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<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\nThe traditional thanks\u00adgiving Mass was followed with cocktails at the tent\u00aded court, and a delec\u00adtable variety of Chinese dim sums and bubbly were served, while being entertained with Chinese dance numbers and Mandarin ballads. A special Chinese-French lunch, prepared by master chef Jessie Sincioco <\/strong>was held at a dimly-lit oriental banquet hall at Amelia, and voila! Suddenly, it was like stepping into a room with an eve\u00adning ambience. Guests travelled the distance dressed in Chinese theme of cheongsams and headdresses, and one can\u2019t help but be immersed in the grandeur of an era. Jewelry designer Lilibeth Campos <\/strong>and husband Pac\u00adqui <\/strong>won the best dressed couple of the party. There were selfies galore using the multiple fan headdress de\u00adsigned by Jun Jun which were used for the photo ops. The celebrated cui\u00adsine showed chef Jessie\u2019s impeccable attention to each element of her six-course menu including her rolls with \u00a0her special salsa. I relished the Chi\u00adnese lumpia <\/em>with scallops in saffron sauce, steamed lapu-lapu <\/em>with sesame noodles, wa\u00adtercress and champignons, orange-lychee sorbet, and a main course of roast Peking duck in goose liver sauce with Chinese fried rice and kai-lan<\/em>. The finale was a dessert plate of cream cara\u00admel money bag, chestnut buchi<\/em>, and chino macaron<\/em>. After the program, arroz\u00adcaldo <\/em>was served with all the condiments.<\/p>\n\n
A special Chinese song was sang by Ping Valencia<\/strong>, consul Helen Ong<\/strong>, and yours truly with a dance number by Marian Ong <\/strong>and Edwin Medalla <\/strong>for the beloved Mellie. A Chinese dance troupe and an acoustic band provided the en\u00adtertainment. Mellie\u2019s four grand\u00adsons: Alfonso<\/strong>, Agu<\/strong>, Azi, <\/strong>and Amanu<\/strong>, Czarina, <\/strong>and Dr. Jofe Syquia<\/strong>\u2019s sons performed their violin pieces to the delight of the well-heeled audience. Mellie\u2019s eldest son, Marc<\/strong>, offered a toast after Mellie blew her towering red and gold dragon cake. After the laughter came the dancing. A beautiful lifestyle, limitless energy, and exceptional ingenuity\u2014 these describe the fascinating life of one of Manila\u2019s society doyenne, Mel\u00adlie Ablaza, who makes her wildest dreams come true.<\/p>\n\n
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