I really want to join the Friday Photo Flashback by Alicia but I don't have the time since I'm busy during Fridays. And now I had the chance-it's only 12:16am here. So here's the photo...
It's a Christmas reunion party. Taken at the ancestral house in my hometown Tiaong, Quezon (it's in the Philippines). My father's family always had a Christmas reunion every year. I don't know what year is this, maybe 1973 or 1974 because I was not here in the picture. I was born 1975.
I encircled my grandparents in red line, my parents in yellow and my elder sister in green.
Lolo Panong and Lola Isang (we call grandpa -lolo and grandma- lola) have 11 children. My dad is the 5th child.
This tradition that they had started is still practiced at the present. Every reunion has a theme. We had Hawaiian, striped/ plaid attire, orange and yellow, red and green, white and scarf, camouflage/ military attire and Savannah.We have food and parlour games. Old and young ones has to participate. It usually starts 3 in the afternoon until midnight. And of course, giving presents! That's the best part.
The last reunion was held last Dec. 27, 2010 and they had pjs a the theme.
I really missed this! The last one we attended was Dec. 2007.
It's a Christmas reunion party. Taken at the ancestral house in my hometown Tiaong, Quezon (it's in the Philippines). My father's family always had a Christmas reunion every year. I don't know what year is this, maybe 1973 or 1974 because I was not here in the picture. I was born 1975.
I encircled my grandparents in red line, my parents in yellow and my elder sister in green.
Lolo Panong and Lola Isang (we call grandpa -lolo and grandma- lola) have 11 children. My dad is the 5th child.
This tradition that they had started is still practiced at the present. Every reunion has a theme. We had Hawaiian, striped/ plaid attire, orange and yellow, red and green, white and scarf, camouflage/ military attire and Savannah.We have food and parlour games. Old and young ones has to participate. It usually starts 3 in the afternoon until midnight. And of course, giving presents! That's the best part.
The last reunion was held last Dec. 27, 2010 and they had pjs a the theme.
I really missed this! The last one we attended was Dec. 2007.
What a blessing to have such a huge family! I bet it's so fun during those holiday parties!!! Love that!! And thank you for linking up!!!
ReplyDeleteWow..what a huge family! I can only imagine the fun when you all get together and catch up on life. Great photo..thanks for sharing/
ReplyDeletegood to see old photos :) tiaong pala hometown mo.
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thanks much.
what a great picture:)
ReplyDeleteI'm all about the pictures! Love it when you post pictures!
ReplyDeleteSo you haven't been back home since 2007, that seems so long, but I know that plane fares are stupidly expensive.
You have a wonderfully big family. What a nice memory. Thanks for sharing. I'm your latest follower. Nice to meet you. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to have a special time together with family. And what fun that your reunions had themes.
ReplyDeleteBlessings & Aloha!
It's always happy to reminisce tha past. Happy moments lasts! :)
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