CEBU, Philippines — On November 10, BE Resort, Mactan lit its Christmas tree in a modest ceremonial event. It was the resort’s very first Christmas tree lighting since the hotel’s inception in 2008.
The simple gathering was attended by guest of honor, Lapu-lapu City Tourism Office head Hembler Mendoza, members of Enrison Land Inc. board of directors, and hotel guests. With the theme of a classic “Paskong Pinoy,” attendees were served various bite-size kakanin items, including puto bumbong, and enjoyed with sago’t gulaman and cucumber juice, classic favorite Pinoy Christmas fare.
The brief program featured entertainment from talented BE Mactan staff, while the highlight of the evening was the performance of the Children’s Joy Foundation (CJF) rondalla – a non-profit organization that provides temporary food and shelter, as well as counseling for underprivileged children, whose performance of medleys of Christmas carols – while playing their own instruments and engaging dance moves – immensely delighted the attendees.
Afterwards, the CJF kids were treated to a film showing of a Christmas-themed animated movie and their own mini-buffet, while special guests enjoyed a “Paskong Pinoy” special dinner buffet at Salt Restaurant & Bar.
Resort guests can look forward to Christmas treats. A special Havana-themed beachfront New Year’s Eve countdown party is also something to watch out for – with live entertainment, a DJ, and a fireworks display.
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