Having the Best South Pacific- Themed Parties in Bohol

 tropical thirst- quenchers

PLANNING YOUR SOUTH PACIFIC- THEMED AFFAIR?

The focal point for any South Pacific- themed events especially those that are staged here in Bohol would have to be the tiki bar, an exotic- themed drinking station or bar that serves mostly rhum- based cocktails or mixed drinks such as the rhum coke which if added with a twist of lemon becomes Cuba Libre! 

Other popular choices are the mai tai, the pina colada and other tutti- frutti mixed drinks. The tiki bars are decorated with art that is representative of the South Pacific & tropical island culture

  Kontiki Floating Bar

Until now, I still remember the legendary Kontiki Floating Bar in Boracay. Anchored some meters from the shoreline, going to Kontiki for a couple of drinks and to enjoy the sunset was quite a challenge. Going back to shore after getting a little tipsy and making sure not to step on those wayward sea urchins was even more challenging. 

This was back in 1992 when I made my first trip to Boracay and surely everything have become a blurred and dim memory of the summer of my life.     

And to make sure that your South Pacific- themed party would be talked- about for days,  do include a show- stopping Tahitian dance and a fire dance performance. Aside from regaling the guests not only with their scintillating and breath-taking performances but also with their colourful & eye- catching costumes and props, these are the elements that give the event its ambience and flair.

For Engr. Oua’s golden birthday bash, among the most talked- about highlights were the dance performances that include a fire dance, an upbeat Tahitian dance and a romantic Hawaiian dance. The solo fire dancer’s performance revolved with the poi, a pair of roughly arm-length chains with handles attached to one end, and bundle of wicking material on the other.  

  even the photo wall is going tropical!

Happy Birthday Engr. Oua Yu!

Today is the birthday of an amazing lady whose quiet dignity and inner strength has been a source of pride and inspiration not only to her husband and two grown- up children but also to her family, friends and acquaintances. 

 Happy Bday Oua Yu!

And who is our special birthday girl who shares the limelight today with a significant moment in Philippine history, the 3oth EDSA People Power Anniversary? 

She is a member of what I have coined as the Fabulous February Females and she is Engr. Necie “Oua” Yu, wife of an engineer who is also the vice mayor of Calape, Hon. Nelson “Sonel” Yu and mother & friend to Neil Orven & Kneesa Noreen.

 With classmates during her 5oth birthday

bash held at the Yu Residence in Tagbilaran City

Happy happy birthday Ate Oua!

Here are some photos of our birthday belle through the years:

  Placing 3rd in the Tagbilaran diocese- wide search
for the 2012 Perlas ng Diyoseses & crowned by
actor James Blanco & socialite Rose Soy

 Assisting good friend Berdeth Piquero

in her outreach activity in Panggangan, Calape

  Obliging Boy Abunda & hubby Nelson with a photo memento

Oua Pepito- Yu Turns Gold

Nelson & Oua Yu

OUA TURNS GOLD The ever gracious Engr. Necie “Oua” Pepito- Yu recently marked her golden year with a Hawaiian luau at the family residence in Dampas this city. 

Originally intending to have a simple quiet dinner to celebrate her birthday, husband Nelson Yu, the Vice Mayor of Calape, and their children Neil Orven and Kneesa Noreen along with the prodding of friends and family suggested a thanksgiving get- together because turning gold is indeed a milestone in one’s life

And so that was how I entered the picture one bright Monday afternoon. 

We all agreed that for a change, why not hold it at their abode at the suburbs. Why not? What about the theme? Ate Oua said she wanted a Hawaiian luau so we could entertain guests and well- wishers by the pool and the spacious area inside their gated residence

It was fun indeed just sitting down and brainstorming for the details to be incorporated for the party to be celebrated on February 25,2013,her actual birthday. 

A radiant and glowing Golden Girl: Engr. Necie "Oua" P. Yu

HIGH SCHOOL BUDDIES: Among those who attended were the celebrant’s DWCT HS Batchmates: Lilia & Boboy Labunog, Rolly & Amy Laurel- Cortidor, Dr. Stella Ingles- Lim, Lyndon Boiser, Tessie Mapute, Jenette Villapaz. Zarah Jao- Dejaresco, Gemma Manding with husband City Councilor Beben Inting, Marvin & Mavil Lim

Boboy & Lilia Labunog

City Councilor Beben Inting 

Oua Yu with high school classmates. The lone gentleman is
Davao City- based Romie Valerio with wife Annie

The irrepressible Tess Mapute almost fell into the pool

DWCT HS Batch 1980 produced two Miss High School queens and a Miss Bohol.
All three are in the picture

LOVEY DOVEY: Rolly & Amy Laurel- Cortidor

Perfect Southern Gent: Lyndon Boiser

USC 1985 CIVIL ENGG REUNION: The Golden Girl reunites with college batchmates Gemma Manding- Inting, Madelyn Morilla- Enerio & Romie Valero with wife Annie
who both came all the way from Davao City 

THE YU CLAN OF CALAPE also came. Among them were Calape Mayor Junie & Grace Yu, Eyen Yu- Teves & family, Dr Oliver & Jessie Yu, Dr Lil & Perling Patindol, Dr Melvin & Judith Lopez, Brenda & Robert Olaer with their respective families. Calape Parish Priest Fr. Dodong Luzon also came with Kagawads Dee Calotes & Inday Rulona 

PARTY HIGHLIGHTS:

HAWAIIAN WEDDING SONG: Lourdes, Madelyn, Raul, Berdeth & Gemma 

One of the highlights was the Hawaiian Wedding Song performed by PAL Int’l FA Gemma Manding, Italy- based Berdeth Piquero- Ciccioni, Manila- based Madelyn Morilla- Enerio and Lourdes Pepito 

Adding a Hawaiian island feel to the birthday bash were an awesome fire- dancing exhibition and an electrifying Polynesian dancer number 

Jennette Villapaz brought the house down with her own song & dance version of Charice Pempengco’s Louder 

Overnight Sensation: Jennette Villapaz

Entertainment by Deep Blue’s J Ann Talisic courtesy of Angie Pepito- Yap who also sang L-O-V-E. 

Catering by Food Republic of Louie Supe with additional catering and birthday cake from Marette Bernadas 

Unguarded moment for a pensive Raul Gatal

Your blogger did the event coordination, event styling & emceeing!

One of Bohol's legendary beauties: Angie Pepito- Yap

One of Bohol's most stylish: Lilia Labunog

Gorgeous Zarah Jao- Dejaresco greets the Golden Girl

with 1986 Miss Bohol titlist and now  a PAL Intl F.A. Gemma Manding- Inting 

SISTER ACT? Kneesa & Mama Oua

For Neil Orven's Yu 21st Birthday Party, here's the link:

http://raulgatal.blogspot.com/2012/10/organizing-neil-orvens-21st-birthday.html

Bohol’s seasoned host Raul Gatal organized and hosted the event

Make Up: Eppy Relampagos Hair: Ryan Sines

Photo Credits: Ryan Macalandag