So I didn't take part in the recently concluded ASEAN Ministerial Meetings -- been there than that, ika nga. But more accurately, I was never asked to have any role in the events EXCEPT to attend the closing ceremonies. Yet in that little snapshot, I could see that this year's proceedings were on a different level.
They had a very cool way of honoring some ASEAN Heroes/Champions. An inspiring Pinoy song would play while stylized lyrics would pop-up on the giant screens, then the honorees would enter the stage to applause while graphics/images of their achievements appeared behind them. Very Oscars tribute montage-ish.
I wish I was hip enough to know what this band and song were. They were great (and definitely cooler than the Rock Icon's "Community of Unity")
Actually, the entire musical score was fantastic, and so many dancers! It just got me thinking: man, if they pulled out all these stops for closing ceremonies (which usually don't even have shows), what do they have left for the Summit gala in November? I mean, we've asked so much of Freddie Aguilar already!
Oh, Sam. The Master of Ceremonies was perfectly charming and capable, but I couldn't get out of my head a blooper story she once told on her morning radio show: once, at a big political event full of dignitaries she was emceeing, she introduced the keynote speaker:"and now ... ladies and gentlemen ... President ... Fidel ... V ...CASTRO!"
And, oh hey, guess who was there!
Still, it's gotta be said: the ex-President's and/or Commander in Chief's closing ceremonies sneaker game is strong.
