Call to order

- A very good evening, ladies and gentlemen, lend us your ears, please. We are about to begin the
program. We would like to request everyone to find your seats or table, settle down, and make
yourselves comfortable as we enjoy the rest of the evening

Introduction
- Every person is going to have to go through a metamorphosis, like a caterpillar transforming into
a butterfly.
- Tonight we are going to witness a young girl who has metamorphosed beautifully into a fine
lady

Greetings
- Once again a very wonderful evening ladies and gentlemen. I am Christian Crisostomo, honored
to be your host for tonight. We are very lucky for we are chosen to be here and be part of this
momentous occasion.

- As we all know, an 18th birthday marks the transition of the life stage of a person from youth to a
young adult let us all celebrate as our debutants become full-bloomed lady as she turns 18. You
see her grow up. You see her smile. You see her laugh. You see her in everything and now you
are about to see her as a grown-up lady. A lady of good heart, character, and ambition

Entrance of the Family Members

- At this juncture, ladies and gentlemen, it is my honor to present the Belotendos Family to you.
Let’s begin with
o Rea Mae Belotendos
- And of course the very proud parents, Mr. Rey Belotendos and Mrs. Alma Belotendos

**** Around of applause, please

The grand entrance of the debutant

- In a land, not so far away land of La Residenza del flaud-wee, there was once a little girl with a
beauty of a princess. Born on December 04, 2004, this girl is the only girl of, Mr. Rey and Mrs.
Alma Belotendos
- This girl grew up with so much love and kindness. She is loved by everybody for her beauty
inside and out. Her voice is an angel. Her smile bears no limit. Her heart is unafraid. Her mind is
ready to try. She’s ready for any adventure for the sake of fun and friendship. More refined than
shy, more adventurous than playful, charismatic than charming, and alluring than beautiful.
Indeed she has all grown up and what a sight she has become.
- Ladies and gentlemen, let us all stand and welcome our dazzling lady of the night as I have the
honor to introduce to you the debutant. Rachel Ann Belotendos

**** Around of applause, please

Prayer
- And before we start our program, may I request everyone to please remain standing for an
opening prayer to be lead by Ptr. Conrado R. Vidal Jr.
Welcome Address
- And now, at this moment, may I call on stage _______________________ for his / her welcome
address. Let’s give him a big round of applause.
- That was a warm welcome, thank you so much _____________________

To present the circle of important persons in Rachel’s life, let us all welcome the following persons who
will share their wishes and offer gifts for the debutant, and of course, these people will be the ones who
will guide and support her along the way. So let us now have the 18 candles.

18 Candles
- Candles often reveal a sense of mystery and supernatural guidance. It symbolizes security as it
may illuminate circumstances. The 18 candles signify the important people in Rachel’s life who
will guide and light up her way to the right path. These people are the ones who will give her
hope and light in the darkness of life.
- As you hear your name, please be on stage, light your candle, and give a short but meaningful
message or birthday wish for Rachel.

18 Treasures
- Let us now proceed to the 18 treasures. It does not matter how expensive, how elegant, or how
precious the gift is, what matters most is the thought, the value, and the essence that the gift
contains. These gifts are significant to the debutant, and she will truly treasure these for the rest
of her life. To start let us have _____________________

18 Bills
- At this point, let us have the 18 blue bills. Here are also the 18 people whom the debutant can
rely on in times of need. They are the ones who will support her not only financially but in all
aspects of life. To start, may we call on ___________________

Games
- Question and Answer

Cotillion
- Dance Intermission

18 Roses
- Flower often symbolizes degrees of love and affection, but they can also send a variety of
messages. Messages of forgiveness, purity, modesty, hope, beauty, and love. The 18 Roses
signify 18 very special gentlemen in the life of the debutant, like her friends, relatives, brothers,
boyfriend, and of course the most important man in her life, her father
- As your name is called, it is your chance to offer a flower and to dance with the debutant. So the
first dance goes to ________________
- There you have it ladies and gentlemen, the circle of important persons in the life of our
debutant. Let us give them a big round of applause.
Grace before meal
- Well I guess the food is now ready and dinner will commence shortly. May I call on Mrs. Fely
Proal to pray the grace before meals.

Souvenir Picture Taking

- At this point, we would like to invite everyone to have their souvenir picture taken with our
debutant. Let’s do it one table at a time. So, may I now invite our guests from table 1 to come on
stage for the picture taking then you may proceed without the buffet table to get your
sumptuous food.
- We would like to thank
o Food provider: TITA ARLENE’S CATERING SERVICES (SOUNDS, LIGHT & PHOTOBOOTH)
o Events Place: PFCI Activity Center
o Sponsors ______________________

Blowing of candles/cutting of the birthday cake

- Let us now resume our program. We have here a beautiful cake from
Tita A / Rainier & Tita Ely

May I now request Rachel to make a wish and blow out the candles but before that, ladies and
gentlemen, let us all sing a happy birthday song. Music Maestro.

18 Wines
- Will be offered to congratulate the debutante for reaching this milestone in her life. Every toast
means a warm wish for a promising future ahead.  It is a way of appreciating and honoring her
humble presence in the lives of those people who in any way touched her heart and have been
significant part of her life.

Message from the parents

- Now ladies and gentlemen, let us give this moment to the proud parents of our debutant Mr.
and Mrs. Belotendos to give and share their message to their loving daughter. A warm round of
applause please.
- Thank you Ma’am, Sir for such a heartfelt message.

Message from the debutant

- Well, this celebration won’t be complete without hearing any message from out debutant…. So
let us now give the microphone to Rachel to express her gratitude for all of us
- Thank you so much Rachel, for your meaningful message.
- So there you have it, ladies and gentlemen, let us once again give Rachel a warm round of
applause.
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Closing Remarks
- As we end this program, the Belotendos family would like to thank all the people who made this
celebration a success, from the planning to the execution, for the foods, the details of the party,
and to all suppliers and sponsors. Thank you so much. Without you this event would not be
made possible.
 - It is indeed our pleasure to be part of the significant celebration. Today is not the end but the
beginning of a long road to walk. We wish our debutant nothing but the best that life can offer.
Happy Birthday again and for the guests, enjoy the rest of the evening. Again I am your host “
Xian Tan”
- Thank you so much. It is now time to party!!!

Favorite Color : Pink

Zodiac Sign : Sagittarius
Section : HUMMS 4
Fav Street Food : Kwek Kwek
Food : Sinigang / Any spicy food
Hobbies : Eating & Gala
Birth year : 2004
Year : Monkey
Asset : Eyes
Elementary : Kabisig
Dream to be : Teacher
Passion : Cooking
Weakness : Kurotin & Hampasin / Emotional
Fear : Failure
Fav Sweets : Chocolate
Birthstone : Tortoise
Height : 4’8
Weight : 48 Kgs
Don’t want food : Gulay / Ampalaya
Dream place to go : Paris / Japan