OFW X'MAS IN LIBYA

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XMAS OF OFW'S.............#Xmas is one of the important occasion to celebrate by the OFW's in Libya every year. Christianity is allowed in Libya that is why the Filipinos continue to have extravagant Xmas party.  Libya was once occupied by the Romans, there are Catholic churches in major cities built during Roman era. in Libya........:)RDM




Before the Party.............#Doing some relaxing face to face chat with Khaleed, a  Libyan guy who attended the Pinoy party in Gharyan.........:)RDM






Pinoys Xmas Tree............#Even abroad, the Filipinos decorate a Christmas tree displayed in the sala to feel the spirit of Xmas. As practice by Pinoys, a Xmas tree is surrounded by gifts........:)RDM


Eating Filipino Foods..........#As usual, the foods prepared by the Filipinos are traditional Filipino foods commonly seen on the table on Xmas. There are pancit bihon, home-made puto, salad, fried chicken, fruit cake, etc.......:)RDM






 Pix Pix Time...........#After eating, fun picture taking follows. This is a fun remembrance of the Xmas party in Libya.......:)RDM








Karaoke Time........#When the Filipinos hold a party, there is always karaoke singing. Its a bonding moment of OFW's........:)RDM









Dance Dance.........#Fun dancing on Xmas makes the Pinoy party very exciting.........:)RDM






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