Baptism In
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Celebrating The Birth Of Your Newborn
Our topic for today is baptism in the Philippines and how we celebrate it. A newborn baby is a very important gift to a family. This is because this tiny little being symbolizes the strong love of both parents. And because of cultural traditions, welcoming the baby into the world is a significant event to prepare for Filipinos.
Baptism is very important to the Filipino culture. Since the greatest number of the population is devoted to Roman Catholicism, the christening of a newborn child has been an essential part not only to the tradition but to the baby’s being as a whole in the future.
To celebrate this one of a kind event, there are few important things to remember. Here are some of them:
- Take note on the schedule. Churches have various schedules for baptismal events. It is better to register a month or even at least three weeks before the exact date. Upon registration, legal documents should be presented such as birth certificate of the child and marriage contract of the parents. This can be either photocopied or original depending on what the church requires. Then the registration form must also be filled up honestly. Some churches require some fees depending on the number of sponsors.
- Pick out the best sponsors. The number of godfathers and godmothers does not need to be a lot. Pick those that are closest to the family. Some parishes limit the number of sponsors to preserve the solemnity of the event.
- Attend seminars. Commonly, churches require both the parents and the sponsors to attend a baptismal seminar. This is to educate them on the prospects of upbringing the child. As parents, they have the biggest responsibilities in nurturing the child’s development and guide him or her to his or her own path. As godfathers and godmothers, looking out for the child and supporting her in every step he or she makes are their obligations. These things are tackled during seminar sessions.
- Organize the event properly. Invitations should be properly distributed, and must contain all the details for the ceremony, including the proper dress code. Some parishes are very strict about this aspect.
- Choose a budget-friendly reception. If parents are in a tight budget, there are many restaurants or venues that offer packages for baptismal events. They just have to make sure that the place can accommodate all guests comfortably. There may be instances that the number of invitees will exceed, so being mindful of the costs is also an important thing. The souvenirs can also be handmade or can be bought at shops that offer great customization deals.
Having a baby is one of the best blessings a family can have and welcoming a sweet little child in this world will mark the start of his or her beautiful journey of life.
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“Let’s go invent tomorrow rather than worrying about what happened yesterday.”
Rain or shine, the weather condition is not a reason to stop you from having an outdoor party. Outdoor locations are suited if you want a cool scenery with an organic feel, and don’t forget the refreshing and spacious ambience nature will provide for free. But sometimes, we cannot stop changes in the weather. But we also cannot change or cancel our schedule immediately if something unexpected comes up. The best way to handle this is to be prepared and updated.
The Philippines is a rain-loved country. We cannot do anything about it, since we are near the Pacific Ocean and other bodies of water where typhoons are created. When you want to arrange an event to be held outdoors, be sure to create a Plan B in case it rains. Here are a few suggestions to help you.
1. Choose an outdoor location that has an indoor building nearby. If you don’t have tents, or any cover to protect your event in case of a sudden downpour, then the best option is to relocate the event to a nearby covered area. For fast and easy transport of food, sound system, etc, have a pushcart handy. So that the team of people hired for your event will only have to push their equipment to the designated area. Contact a catering service provider for options in this one. They can help you with the catering equipment and also with the team of people needed for your event.
2. Always check the weather updates. Plan your event two weeks before the event. Make sure everything is prepared and ready a week before. In case of an incoming storm signal or rain, notify your guests immediately if there is a need to change the venue or date of event. If the weather is really bad expect less people to attend.
3. If the venue for your outdoor party allows structures and equipment like tents, etcetera, then include them in your rental budget. Pole tents are for locations with a soft or earth ground so that the poles/support can be driven on the ground. If floor however is cemented or made of tiles, then you can opt for Frame Tents. These are better because there are no center poles. To prepare for instances of strong winds, you can also add side flaps and sidings. If you have extra money and really care for your guests, you can rent garden or outdoor fans in case the weather gets too hot.
4. If budget permits, do keep a couple of umbrellas handy for your guests to use. So that your guests won’t get soaked by the rain in the eventuality that it rains during the duration of your event. Do this as a contingency plan if your event falls during the rainy season. You can relocate to a covered space if the venue has a covered area.
5. When you really don’t have any alternative, go ahead and do a sun dance. It may not make a difference in the weather, but will warm up the mood on your outdoor party.
Pinoy Fiesta
August is Buwan ng Wika month. As our national hero Jose Rizal said, “Ang hindi marunong magmahal sa sariling wika, ay higit pa sa mabaho at malansang isda.” Our love for our language is enough reason to celebrate a Pinoy Fiesta – themed party this August. Let’s go hang banderitas and lay-out those banana leaves because we are ready to fiesta!
