IT'S still four months away from the 30th annual gala of the Filipino American Community of the Carolinas Inc. (FACC) but the grand production is underway.
This year’s event is a “Night of the Phantom” Masquerade Ball that would be held at the Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel on Oct. 14, this year.
The FACC's annual program will also honor the legacy of the founding members who made possible what the FACC is today and its contributions to the Filipino-American community.
FACC past president Dr. Eumelia Nini Bautista de Gracia wrote that there is a nationwide survey conducted by the Smithsonian Institute stating that the FACC is the only Filipino American institution which has remained unified today.
“That alone is quite an achievement.” Dr. Nini said.
Wearing of a mask is optional among the attendees that even FACC President Susan Dennis already signified her intent not to wear one.
But the FACC will issue a statement and a video soon on how to use a mask. Vice chairman of the gala committee J. Andrew Arlegui said those attending the event will experience an extraordinary gala.
For her part Edelweiss de Guzman, chairperson of the Gala Committee, said it is an all access party. She said the event is a must for every FACC member as she assured that it will be a night to remember.
“This years Gala will feature well-known award winning dancers in dancing with stars and operatic singers,” de Guzman added. One of the featured singers is Rey Ann Fuentes, a famed Filipino singer in the 90s now based in Canada.
There will also be a semi- production that would feature Philippine culture from the past to the present both in the Philippines and is still present in Filipino-American communities in the US.
“It would be a funny production that would touch an emotional chord among Filipinos in both good and bad times of who we are."
There will also be featured art and fashion showcase (museum style) with Fil-American models,” de Guzman disclosed.
For his part Cip Onia, the FACC first vice president said the gala would be the best time to meet with friends, social circles and one's own rosary group.
He said the gala is a good way to meet people, particularly if one is new to the area. “It's an opportunity during the year to dress and go to a party,” Onia said.
Rogelio Ro Lawsin who would be the gala emcee said the 30th gala will be an event to remember based on entertainment, food and amenities.
FACC auditor Dorena Reynolds and Beth Rothermund also said the gala will strengthen the bond among Filipino-Americans in Charlotte, North Carolina and keep Filipino culture alive within the community.
“Don’t miss the fun, join the 30th Annual Gala,” Reynolds said./Susan Palmes-Dennis
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