El Dia in Casino Español

CEBU, Philippines - For the past 93 years, Casino Español de Cebu has celebrated Dia de la Hispanidad  in commemoration of the feast day of Nuestra Señora del Pilar, Patroness of Spain. For the Hispanic communities all over the world, it is the time to remember and celebrate their ancestry and the multi-cultural heritage of their race.

Standing proudly at the reception line were the association’s board of directors led by its president Buddy Veloso, vice president Gabby Leyson and his partner Tina Jordana, secretary Edgar Chiongbian and his wife Cely, treasurer   David Chan and his better half Tess and director for social and cultural affairs Paco Jarque and his wife Monique.

Several ladies made a fashion statement in their outfits. Designer Tet Ko

epitomized classic elegance in a beige  lace dress while Josephine del Gallego, Ellen Zuluaga, Tess Chan, Maitina Borromeo and Susan Sala opted to wear   definitive black  dresses and gowns in varied chic styles.

Some of the dashing gentlemen in their impeccable tailored suits and exquisite embroidered barong were  Percy Llaban, Franz Ignacio, Ed Misa, Gilfer Alvarez, Mari Cañizares, Manol Larrañaga and  Vic Torres.

The wonders of what one can do with yards upon yards of translucent fabrics, which highlighted Spain’s national colors of red and yellow was truly a magical revelation that evening as it artistically complemented the centerpieces which were fully decorated with a profusion of red roses.

The entertainment  for the night was provided by  On the Cover Band and  Circle of 6 Band. The members and their guests danced all night and how. Ole!

Viva España, Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! (FREEMAN)