BAMBI Magazine February 2025

Dear BAMBI families,

February, the month of love, invites us to reflect on the many ways we express affection and connection in our lives. 

For families, love is often communicated not just through grand gestures but also in simple moments: words of encouragement, bedtime stories, or a heartfelt “I love you”. This month’s theme, “Languages of love and life”, explores the powerful role language plays in shaping these expressions of love and how it defines our family dynamics.

As an Indonesian-born Chinese woman married to a Japanese-Taiwanese man and living in the multicultural city of Bangkok, I’ve come to appreciate how language serves as both a bridge and challenge in our family. With multiple cultures and languages under one roof, every word carries meanings beyond its surface, intertwining traditions, emotions, and values into our daily lives.

Raising our children in a multicultural and multilingual environment has deepened my understanding of how language impacts identity and connection. Whether it’s finding the right words to teach our little ones about their heritage or helping them navigate the complexities of growing up as third-culture kids, language has been both our greatest tool and a reminder of the delicate balance we strive to maintain.

Language shapes how we think, love, and grow. It’s the medium through which we share our dreams and comfort one another in difficult moments. 

As we honor love this month, let’s remember that love, in any language, is universal and unifying. Whether spoken in a first language, learned in a second, or expressed through actions and gestures, love transcends words and bridges hearts.

Thank you for being part of this incredible BAMBI community. Together, we celebrate our diversity, support one another, and remind ourselves that no matter the languages we use, love remains at the heart of everything we do.

Warm regards,

Hilda Anita

BAMBI Playgroups Coordinator