Happy Birthday Yukiko Sensei. It was a month of fun and thrilling preparations gathering birthday messages to the students, past colleagues, past students and also her family. That thrill was made by Yumi sensei. Its all her idea and making this surprise party happen. Good Job Yumi sensei our secret was unveiled yesterday. It was a job well done.
A simple trivia about birthday celebrations In Filipino culture. As we all know the whole world celebrates 1st birthday because it is a joyous occasion for families, marking a child`s arrival and the beginning of life.
In the Philippines, the 18th birthday, known as a "debut," is the most significant and widely celebrated birthday for a young woman. This milestone marks the transition into adulthood, with many families throwing large parties to celebrate the occasion. For men, a 21st birthday is also celebrated as a debut, though with less fanfare or the grandest celebration than the female debut.
The main event of well celebrated birthdays are every 10 years after turning 50. Men in the Philippines usually celebrate birthdays every 10 years because as we all know men`s life expectancy is shorter than girls. That`s why celebration is a must since we are talking about life expectancy.
It is also applicable to women but turning 50 is the grandest celebration because it is the start of their journey going to a diamond birthday (60th birthday). Women who will turn 50 invite their family and friends that are special to them and celebrate with a bang. That is why in the Philippines you can miss other occasions but not the 50th birthday.
I`m very happy seeing people celebrate each birthday milestone because it is a symbol of how we are blessed and healthy to this date we are still alive thriving, loving, and making marks to our loved ones and every person we meet.
Happy Birthday Yukiko sensei.
Please stay jolly and most especially stay healthy.
JOHN