UP Ibalon Bicol: Baao Pintakasi 2009 in Las Vegas

Baao Pintakasi 2009 in Las Vegas

8/04/2009 | Posted by mesiamd | Edit Post

Inviting You All to Las Vegas, Nevada!

Baao Pintakasi
Saturday, August 8, 2009
St. Simeon Serbian Orthodox Church Hall
3950 South Jones Boulevard
Las Vegas, Nevada 89103
Contact: Naty Martires Uy (702)-617-9482; cell (818) 571-4515
Accomodation Booking: Rita (Deanna) Badiola (562)-324-8469

The 2009 Baao Pintakasi of Las Vegas this August 8, 2009 marks the 25th year of yearly celebration of Baaoenos in the United States. The wonderful tradition started more than two decades ago in San Diego, hosted by the generous Bismonte Family.

At that time, in their residence, the Bismontes regaled their few friends, guests, and families who spread around the good news to the Baao community. It was not long when enthusiastic kahimanwas came--- in droves to participate in a fiesta that since then became merrier and more memorable.

The crowd grew. It was time to get a grand venue to welcome the attendees. The jolly Baaoenos took pride asking to be the hosts of bigger events just the way they did in the especial town fiestas back home. Through the years, they took turns propping up happy fellowships which were held in great places like Los Angeles, Santa Cruz, CA, Monterey, CA, Lemore, CA, Hercules, CA, Oxnard, CA, Simi Valley, CA, etc. For this year a throng of 300 warm bodies are expected to come to Las Vegas. (Photo Credit: 5348Franco; Five Hundy)

It’s the Las Vegas Baaoenos’ turn to host the sparkling affair. Among the core group of organizers are Naty Martires, Sally & Joe (del Rosario) Valeras, Nilda & Michael (Torres) Chang, Ben & Myrna Ballesteros, Josephine Sanchez, Frank Banaria, and Rita Badiola. =0=

Will you be with us this time? Las Vegas here we come!