Elson’s 15th Birthday Party by Samuel E. Warren Jr.

Elson’s 15^th

Birthday Party

Junea Tanhale and Vanissa Saldana pose for a photo. Junea, Elson’s sister, and Vanissa, Elson’s cousin, looked after the smaller kids, while the cooking was going on in the kitchen. Photo by Samuel E. Warren Jr.

by Samuel E. Warren Jr.

Elson Tanhale’s 15^th Birthday Party, Saturday, April 6, 2013, was a celebration of family and friends.

 

Elson Tanhale  The Birthday Boy

April is one of the summer months in the Philippines. It is hot. Since the weather is hot and humid, an activity like breakfast, lunch and dinner takes on a different meaning.

 

Esmeralda Tanhale prepares dinner, despite the Philippines’ summer temperatures.

If you are trying to prepare a meal in a kitchen with no air-conditioning you face the   persistent challenge of nature’s heat. The act of cooking generates heat.   

 

John John plays while supper cooks.

Aunt Juliet Tanhale joins other guests at the party.

The Philippines natural weather temperatures in April and the heat of cooking means the dishes prepared maybe among your favorites, but they will also be those you can prepare without running the risk of heat stroke.

 

Birthday dinner became chicken adobo, pancit bihon and chocolate rice cake.

 

Chrismar Mora and Ranilo Saldana visit by the roadside while dinner cooks.

The Extended Family Concept Of The Philippines means you do not have to worry about sending out birthday party invitations. You simply tell your family and expect aunts, uncles and cousins to arrive.

 

Romy Uy’s “Trike” motorbike becomes playground equipment of cousins waiting for Elson’s Birthday Dinner.

Entertainment for Elson’s Birthday Party involved DVDs in the DVD player, while the younger cousins kept themselves busy being kids by playing outside.

Sam

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