1. Lechon
Roasted suckling pig in a platter of delicious roasted vegetables and an apple. Lechon or lechong baboy is an eternal favorite with that crackling brown skin and juicy meat roasted slowly in burning coals. The best and most delicious part of the lechon is near the breast. Lechon is eaten with different kinds of sauce depending on the preference of each person. There are many variations of lechon, beef can also be cooked lechon style.
2. Lumpiang Shanghai
A fiesta is not perfect without the Lumpiang Shanghai. This is made out of ground meat and combination of vegetables rolled in egg crepe. In other terms this is called Spring Roll. The best sauce for this is sweet and chili sauce, partnered with the delicious Pancit Bihon.
3. Pancit
Our Asian neighbors shared us their love for noodles. It is believed that eating noodles will make life longer. There are many variation of pancit, it can be guisado, bihon, canton, and sotanghon. Meat can vary from chicken to pork and even shrimps can be added. Pancit is best eaten with calamansi and toyo. Pancit is not only for fiestas, it can also be eaten for breakfast with pandesal.
4. Bulalo
To complete the Filipino meal there should always be a serving of soup placed in small bowls or cups. It doesn’t only warm the body, it also adds extra flavoring to the rice. Bulalo is a healthy dish made with beef shank and kneecap and some vegetables. This is cooked very slowly for how many hours making the “sabaw” flavorful and healthy. Many say that bulalo is good for the bones. Bulalo is a bit on the expensive side because of the beef, but the flavor of this dish is well worth the money.
5. Adobo
Cooking adobo has many variations. You can use chicken or pork, mixed with a variety of vegetables. But the essential ingredients that make Adobo stand out is the blend of soy sauce, garlic, and vinegar. It takes the right amount of vinegar and soy sauce to achieve the perfect taste. Don’t forget to put some bay leaves and a spoonful of ground pepper. Do you prefer Adobo with the sabaw or Fried Chicken Adobo? Or do you want it shredded then fried to a crisp?
6. Pork Barbecue
Pinoys never forget the “ihawan” wherever they go. And if there’s a grill, there is Pork Barbecue. Barbecue may not be Filipino in origin, we have learned to love this cuisine anyway. Of course, the pork has to marinate inside the refrigerator for a couple of hours or overnight if time permits, every household has a very special concoction that is used as marinade for their pork barbecue, it is then skewered on a stick and grilled while basting the special sauce every few minutes. If there’s a grill, then most probably there will also be “inihaw na bangus.”
Here are a couple of helpful guides and tips on how to plan corporate events and office parties.
We all need a break sometimes, from our family, friends, everyday routine, and most especially, from work. Work can be the most stressing part of our life, dealing with clients, work load and boring office spaces. To refresh the office, one of the best way to do it is to call for a vacation or throw off an office party.
Although it’s a party, the word “office” is placed before it. Meaning, you still have to make it a bit formal, enough for all of you to relax and get to know each but not too lax to spur embarrassing situations.
1. Form a Party Planning Team to organize everything that has to do with the event. If not, then gather your people for a brainstorming session. As with preparing a business proposal, the involvement of every person in an office party is very important. This isn’t like a birthday party that only one or two will decide and do everything then the rest will only come to eat.
3. Select a theme. What will be your company’s theme for the corporate event? It still has to be formal and appropriate, don’t set an office party with the theme Cartoon Characters. Unless your company is an animation or digital arts business. Here are some awesome office party themes suggestions:
Oscars
Long gowns and tuxedos; arrange an office party that will bring out the best and most fabulous from your employees. Lay-out a red carpet matched with awards and trophies.
Sports
FIFA? FIBA? Or Olympics? Let your employees support or promote their sport by setting a sports-themed party.
Games
Rent arcade machines, dart boards, pool table, or a poker set for your office party. Dress will be casual, and lay out cocktail drinks.
Decades
Choose from 60s to the 90s for your perfect corporate event.
4. Time, Location, and Food
You can arrange all of these or you can also hire a catering services provider to ease the job. Choose a day and time when all of you can be available. But before you set the date and time, consult it with the availability of the location you choose. In choosing a location, hand out requests to all your preferred locations. Consider the space, amenities, and price. Are the tables and chairs included? Is it okay to hire an outside catering service? After sealing the location, you can now announce the date, time, and venue.
5. Invitations and PR kit
Even though it is a party, you still have to print and hand-out invitations with the program or schedule for your corporate event. Why is the program important? So that everyone will be reminded of the protocol and avoid employees leaving early because they are bored or have something else to do.
