The Sulatnons in southern California had their annual celebration of the feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the patron saint of the town. The theme this year was Hawaiian and it was held in Norwalk California.The party started off with a Mass with the offering for the sick and remembering the deceased members.
It was moving, with the sulatnons gathered on that moment praying for the sick including my papa.
Dinner was served after the mass. Loads of food in the buffet table for the guests to indulge. While everyone was busy with their food, program for the night started. A welcome speech from the sponsor and another talk from a committee member. The music started to play then the party started. It was enjoyable to see my fellow sulatnons and other guests having fun in the dance floor. They dance to the chacha, swing, couples dancing to the tango and even kids having fun in the line dance. The kuracha is part of the tradition and will always be part in fiesta celebration from the waraynons.
This fiesta celebration gives way to gather not just sulatnons but waraynons in California and or from other states. This year it was crowded with visitors from other towns. Ate Marissa and kuya Ed my cousins from La Union, were among our guests. It was good to see the presence of Melanie Baldado and her kids in the party too.
This year sponsors came up with the Hawaiaan theme. Surprisingly, the guests were up to it and dressed up to their best hawaiian costume.Part of the program was a hawaiian dance by adult couples in the event. The program was hosted by kuya Alvin Cadalin and uncle Hermi Solidon. The event was a success.
