March 7th , 2009 was another special day for many Mangaldanians , not only in Mangaldan but more importantly in North California where the MAONCA will be celebrating the Mangaldan Town Fiesta . It has always been a much awaited annual celebration .
It was a cold day on the 7th . Guests arrived later than indicated as a result of the colder than usual temperature . The venue was the Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Burlingame . The officers of MAONCA were in full force at the entrance with their blue formal gowns .
Ditas Sarzaba , the MAONCA President gave the welcome address . Then Marilou Jue introduced the guest speaker , Marie Aquino Junio . Her speech gave an emphasis on the importance of keeping our good old Mangaldan traditions , eradicating ( and correcting ) the word " Pangalatok " which is not the proper name of our dialect . PANGASINAN OR PANGASINENSE should be emphasized as the proper name of our dialect . Most of all , we should love our dialect , Pangasinense , because it is our most important legacy from our forefathers .
The highlight of the event was the dancing of the Blue Danube by the officers and some members of MAONCA who were all in electric blue , choreographed by Patrick Basuel , son of Lani and Stephen Basuel . Out of town guests included Silverio ( Boy ) Moulic and his wife Tita , who are residents of New Jersey . Boy is the current President of the Mangaldan Association of New York/ New Jersey .
Pictures below were taken before the start of the program .
Marie poses with MAONCA officers Marilou , Perla , Anita , Judith and Delia . Seated are Lanie and Lita .
The First Gentleman Dick Sarzaba and Former MAONCA Prexy Perla Cruz join guests Marie Aquino Junio ( former Chairwoman of MAREVA in Vancouver , Canada ) and Sil ( Boy ) Moulic , President of MANYER ( Mangaldanians in New York and New Jersey ) . Ladies posing at the lobby are Ditas , MAONCA President , Eleanor Salvatin , Lourdes A . Sampaga , Marie A. Junio , Perla Cruz , Anita Gutierrez , Lani Basuel and Delia A. Ordonio , Executive Chairman of 2009 Town Fiesta . Eleanor and Victor ( Boy ) Salvatin flank Mom Lourdes and her sister Marie at the hotel lobby .. Anita Gutierrez and Marie A. Junio pose for posterity with Perla , Lani and Lita too busy at the back .. Looks like we have a formal pose for the officers and members of MAONCA and out-of-town guests Marie ( Vancouver , Canada ) and Tita ( New Jersey ) . Edwin and Nice Gutierrez , Napo and Myen Cereno , Mina Basto and friends . The Grand Blue Danube Entourage : Dick and Ditas Sarzaba , Stephen and Lani Basuel , Delia Ordonio and Peejay Bauel , Nonong Billote and Marilou Jue , Efren and Judith Fornoles , Nice Gutierrez and Bong de la Cruz , Merly Rabelas and Napo Cereno , Gil and Anita Gutierrez ,, Lawrence and Perla Cruz , Anne Cancino and Jhong Abril , Angie Pacis and Efren Abril . After the " chika chikas " at the lobby , officers and guests went inside the ballroom and took their seats . After the prayer before meals , Ditas gave her welcome address . Dinner of chicken / salmon was served . After dinner was served , the program and dancing followed .
Ditas P. Sarzaba gives the welcome address.
Marilou Marron Jue introduces the Guest Speaker after dinner was served .
Picture shows Marie Aquino Junio during her speech .
The much awaited number of the program was the Blue Danube waltz by officers and members of MAONCA ..
Wow , Ditas and Dick are quite graceful in their waltzing . Wonder who the next couple are ?
The ladies are really showcasing their dancing prowess in waltz . Very well done , ladies and of course , gentlemen , too .
Lourdes Sampaga , Eleanor Salvatin , Marie A. Junio and Pearl Villena smile for the camera .
The Aquinos of Manteca , CA with Josie , Jerome , Marie , Fred and Lourdes
Bernard Cancino , Rudy and Lita Oca , , Cyrus and Ely Veloria , Nora Gabino and husband and some guests ..
Photo shows Manny and Beth Mendoza , Arthur and Noemi Pala , Rommel and Letty Cabrera , Delia Soriano with brother and sister -in-law ,and Junior and Merly Palma .
Picture shows Delia S. Galang , Bong Rimando , Cynthia Neetzel , Beverley Quinto , Lerian Quinto , Rene Cancino , Brenda Mills , Fe Cereno and Hilda Cereno .
Members and guests dancing the night away ..........
Jun Banosantos reconnecting with Marie A . Junio who were elementary classmates who lost touch with each other for many years . Sil ( Boy ) seems quite amused .
Another reconnection ? This time Jun Cendana and Marie talking about old times with Lourdes . Dick and Pearl having some conversation behind .
Mangaldan ladies in the picture include Amy , Marilou , Tessie , Ditas , Remy , Anne and Thelma . Seated are Lourdes , Marie and Tita ( adopted daughter of Mangaldan by marriage to Sil ( Boy ) Moulic .
The " Quinto-plets " are cousins Amy , Beverley ,Lerian , Brenda And Cynthia .
Letty and Isaiah dancing to their heart's desire . Looks like they are really having a ball ! !
Former teacher Marie and her former college student Tessie de Guzman talking about old times . Remember Charlie's Angels , Tessie ?
Mr. and Mrs. Damaso Prestoza doing some ballroom dancing .
At this table are Damaso and Concepcion Prestoza , Jun Cendana , Amy Acorda and some friends .
Amy Q. Acorda and Fred Pasaoa on the dancefloor ..
Marie tries to keep up with Boy Moulic , an accomplished ballroom dancer , with the foxtrot ..
Sil ( Boy ) Moulic and wife Tita flew from New Jersey to join kabaleyans in California for the MAONCA Town Fiesta celebration . That's great camaraderie , Boy ....
Another enjoyable town fiesta just occurred . Many wanted to stay and dance some more but it was getting late . A late heavy snack was served at an ante room of the hotel .
Congratulations to MAONCA and all the organizers of the event . Great job ! ! ! Well done ! ! ! Everybody went home feeling the fulfillment of their own nostalgia .....
nice site and congratulations for the job well done posting every single details of your gatherings...
im a friend of jhong and efren abril...can i have there contact numbers or email add...
thank you so much and more power!
Posted by: dang | April 10, 2009 at 08:33 AM