Exhibit showcases 'toys of yesteryears'

• Source:http://cnnphilippines.com/lifestyle/2016/01/21/Exhibit-toys-of-yesteryears.html
• Sunday, January 24, 2016

By Amir Medina (Pampanga-based correspondent)

San Fernando, Pampanga (CNN Philippines) — Toys from the past were being featured in Angeles City as the "Piyalungan" Children's Toys of Yesteryears exhibit was launched on Wednesday morning (January 20).

Museum curator and coordinator Alex Castro features his collection of old toys.

One of the highlights of the event was the oldest china head doll which was made in the 1900s.

This was bought for $300.

Also featured were old toys such as the first Barbie doll, G.I. Joe, old cars, bicycles, postcards, yoyo, lunch box, robots and a lot more.

Castro said that the exhibit aimed to make youngsters realize how life was simpler before.

It also aimed to encourage them to participate and try the traditional Pinoy games.

The toys were collected from Castro's different trips around the world.

The exhibit is open to the public from 9 a.m. 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday until February 4.