Interview an elderly person. Ask them what historical event they have witnessed that is memorable or remarkable to them.
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Interviewer: Good day! Thank you for agreeing to speak with me. May I ask your name and how old you are?Elderly Person: My name is Maria Santos, and I’m 78 years old.Interviewer: Thank you, Ma’am Maria. I'd like to ask you—what historical event have you witnessed that is especially memorable or remarkable to you?Maria: One event I’ll never forget is the EDSA People Power Revolution in 1986. I was already a mother of four at that time, and we were living in Quezon City. I remember watching the news with so much tension and hope. We joined the protests with other Filipinos, calling for President Marcos to step down.Interviewer: That must have been intense. What do you remember most about that time?Maria: The unity. Filipinos from all walks of life—priests, nuns, students, even soldiers—stood together. People were handing out food and rosaries. We were scared, but hopeful. And when the Marcoses finally left, it felt like we were all part of something powerful and peaceful. It changed our country.Interviewer: That’s an incredible story. How did that experience affect you personally?Maria: It taught me that even ordinary people can help bring about change. It gave me hope for our future and made me proud to be Filipino.Interviewer: Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Ma’am Maria.
Ask your elder to elaborate when appropriate. You might ask questions like: “Can you tell me more?”, “How did that make you feel?”, “How did that affect or impact you?”, “What changed after that?”, “What happened next?” Record the information. Use an audio recorder, video camera, pen and paper.
