We depart early at 6 am and arrive at the Arena at 9 am.  The weather is cold and a bit of rainy, but still manageable. It is early so we slept and talked until the sun shines. There are lots of things you can do. There are rides for children, bazaars and food stalls. There is a program called "Welcome Kapatid Ko", which is intended for non members to show them that they are always welcome in the Church of Christ. It was held in the Philippine Sports Stadium :)

       The program flow have parlor games, special numbers and raffles! The prizes were only simple, example is a flat screen T.V. ( just kidding XD) gas stove, electric fans and more. After that we eat then and eat again :3. Yes bare with us, it's celebrating new year, it is a cheat day haha. And we came back again at night for the main program.

      Many performed that night, it includes INC celebrities and bands, Kim Molina, Juan dela Cruz band, Meg Imperial, Imelda Papin, Jon Lucas, Andrew E. and my instant favorite, the 70's Superband which captures the hearts and souls of the audience at the very moment. They bring us back to time. Ah what a memory! I just love how they perform and owns the stage. It is hosted again by Sam YG and Bella Padilla who have not given a single dull moment. That night, more raffle prizes were given and two lucky winners drive home a brand new Wigo :)

      The moment that we have waited arrived, at the last minutes of the 2016, they were singing Auld Lang Syne. A big button was pressed by Brother Jun Santos and other Ministers to set the fireworks on fire. The fireworks were so beautiful and it feels so surreal seeing it that close. That night is cold but the happiness that we felt that very instant warms our hearts :) which is enough to make our 2017 exciting and thrilling! Ciao! :)

How did you welcome your 2017?  Let me know your stories :)