Rhythms of the night
“Christmas is a necessity. There has to be at least one day of the year to remind us that we’re here for something else besides ourselves.” — Eric Sevareid
It was a lively and colorful evening at the Latin American-themed 36th anniversary ball of the Friends for Cultural Concerns of the Philippines (FCCP) at the Main Lounge of the Manila Polo Club.
The lovely FCCP president and annual ball committee over-all chairman Nene Pe Lim, escorted by her husband Benny, welcomed guests into a pulsating night of samba, cha-cha, salsa and flamenco.
The presentation of FCCP officers and board of directors preceded the dancing, which was signaled by Nene Pe Lim’s mean Argentine tango.
Funds raised from the dinner-dance will be used to donate a grand piano to the Cultural Center of the Philippines and continue the education of FCCP’s new and current scholars, three of which — a soprano, a violinist and a tenor — gave a bravura performance that night.
Bravo to the FCCP ladies!
Greetings
Happy birthday to our celebrators today, Bulgari Philippines and Hermes Philippines country manager Mario Katigbak, Robert Yupangco and Charlie Agatep.
Advance birthday greetings to golfer Steven Chan, twins Ernie and Amby Rufino, and Leo Valdez, Dec. 14; Ramoncito Campos, Ambassador Lani Bernardo, fashion designer Mike de la Rosa and Mary Ann Carpio, Dec. 15; Edwina Litton Ortigas, Dec. 17; Cesar Buenaventura, Hoseki founder Faico and Lali Herrera, Dec. 18; Muebles Italiano president and CEO Noel Gonzales, Dec. 19.
Happy wedding anniversary to Jay and Georgina Lopez, Dec. 15. May you share many, many cherished years together,
So, how was your week?
(For comments and inquiries, please e-mail me at jjlitton@indanet.com.)
