The Filipinos know how to throw a party! I am assuming that the 1st year birthday is a big deal in the Philippines like it is in Hawaii because of tradition. Years ago children did not live to see their first birthday, so this is a major milestone. We were invited by a couple that both husband and wife are co-workers of Matt to attend their son’s first birthday. Of course we went to see how the Filipinos throw a party…and we weren’t disappointed!
![Welcome to the birthday party!](https://www.farleyfamily.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/welcome-600x450.jpg)
Welcome to the birthday party! All of the boys got an eye patch, bandanna, sword & spying scope.
![The set-up was amazing and you still can't see everything that they had in this photo. We were told that this was an "average" party for a 1 year old!](https://www.farleyfamily.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/set-up-600x450.jpg)
The set-up was amazing and you still can’t see everything that they had in this photo. We were told that this was an “average” party for a 1 year old!
![Party Favors for each child who attended](https://www.farleyfamily.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/party-favors-600x450.jpg)
Party Favors for each child who attended
![There were various games that they kids played and after each game they got a prize...this is the prize table](https://www.farleyfamily.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/prizes-600x450.jpg)
Prize Table – There were various games that the kids played and after each game they got a prize
![Each child got a cupcake that was individually decorated. And this is the super cool cake](https://www.farleyfamily.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/cake-600x450.jpg)
Cake Table – Each child got a cupcake that was individually decorated
![At the end of the party program there was a pinata...it is suppose to be for the kids, but there are a bunch of adults there to make sure their child gets a prize](https://www.farleyfamily.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/pinata-600x450.jpg)
At the end of the party program there was a pinata
![There was a hair stylist available who put fun colors in your hair](https://www.farleyfamily.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/hair-600x450.jpg)
There was a hair stylist available who put fun colors in your hair
![Super cool face painting was available for anyone](https://www.farleyfamily.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/face-paint-450x600.jpg)
Super cool face painting was available for anyone
![Photo booth and props were available for all.](https://www.farleyfamily.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/party-photos-5.jpg)
Photo booth and props were available for all.
And some additional fun things that I didn’t get a photo of that were present at the party were: MC guy who put on a party program for the kids, random photographers who took pictures of the guests and then you could buy each photo for about $1, a small play ground in the corner to use, a sticker booth where you could get your name placed on a Disney character sticker, a candy bar, an adult buffet, a kids buffet, hot dogs, popcorn and popsicles.
It was a really fun party. I am glad that our kids got to experience it since I don’t ever plan to throw a party for them like this! It is true what they say, “It’s More Fun In The Philippines!”