So anyway, I was surprised that for a barangay-level event (Suzette's own words!) the production was pretty spiffy! They had someone set up lights and sound equipment, etc! Even major politicians were there (they usually just send someone to represent them)


There are 10 contestants from 7 Puroks in the Barangay. I really can't say which one of them would win from the start of the contest but I had my faves. :P

I seriously had problems with their Jeanswear and Casual Wear portions 'cause I cannot, for the life of me, picture myself wearing any midriff-bearing top paired with jeans (well I guess not with this belly... but come on! Nobody in their right mind would wear those in public unless they're Mariah Carey! It just looks distasteful on any other girl with decent intentions!)... and the Casual Wear portion (first pic above)... how is that casual? Or I'm probably alone in thinking casual means wearing shirts and sweats to go out and get groceries! xD I'm just not a "dress" girl siguro. :P But I suppose a good daydress IS casual, so I applaud some of the girls who got that right.

Disappointed to say that there isn't any Q&A involved... that would've been the highlight of the entire show considering if you're to pick out a representative of your place, she should at least carry a good head on her shoulders... or, ok, THAT and that pageant Q&A blunders are just too darned funny! (I know.. I'm so mean and I'm going to hell!)

I got this little gem tho: "Quiet! Quiet!" ... way to go 2B! (She was introducing herself when the crowd started to cheer loudly so she told them to shush! After that, whenever she appears, the crowd would cheer her with "Kwa-yet! Kwa-yet! Kwa-yet!")

Happy to report though that the Talent Portion raised my meanie spirits back from its initial death with the lack of Q&A's! The winner was this chick that did a Shakira dance (yup, she did the waist thing... was pretty good... I can't do that without injuring myself). Some girl looked like she just decided to dance out of the blue, kept on giggling to herself, and she just walked off the stage mid-song :P. But I think the lowest score I gave was for this girl who got up, sat on a chair, and for 3 minutes drew something on a paper board... Everyone's anticipating the result of her "masterpiece" and ta-dah! Too bad the buildup was better than her big reveal. *sigh* (okay, so art is relative... I sincerely WANT to like her drawing... but really, Ela can do it better. -.-;) I felt sorry for her though 'cause everyone was soooo curious with what she drew and when she finally showed them her work, everyone was like "Eh?"... crowds can sooo turn against you! The rest of the girls did traditional Filipino dances... which didn't look all that unique or inspired... and I can honestly say that if you can't do a Filipino dance right, don't do it nalang 'cause it's just disrespectful. (Wow, who KNEW I am patriotic that way? Seriously, I prefer to keep what little is left with our culture untainted and respected.)

The next event was the Evening Gown competition. My favorite was the green and purple ensemble worn by Candidate 2A. I liked the mermaid-y theme. Ok, since I'm OC, I just really want to go up there, bring a steaming iron, and just run it over the dresses some girls were wearing. Wrinkled gowns are NOT attractive -AT ALL-! Dear, you do not just fold the thing and bring it to the venue! You have it dry cleaned or at least ironed out at home with care and carry it on a hanger! (*cough* I suppose if I were a contestant I would've made a career out of it :P But I suppose not all of them took it seriously xD) That yellow Shania-Twain-headpiece thing is my #1 SUSPECT for a wrinkly gown! I gave you high points for poise and carriage, miss, but that gown deserved better! *poke poke*

Who won? The tiny girl who wore a white, poofy wedding gown. :P (See picture 2 above, she's in the middle) I'm all for white, it IS very flattering on the skin, but in gowns, if not created with care, can border on wedding-dressiness. But hey, she won! She's quite cute tho but I didn't really notice her until she actually won. xD

Congrats to Whatsername and congrats to everyone who joined! It was fun and I know it's a big feat to appear before an audience (who can turn against you in no time!). Congrats to those who organized the event, and to Suzette's mom (she's the brgy cap't y'all!), and the emcee Suzette (I have NO idea how she does her poker face thing... she's kept her face straight throughout the event while I've almost fell off my seat laughing at some stuff :P) TY for inviting me, guys! I hope you'll consider my suggestion for next year's fiesta gimmick! A DEATH MATCH!!! xD