Noche Buena is very fast approaching & everybody is very busy in preparing themselves to welcome the very important event like this. There are those people who are preparing different kinds of foods,some are busy greeting relatives,friends & neighbors thru text,e-mail or by phone.
One event which is very much popular is the Maytinis held in Kawit,Cavite, which is being held every 24th of December,sometimes,starting as early as 6pm. This is some sort of a parade commemorating some events from the holy bible,starting from Creation & culminating in the birth of Jesus. The main activity here is the Panunuluyan or the time when Joseph & Mary were looking for a place to stay during that memorable night.This occasion is being lead by the Ina & Ama, by the different church organizations & of course also with the assistance of the local barangays in the town.
My family attended a post christmas party last night December 28,2009 at Cavite city hosted by Janet Barzaga whic was held in her beautifully decorated house. Decors were set up by her designer Demy, who has been doing all the settings yearly. I say that it is a very beautiful set up & the house was elegantly prepared. Janet always rely on him when it comes to decors & not only in her house but also in their mosuleum during all saints day. Also yearly, Janet would call on Demy to decorate the convent where Fr. Vir Mendoza is assigned.The party was made lively with the conset like presentation of the Immaculate Conception Shrine Choir, thanks to Fr. Vir, which presented not only traditional christmas carols but old love songs & kundimans too. What makes this group well known is not only their beautiful voices, but also the presence of their able & expert (should I say) organist. Yes, everybody who can see & listen to this group perform would be amazed by their beatiful performance & also by the way their organist plays her music.One would wonder how this 88 year old woman could still perfectly play the organ without even having to use eyeglasses.Anyway, the party went smoothly & happily until late at night & we have to bid adieu because it is as I said late, but everybody, I'm sure was very much happy & full from the sumptous dinner prepared. Well, Janet (KOSA) thanks & Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. See you next year.
