(1404) MUSIC AND ME (May 25, 2017) PRR Phil. Independence Day Buffet Dinner

For 3 consecutive years, Palau Royal Resort celebrated the Philippine Independence Day at Waves Restaurant featuring native Filipino dishes and desserts.

It is always a hit with local, foreign and Filipino guests with the first 2 celebrations having cultural dances performed by talented staff dancing "Karinyosa" and "Tinikling" (Bamboo Dance). This time, F & B Manager Mervin Lee Cuyugan asked me to play all-Filipino songs.

Before 8pm, an American family is finished having their dinner. On their way to the exit door, one of the children (young girl) of the American couple asked me is she can play a couple of songs and I let her play the piano with me taking photos of her and my co-employees Ella Asuncion, Malou Victoria, Remelyn Esmeralda Pascual, Ella's dad Ben Asuncion, former co-employee Danika, MIS Harry Lai, his daughter Yolanda, etc.

While the girl is playing piano, I talked to the American couple. I asked where they come from and he said "Florida". I told her that my wife's name is Florida.

Sources: Chess Mate by Roberto Hernandez
               Tia Belau Newspaper
               December 29, 2002 -- July 23, 2017

               Chess and Music (Perfect Combination)
               The Beginning of Chess in Palau 
               By Roberto Hernandez
               Soon to be published as a book

              Music and Me by Roberto Hernandez
              Tia Belau Newspaper
              March 15, 2012-- April 18, 2013
              http://palau-chess.blogspot.com
              April 25, 2013--July 23, 2017

             The History of Chess in Palau
             By Roberto Hernandez
             June 09, 2002 -- July 23, 2017