Some companies or businesses include charity, summary of achievements, upcoming activities, and other stuff during their office party for PR purposes. If your workplace plans to do so, then prepare press releases and media kits to be given beforehand.
Last thing, delegate people to manage the corporate event, from receiving guests to hosting the program.
We all need a break sometimes, to get rid of the all the stress, worries, and negative vibes. And what’s a good way to have a fun, relaxing, and enjoyable moment? Spend time with friends! How about planning a party with friends?
It’s true, there are some things we only tend to do with our closest friends. And aside from the bonding moments with our family, spending vacations with our friends are also the best times we always look forward to. And in this case, we are going to help you organize a simple yet extravagant (without the expensive price) party!
First, what will it be? Is it a surprise birthday party? Or a get-together to shake off the taxing hard work? Be it any occasion, we’ll help you plan to have the best time of your lives. While some things you can arrange on your own, the food and the venue might be the hardest. If you don’t have lots of time to cook your own food, then we suggest for you to grab a catering service rather than taking out foods from a restaurant. Catering services offers a variety of foods and options for your party, and you may also add in your own preferences. Plus they can adjust to fit the number of people going for a more affordable price.
For the venue, try asking your catering service provider. They may have affiliates in their past events and can suggest a good location for you, and also maybe a discount. This is a nice option if you don’t have time tapping on every location to look for the best place.
Now, we’re done with two things: food and venue. But, the list is still long. Next, make a list of people you intend to invent. Then notify your friends, if possible create an invitation, you can make a simple one just to remind them. Also, ask them if they are surely going, possibly, or not. If they intend to tag along someone, then tell them to let you know. This is to avoid rushing to order extra chairs, food, etc. Also, now that you’re talking with friends take the time to ask them the best theme, decorations, surprises, and other stuff you can all enjoy during the party. If it’s a high school reunion then someone can prepare a slideshow presentation or bring the yearbook. If there will be presentations or speeches then note these down so that the party will go smooth.
Music! Any event without music is boring, so prepare a playlist and organize folders in advance. Make sure not to forget your devices for playing. Or if you have additional money, then you may want to hire a disk jockey to spice up the moment.
Lastly, bring a camera. No event is perfect without memories, so make sure to charge and empty your memory card!
Hire a caterer
Should you?
We Pinoys have this tradition of hospitality and sharing, even in times of tight situations we still remember to give to others. This tradition has lived for many years, like during fiestas, anniversaries, birthdays, despedida, weddings, and a lot more. It revives the bayanihan spirit, something unique to us Filipinos. For us, every occasion is special, which also calls for exceptional services.
Preparing for a celebration and planning a party with friends isn’t done in a rush, it takes time, money, resources, a lot of planning, and talking to a lot of people. For some, this might be burdensome especially if they have very little time juggling family, work, and personal needs. But you needn’t worry, because there is always an alternative. One of the solution to this problem is to hire a caterer.
In every occasion, whether big or small, formal or informal, we all want to look our best. We don’t want to flaunt under eye circles or doze off in the middle of the event because we were extremely tired from cooking since early morning. Aside from that, it is a must that we entertain our guests and make sure that everything is in synch. But, can we really do that after doing all the preparations yourself?
This is where hiring a catering service comes in. Setting aside the notions of sentiment, money, and inadequacies, availing a catering service will do a lot more for you.
You might think that the celebration won’t be that special since you yourself did not cook the food, arrange the venue, etc. But hey, won’t that actually save you time and effort? Not only that, but it also gives you an advantage with the resources. Catering services offers a package of chairs, tables, seat covers, table clothes, and other stuff to decorate the venue. This will help you save a lot rather than individually renting these items. And actually, you decide and choose everything that will be on the catering service, so the event is still you.
Second, money. A lot of people think that catering services are expensive. But the truth is, it depends. If you’re hosting a small group of people and you have a lot of time, then go and do everything on your own. But if the occasion calls for the whole community or your whole clan, then you might reconsider doing everything on your own. Besides, it’s not wrong to seek help.
Lastly, some people think that catering services are inadequate. They feel that the food prepared is “tinipid.” True or not, the thing here is to find a reliable and quality catering service where you will get the most out of your money. Plus, catering services offer a variety of food menus, some of which may be exotic and a good option if you want to impress other people. You can also suggest your fancies to the catering service provider, that way you will get satisfied with the outcome.
Most catering services offer a variety of packages and themes, all these are full of different choices you can select on. Whether Baptism, Birthday, Wedding, Anniversary, Debut, Party, Seminar, Lunch/Dinner, or any occasion, catering services can be arranged to fit any event.
Have you decided to hire a caterer? Are you ready to set that big party blowout? Or do you still have doubts and questions?
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