This date is considered lucky by the Chinese. Even non-Chinese individuals grabbed this date for their special occasions.
Weddings - Heard over the radio that hundreds of people are getting married in China today. I'm sure that there are more than several who are getting married in Manila also. Photographers, Videographers, Event Venues and Planners are having a field day today. I have a ex-colleague who also getting hitched on this famous day. I wonder if he got a more expensive rate knowing that this date is so in demand, even if it fell on a Friday.
Delivery dates - In the year 1988, my mother was pregnant with my youngest brother. Her due date was in the first two weeks of August. She often said that wanted to give birth on the 8th. However, she can't hold it anymore. She gave birth on the 4th instead. Nowadays, a lot of pregnant women took advantage of this day too. Mothers want nothing else but good fortune for their kids. I wanted to give birth on the date also but I am not due for another three months.
Special Events - The Summer Olympics was officially opened today despite the bomb scare in Beijing. The Megastar's 30th anniversary concert in show business is also being held at the Big Dome tonight. A certain five star hotel offers a very luxurious accommodation package (inclusive of entertainment, food and accommodations) for 88,000. If you want jewelry to go with that, throw in another 800 thousand pesos. I wonder who availed any of these?
According to a Chinese Astrologer, though the date is considered lucky by Filipinos, other factors still come into play. It doesn't assure anyone of good fortune all his/her life.
Weddings - Heard over the radio that hundreds of people are getting married in China today. I'm sure that there are more than several who are getting married in Manila also. Photographers, Videographers, Event Venues and Planners are having a field day today. I have a ex-colleague who also getting hitched on this famous day. I wonder if he got a more expensive rate knowing that this date is so in demand, even if it fell on a Friday.
Delivery dates - In the year 1988, my mother was pregnant with my youngest brother. Her due date was in the first two weeks of August. She often said that wanted to give birth on the 8th. However, she can't hold it anymore. She gave birth on the 4th instead. Nowadays, a lot of pregnant women took advantage of this day too. Mothers want nothing else but good fortune for their kids. I wanted to give birth on the date also but I am not due for another three months.
Special Events - The Summer Olympics was officially opened today despite the bomb scare in Beijing. The Megastar's 30th anniversary concert in show business is also being held at the Big Dome tonight. A certain five star hotel offers a very luxurious accommodation package (inclusive of entertainment, food and accommodations) for 88,000. If you want jewelry to go with that, throw in another 800 thousand pesos. I wonder who availed any of these?
According to a Chinese Astrologer, though the date is considered lucky by Filipinos, other factors still come into play. It doesn't assure anyone of good fortune all his/her life.
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