Being in Korea for quite a long time I was blessed with a lot Kumpares and Kumares for I've attended so many baby baptisms since a year after arrived here. In Korea alone, I was invited to become ninong a "lot"of times. Im not mentioning numbers here, but for me, "a lot" really means a lot.Well, now Im not so sure if having a lot of inaanak really means a blessing or or the other way, but one thing for sure- the fellowship shared with these people means a lot.
About a year ago, I remembered the Sulnal(Chinese New Year) in Chang-an -dong, probably the last time we saw each other before this reunion. It was Pareng Rod who invited us to celebrate the lunar new year with them. Chinese new year is one of the biggest holiday here in Korea so it is expected that every establishment is closed for business, and of course all factories too. In short, This is the time when filipinos-like any other, visit their friends and relatives.
One thing I like most about gatherings like this is the FOOD! And with regards with Binay family- Food is always in abundance...Pareng Rod is an old friend of Pareng Bhon way back in his Chang-an dong times, which introduced him to me.This simple but eager, humble but full of talent guy is from Batangas city.He is known to be a cumputer hardware wizzard, I myself have learned a lot from him.
Last week, after a year of silence, a reunion was held.And of course the abundance of food is always there(thanks to Allan for his cullinary expertise).I can see in each face the joy of getting together once agin. The eagerness to hear each others news from home . And of course the fellowship in partaking Allans work of art.
Despite the fact that we dont have any idea on until when we're going to stay in Korea, or when we could visit each others house back in the Philippines. I just hope that these people will remain good friends, that these fellowships will linger, these faces will remain joyful and eager, and to be able to be in touch 'til the rest of our lives.
PHOTO:(left-right) Mareng Arlene(Rods wife), Dhen, Bhon, Me, and Pareng Rod on the foreground.
