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| Behind the Scenes with Ivy Visitacion |
Red was the color of the night as the Circulo de Negros celebrated its Christmas Party at Planta Hotel, Bacolod. All shades of red was worn by the club members, including the gentlemen – John Orola wore a flaming red tie with his dark suit, Tomiko was in a red coat and tie that he brought from LA, while Bamboo Tonogbanua was in a fire-red shirt.
The club president, Shirley Ledesma, brought Santa Claus hats for everyone to wear. She came with a disturbing bit of news – she was robbed while shopping for the gifts for the party! Her entire budget for the gifts was stolen from her bag. Fortunately, she was able to keep a roll of money inside her blouse pocket and this is what she spent. Sympathetic club members voiced their concern over what happened but Shirley bounced back quickly from the experience, declaring the party must go on! What a trouper!
Dinner was an excellent variety of holiday fare loved by all. The crispy lechon added to the complete enjoyment of the mouthwatering dishes. After dinner, the new members were asked to say something about themselves. Each one gave a most interesting short speech but the one who brought the house down was Tomiko, who spiced up his talk with funny anecdotes about his life in the fashionable district of LA.
Then it was time for games, games, games. What a riot it was as members had the time of their lives participating in the outrageous games to win lovely prizes. An exchange gift portion highlighted the most delightful evening of all.*
