Lifestyle Asia

FELIZ AÑO NUEVO

On New Year's Eve, all roads lead to Casino Español de Cebu. It is a well-honored pilgrimage for a hundred years, save for the Second World War.

During the last day of the year, most members and their families gather for the solemn celebration of the Holy Eucharist officiated by Monsignor Achilles Dacay for the annual blessings to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new.

The babies and toddlers, the teenagers and their respective gangs and the caringly-assisted frail and the fragile, head for home for an early repass. After rest and sleep (hopefully), they will be wakened as the calendar changes dates.

As the sun sets, gather back at the hotspot for cocktails of locally loved , . They are paired with favorite of , and a wide selection of .

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