Welcome to the
Candonians of Southern California, Inc.
INCARI 2009 –  OCT. 9 -11, 2009  (Official  International Reunion of Candonians of the  World)
GOLD COAST HOTEL, LAS VEGAS, NV  USA

Greetings!

As promised to everyone, all attendees experienced another (the  2nd INCARI) joyful
reunion with families, classmates, playmates and friends  from our beloved  hometown –    
now Candon City. The presence of  Congressman Eric and wife Grace,  Mayor Allen and  
wife Freda, Vice Mayor Nestor, councilors  and Msgr. Vicente Avila (Candon  City Parish priest)
and  Fr. Lito de la Cruz (Candonian pastor priest in Sacramento,  California)  completed
the wondrous merriment and solemnity of the 3-day  event.  

Oct. 9,  2009, Cultural Night  (Sponsor-Candonians of  Northern Ca.) –
Songs, dances and fashion show  delighted everyone to their  heart’s contents.
The Hawaiian dance----Vancouver, Canada,  
Line Dance----Toronto, Canada
Fashion show (Candonian  style)----So.  California,
Songs by the Candon City Group
 Rap song/dance----Machonurins of No. California
plus other song/dance contribution  were cheered loudly.
Such untapped talents were a sight to behold!

October 10,  2009-
There was a  bowling tournament after breakfast and pizza/hot dogs were donated
for everyone present in the bowling  area – bowlers and  non-bowlers alike. Such is the  
warmed camaraderie that has  developed in these  reunions.

Gala Night  (Sponsor –  Candonians of So. Cal)
All are dressed to the hilts, especially the beautiful ladies of  Candon.
Dr. Ignacio Torres and wife (Candonians of Hawaii) danced the romantic tango.
So. Californians, choreographed by Gino Fabros and Julius Villanueva  presented the group waltz.
Thanks to Lilia Ramos Alog, husband Willie/sons and company  who were the
relentless energizers of INCARI 2009. Kudos!

October 11,  2009 (Sponsor –  Candonians of Las Vegas)
Mass, Brunch, General  Meeting. The mass was con-celebrated by Msgr. Vicente Avila and
Fr. Lito de la Cruz –  where the Candonians did not forget to thank the good Lord
for all the  blessings, intercessions for the flood victims of Candon,  other countrymen  
and  prayers for a safe trip for Candonians going back home  – near and far.

General  Meeting
Venues for the next INCARI were selected
(Candon City, Cruise  & Las Vegas) and Las  Vegas, NV was chosen again – to be held
in October  2011.

Enjoy viewing the videos/shows/pictures of the above at www.tagacandon.com


COMMENTS &  OPINIONS:

INCARI BY THE  SEA (CRUISE)
Please consider it  in the future. For the last 5-6 years, a group of Candonians had mini-
reunions in a cruise at the  Mediterranean, Hawaii,  Scandinavian/Russia, Alaska and
Israel in November. Dodong  & I joined them  in the last 2 cruises (Pictures of the
cruisers are in the  souvenir program).

The pleasure of the company of fellow-Candonians in these  cruises was  immeasurable
– developing closer relationships after  our land tours, special  breakfast/luncheons
celebrating wedding anniversary  (Frank/Violet Quismorio),  birthday (Sally
 Martinez Garibay) and Filipino luncheon  prepared especially for  us. Filipinos
 abound in these cruise ships including 2 from  Caterman, Candon  City. Even
 Pilma Llanes Abelardo from Austria joined us  too. Please contact  Cenci Dario
 Nuccio (So. Cal) or the website for future  cruises. We are accorded group discounts.

CANDON CITY
– Another venue for  INCARI to consider. It  is an opportunity to meet again and
enjoy our  “kailians” who resides in the  Philippines. We suggest the same format –
3 day  affair. We will welcome all Candonians. We personally suggest to build an
INCARI fund  (donations) to defray  the INCARI fees, etc. for other Candonians in
the  Philippines who are unable  but willing to join the INCARI due to limited
income. Yes,  it is a little bit  more expensive for Candonians from USA, Canada
and other  foreign countries to  go to Candon for an  INCARI..

Variety is the  spice of life. Please consider these other venues for  future INCARI's.
Just like  any other reunion, “makaumay laeng apo diay  makaumay”.  

As we look  back, it is amazing to find these Candonians around the  world who
have worthily established themselves. It shows the diversity of talents  – careers in
government, foreign service, medicine, engineering, military, health, business,
finance, customers service, etc. We are proud of all of you! What matters is
what we are now, not what we are before or where we  lived in Candon. And
I am sure that many of us share God’s blessings to  our families,  fellow-Candonians
and Candon City.

Candon City has  been transformed into a better place economically, thanks
to our government  officials and has made its mark prominently in Ilocandia
– still the commercial  center of the Ilocos  Region.

May all  Candonians know the love and good that come with peace and brotherhood!
May the good  Lord continue to bless you all and your  families.

Until we meet  again, somewhere –  sometime.

“Dios ti ag-ngina, Apo”.

Dodong/Susan (Fabros) Abaya

Lambertville, MI (2 miles north of Toledo,OH) U S A