Sampaguita Ball 2019 – Las Flores de Filipinas
The Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc.’s Sampaguita Ladies Society presents the 26th Sampaguita Ball on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 6:00 PM at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center’s Grand Sampaguita Ballroom in Tampa, Florida.
Sub-themed as “Las Flores de Filipinas”, Sampaguita Ball 2019 will carry on the tradition of elegance and grandeur reminiscent of the previous balls, according to Vivian Furigay-Dudgeon and Mary Ann Branesky, co-chairs of Sampaguita Ball 2019.
Sampaguita Ball 2019 Co-chairs, Vivian Dudgeon and May Ann Branesky (left and right) and Sampaguita Ladies Society Chair, Lissa Biglete (center)
This event will also be overseen for the first time by the new chairman of the Sampaguita Ladies Society, Lissa Biglete, who succeeded Lucy Bautista’s supervision of more than ten years. PCFI’s Sampaguita Ladies Society include Marly Balderama, Emma Barrido, Dr. Terry Bissonnette, Dr. Judith Cimafranca, Betty Covarrubias, Lari Cummings, Bing Curioso, Vivian Dudgeon, Loida Espiritu, Liberty Galloway, Dr. Vicky Tagala, Esther Gianan, Clem Lazaro, Dr. Linda Pascual, Helen Piloneo, Edna Ramos, Dr. Rosie Tena, Felilia Ticzon and Abigail Hamilton.
Sampaguita Ladies Committee
In preparation, cultural arms of the Foundation, namely Philippine Performing Arts Company, Inc., Philippine Choral Group and Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble, are already preparing for a special production number for the occasion. This production is coordinated through the efforts of Joey Omila, Connie Chanrasmi and Nhick Ramiro Pacis.
The Rigodon de Honor, headed by the Sampaguita Ball 2019 co-chairs, PCFI’s Executive Officers and Sampaguita Ladies, is now in the works as choreographed by Ren Candelario.
Like the past Sampaguita Balls, this year’s event is expecting guests to come from as far as Pensacola, Jacksonville, Melbourne, Miami, Orlando, Kissimme, West Palm Beach and others.
Sampaguita Ball is a red-carpet fundraiser event by the Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc. At $100-$125 per person, complimentary valet parking is included, along with all-night deluxe open bar service, a seven-course laureate dinner provided by Hao-Wah Catering, special production number by PCFI’s cultural arms, live-band music by Evelyn Rhythm-n-Motion Band, DJ Johnie for an all-night of dancing and Cena de Media Noche. Long evening gown or Terno/Filipiniana and black tie or Barong Tagalog are required attire. The ball is by reservations only on a first-paid basis.
Proceeds from Sampaguita Ball are for the benefit of PCFI’s cultural programs and maintenance of the Philippine Cultural Enrichment Complex, including the upkeep of the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center.
The Bayanihan Arts and Events Center is located at 14301 Nine Eagles Drive, Tampa, FL 33626.
For more information about Sampaguita Ball 2019, please contact Lissa Biglete at (813) 909-6470, Vivian Furigay-Dudgeon at (727) 776-2904, Mary Ann Branesky at (727) 415-6166, the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center office at (813) 925-1232 or visit us online at www.pcfitampa.org.
Here are some photos from Sampaguita Ball 2018 held on Saturday, September 29th, 2018:
