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Camille’s friends photo by Arnold Capati

A debut is a coming out of age. A traditional Filipino dance. Then came the 18 candles, which 18 female
celebration which celebrates a young lady’s 18th friends and relations each delivered along with a short
birthday. The young girl has blossomed into a beautiful speech about their relationship with Camille. There
lady. She is the third child of four siblings raised by were some more dance performances, singing, and, a
loving and hardworking parents, Ariel and Celia Abuel slide show of memories in between the numbers.
(she is Manila Up! International Magazine’s Social The birthday cake ceremony came next after
Media Photographer). The debutante has beautiful everything else. It was about making that wish and
brown eyes, long silky black hair, a sweet smile and a blowing all 18 candles. Camille looked very happy on
voice like that of a nightingale. Smart and talented in so her birthday, the ballroom was filled with laughter, tears
many ways, she excels in school, and sports, especially of joy, dancing, and lots of fun. The night ended with
basketball. She plays the ukulele and loves to sing. The Camille’s speech, where she thanked everyone, most
beautiful debutante, Camille Abuel was presented to the especially her parents, her siblings, and relatives for
party wearing a gorgeous silver and burgundy gown. putting this debut together (in less than a month) and
A short prayer upon the debutante was followed by showing her gratitude to all her guests for being a part
Camille dancing the grand cotillion with her court for of her milestone birthday.
her guests of close knit family and friends. The occasion “Happy Birthday Camille!!!” Good luck in all your
started with 18 roses, which were presented to her by endeavors. n
18 males and dances with the debutante. The dance
number concluded with the “Father and Daughter” Photos by: Arnold Capati and Auspicion Yan

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