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WELCOME
THE
CROWD
It was a sunny day on June 6, 2009 at the Oceanside Civic
Center in N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, California but the
crowd did not mind the heat as the 8th Annual Filipino Cultural
Celebration sizzles with great program and featured events,
not to mention the special guests who graced the occasion.
People gathered in front of the stage, around the fountain,
some just standing and walking, just having great time with
friends and family as they watched the show.
It was a show of elegance and style not to mention the uniqueness
of the attire each worn by the models. This fashion show was
organized by VP Mely Sivage (farthest left), who's been the
chair for many years. The costume was described by emcee Ted
Lintan.
The
ones who probably enjoyed the day most were the kids who watched
the events with full attention, awe and intent whether it
is their friends, family members, competitors or anyone who
are on stage.
OPENING
OF THE EVENT
The
whole morning of the celebration was excellently hosted by
Ted Lintan.
The
program started with the singing of the national anthem of
the Philippines by Dir. Wendy Abon and of the United States
by Michelle Palada
Invocation
was led by Mr. Pete Cruz.
The
event will not be complete without the inspirational talk
of the ever-supportive Oceanside Mayor James Wood.
Two
organizing bodies of the event represented by their leaders
- Pres. Rica Derosier and Library Head Deborah Polich gave
their opening message to welcome the crowd.
OUR
SPECIAL GUESTS AND VOLUNTEERS
The
celebration was made special because of the presence and the
continuous support of the Oceanside City Council headed by
Mayor Jim Wood, Councilmember Jack Feller and Councilmember
Rocky Chavez.
Other distinguished guests graced the occasion like Debbie
Nicastro, Mr. Jun Santos, Oceanside Sea Lions Officers Gloria
and Ed Ash, judges for the event, and the Miss Oceanside 2009
and her court.
The event will not be successful without the generous help
of these young volunteers as shown in this picture.
There
were also volunteers who served as emcee in event and had
added a touch of elegance to the celebration like :
Alexis Lauren Plaisted
Debbie Nicastro
THE
VENDORS
The
people came in hundreds not just to see the show but to have
a taste of Filipino food, buy handicrafts and other novelty
items, and check on services that the vendors offer. There
were at least 18 booths to be found to keep the crowd busy
shopping and browsing .
Hmmmmm…..yummy…exotic
Filipino food and delicacies
One of the food vendors, Tess - owner of Mission Oriental
Market and her exotic food
and delicacies
More
delicious food from this vendor - Mission Asian Market
More
booths to browse …..
Brinks
Home Security - info
Lisa
Jager of Cookie Lee - ven
Shirley
Smith of Avon
Bong
Reyes of AcionTALK
Fuel
Freedom International booth by Ted Lintan
Oceanside
Public Library booth
Booth
for soda and T-shirts being being sold by the association
Fil-am's
booth displaying Philippine handicraft
Americare
World Financial Group
Dale Maas of AAA
Sofia's Precious Creations
Johnson Telecom
Janet Eusse & Steve Stoyanoff of Frontier Loan Group
Homes
from Venus
Anthony Brillo's Photography booth (FIL-AM's official photographer)
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