There
is no Traditional Palau Royal Resort Choir in the year 2013. Maybe due
to the fact that Roberto Hernandez is not working full time that started
in June 01, 2013. But there is Christmas Tree Lighting at the lobby of
PRR and the snack/drinks were served at Breeze Bar. All guests are
in-house guests. It seems like something is missing -- THE SINGING!
In 2014, it was held at Breeze Bar with almost half of the choir members are new employees.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
As
usual, Lucille Partisala is the conductor. Practices are held every
Friday at 5 pm. Five songs were prepared by Roberto -- 1. Happy
Christmas (War Is Over) by John Lennon 2. Christmas Story 3. Jingle Bell
Rock 4. Belau For Christmas (by Johnny B) 5. Feliz Navidad (with the
last part in Palauan language).
It becomes 6 songs when during practice, the Silent Night was added.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
Palau
Royal Resort T-shirt were given to the members of the choir and wear it
with denim pants. Santa Claus hats were also
provided.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
The
Christmas Tree Lighting was held on Dec. 05, 2014. Performance by
Emmaus School Choir before it gets dark. After the performance of PRR
Choir, the Christmas Tree Lighting was done by in-house guests -
Japanese, Taiwanese, American, Korean and
Palauan.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
Pam, left, and Jovy Rodriguez, right, were assigned at the refreshment station (drinks and food).
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
Solo shot of Lei, one of the members of PRR choir, after their performance.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
Photo
session with Japanese guests with Den Flores, the bartender, posing in
the background with Roberto's Yamaha guitar. The Japanese lady in the
middle is in a wheelchair.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
Sound Technician Ramiro Torre, had a shot at the end of his superb handling of sound equipments.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
This
Japanese couple enjoyed my music yesterday at the same place -- Breeze
Bar. After this photo session, I talk to them in Japanese. I told them
that it's my day off today. The lady said, "But you're here working."
When
I'm having dinner, I sat at the table beside them. The guy gave me a
glass of red wine. I said thank you when I've got the red wine and said,
"Kampai" while our GM Masayuki Kawaguchi is at the other table with the
2 ladies (Japanese, one is in wheelchair). A younger Japanese couple
(walk-in guest) arrive and I finished my dinner fast to accommodate
them.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
A
Korean guest didn't let go the chance to have a photo with Santa Claus
even though he has just got out of the pool and in swimming
trunks.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
While
Santa Claus is giving away gifts to children and non-children guests, I
am singing "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" sometimes changing the
lyrics to "Santa Claus is Ungiil Tutau" -- it rhymes!
"Ungiil Tutau" is Palau word meaning "Good Morning".
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
Santa Claus with 5 Taiwanese interns at Palau Royal Resort.
(Photo by Roberto Hernandez)
Source: Chess and Music (Perfect Combination)
The Beginning of Chess in Palau
By Roberto Hernandez
December 2014
To be published as a book in the future
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