MANILA, PHILIPPINES – In today’s hyper-digital world, culture and tradition can sometimes feel like relics of the past – distant, static, and overshadowed by the immediacy of online content. Yet technology itself can be the bridge, reimagining heritage in ways that resonate with a generation raised on digital experiences. With the right tools, educators are proving that tradition doesn’t need to compete with modernity; instead, it can thrive within it.
This belief is brought to life through the work of two Canva Education Creators Lulu Campoto and Egg Quiñosa Jr. who transform everyday lessons into cultural touchstones, weaving heritage seamlessly into the learning experience.
For Lulu, who spent eight years as an early childhood teacher, art has always been more than a classroom activity. It’s a way to connect people. “Art has the power to unite people, both physically and culturally. By sharing a community’s story or an inspiring reflection, we build connections that bridge differences,” she shares.
When Lulu discovered Canva, her classroom transformed. Colorful visuals and interactive projects didn’t just make learning more engaging – they made culture tangible for her students.
One tradition close to her heart is Brigada Eskwela, the nationwide back-to-school movement where teachers, parents, and volunteers come together to prepare schools for the new academic year. For Lulu, it’s more than cleaning classrooms, a living expression of Filipino solidarity. Through design, she shows her students that traditions like Brigada Eskwela are not just rituals of the past, but evolving practices that connect community, culture, and the future.
For Egg Quiñosa Jr., an Araling Panlipunan teacher, design is not about decoration — it is about transformation.
He recalls realizing early in his teaching career that well-crafted, visually compelling materials did more than capture students’ attention. They deepened curiosity, fostered engagement, and inspired participation.
“It’s not just about making things look nice. It’s about helping students see the value of their own culture and social realities in a modern, digital space,” Egg explains.
Through Canva, he integrates Filipino patterns, symbols, and colors into his lesson materials, infusing them with cultural resonance. In his classroom, history and social studies transcend the textbook. They become living reminders of identity, belonging, and responsibility.
For his students, lessons are no longer static knowledge – they are invitations to participate in the ongoing story of the Filipino nation.
In a globalized, digital world, local traditions risk being overshadowed. Teachers like Lulu and Egg show why it matters to keep them alive. By bringing Filipino culture directly into the classroom, they give students a sense of belonging and pride, while also encouraging them to see themselves as change makers.
Egg notes, “When students see their own culture, traditions, and stories woven into our activities and discussions, it does more than affirm their heritage. It challenges them to think critically about their role in nation-building.”
Lulu adds, “By incorporating Filipino culture into our materials, we serve as a reminder of our identity to the youth, fostering a sense of purpose within them.”
Behind this work is a simple but powerful truth: when teachers have the right tools, education becomes a source of inspiration.
One such tool is Canva Education, which makes Canva freely available to K-12 students and teachers nationwide. With easy-to-use tools and a rich library of templates, patterns, and resources, Canva empowers educators to create materials that are simple, powerful, and accessible, ensuring heritage has a place in today’s classrooms.
