PROGRAM

EMCEE: Good evening to all of us. Welcome to Kusina Nen Laki Digno and welcome to the Wonderful PARTY of our charming debutant who is now turning into a fine lady. This is quiet an important event in her life and she is very much honoured of your presence. Like a lovely bud sprouting at the dawn of the day, this blossoming flower could no longer wait for the world to see her elegance and beauty. From her baby steps she will now leap onto the much higher level of what we call LIFE. Ladies and gentlemen, sit back as we groove, jive and enjoy her party for tonight…

INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS

EMCEE: But before we go on, it is my great honor to introduce all her special guests for tonight. And to welcome them let us call Engr. Boyet Ramos for his welcoming remarks.

RANDOM INTERVIEW

EMCEE: Who is Shekinah in the real sense of word? Of course aside from being a kind and responsible daughter, friend or classmate maybe, there are things that some people know but not known to others. Let’s find out as we randomly ask some quirky, trivial and even personal questions to some of our important guests here?

To Guests

Possible questions:

· What is your relation to Shekinah? How do you find her?

· In one word, how can you describe Shekinah?

· What makes Shekinah's day a very happy?

· Who is Shekinah’s celebrity crush?

· What do you think Shekinah’s strong positive trait?

· What can you say of her when she was a child?

· What is her favorite movie? Why do you think it’s her favorite?

· How are you related to the debutante?

· How did you meet?

Family Member

Without them, her life would be empty and unhappy and off course she would never be present in this world. Let us all give a big round of applause to honor all the people whom she truly loved. Sabi nga, marami tayong mahahanap na kapuso, pero iisa lang ang ating kapamilya.

Dad: Engr. Boyet Ramos

Mom: Leslie Estabillo Ramos

Sister: Janina

Brothers: Luigi and Sato

To the Family Members

· Why do you name her Shekinah?

· What makes her cry when she was a child?

· What age do you want her to get married?

· In one sentence, what do you wish for her?

· How many pillow does she use on her bed? Why do you think so?

· What is her preferred position when she is sleeping?

· How was Shekinah as a daughter? As a sister?

GRAND ENTRANCE OF THE DEBUTANTE

( “Beautiful in my Eyes” – real song for the entrance)

EMCEE: And now…. guests, friends, ladies and gentlemen, let us all stand as we welcome the debutant as a woman of grandeur, elegance and beauty…. …. Let’s give a big round of applause Miss Cheska Shekinah Estabillo Ramos

MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION

EMCEE: What is the essence of this celebration without further knowing some of the important information of our debutant? As I said, sit back and be amazed about the Powerpoint presentation we prepared just for you. You will be surprised about some of the most undisclosed information and intriguing revelations of Shekinah as gathered by her Families and Friends. I know you will love it and will love Shekinah too.

FATHER AND DAUGHTER SPECIAL DANCE NUMBER

EMCEE: Let us now proceed to the most important part of this should we call it rituals of turning 18? Let us now acknowledge one of the most loved and important person in Shekinah’s life. This time to dance with her, let’s welcome her father…. Engr. Boyet Ramos

18 ROSES

EMCEE: Engr. Ramos, Shekinah’s loving father will be followed by Shekinah’s Circle of 18 gentle bachelors who will offer to her roses that symbolize love. Love which Shekinah has for her family and all the people in her life. Each bachelor after giving Shekinah a rose and a short speech maybe will dance with her for about 1 or two minutes with the background music dedicated by each guy to the debutante… let us start with…

Flowers has been a great symbol of someone’s feeling and affection, that’s why even God has adorned our world with these beautiful flowers on the time of creations. But Roses in particular, somewhat conceived a greater meaning, that’s why every colors of this flower shares different symbolism

Red Rose

Scottish poet Robert Burns didn’t compare his love to a red, red rose for nothing. Long associated with beauty and perfection, red roses are a time-honored way to say “I love you.” Whether it’s for a birthday, Valentine’s Day or just to express appreciation on any old day, there’s no better way than a bouquet of red roses to express your feelings.

SPECIAL NUMBER BY BCSE II BLK-2

After that kilig-much dances let us be entertained by a special number prepared by the debutant’s classmates and friends. Let’s give a resounding applause to the BSCE II blk-2

18 WHITE ROSES

EMCEE: After that astounding performance, it will be followed by Shekinah’s Circle of 18 White roses who will offer to her white roses that symbolize pure heart and pure love. Love which Shekinah has for her family and all the people in her life. These are the people whom she shared her 1st memorable moments.

White Rose

White roses are traditionally associated with marriages and new beginnings, but their quiet beauty has also made them a gesture of remembrance. When the occasion calls for reverence, whether stately or somber, a bouquet of white rose is a perfect way to say, “I’m thinking of you.”

DINNER & BLESSING OF THE FOOD

EMCEE: Sorry for the intrusion in the continuous flow of our celebration but I would like to announce that we will have our dinner this time. After the dinner, the family would like to request everybody to please remain for a while for the continuation of our program. Thank you. Let us our call Pastor _____________ for the blessing of the food.

SPECIAL NUMBER BY JETHRO AND JOM

After our bunch and munch, let us continue on with our program, but first let us lend our attention to another performance by Jethro and Jom, Shekinah’s ____________

PICTORIAL

Now groom yourselves ladies and gents as the Debutant hovers around to save some of this fun filled memories by the lenses of our photographers. This will be done by table so please no standing or crowding, ok?...

18 CANDLES

18 Candles 18 significant woman of our Debutante’s life. They shall be her guide to the path of womanhood, giving the rightful advises, sharing some secrets and the unending chit chats. Well, they are women you know, that’s maybe how they do for their living, well, I’m just kidding.. hehe

SINGING A HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Ok please gather around as we sing the debutant a happy birthday song. After which she shall blow each of the 18 candles and the one’s on her cake.. so say your best wishes.

BLOWING OF THE CANDLES

18 TREASURES

This is the most important part of all, the return on investment, joke… 18 Treasures, each symbolising different thoughts and wishes of prosperity to our debutante. So let’s hear it from them.

18 DARES

This may seem like some extra but this may reveal some of Shekinah’s hidden talent, skills and wit as she take on the Dares her friends, families or relative would give.

MESSAGE OF THE PARENTS

EMCEE: Let may call in the parents of Shekinah to give us a short message.

DEBUTANTE’S SPEECH

EMCEE: Let us now hear the speech to be given of course by our gorgeous debutante… no other than… Ms. Cheska Shekinah Estabillo Ramos!

PARTY TIME!!!