by Kenneth K. Ong
The Leather and Lace Ball in cooperation with Ultimat Vodka and Moods condoms brought in the circus to spice-up Davao’s pre-Halloween weekend. Now on it’s second year, the city’s craziest and most fashionable costume ball aims to bring awareness to HIV transmission and prevention and to raise money for the programs of the Davao City Health Office.
Why throw a party you ask? Well, Davao City has one of the highest incidences of HIV transmittal the past few years, and the Leather and Lace Ball aims to pull HIV of the closet and provide a platform where people will finally be aware that HIV/AIDS is real and that we do not have to be afraid to talk about it.
The Legaspi Suites compound was transformed into a small circus tent complete with sideshows, carnival booths and even a fortune teller. Given that Davao’s notorious liquor ban is at two in the morning, guests came in early decked out in some of the sexiest, zaniest, and creepiest costumes, ready to support a good cause and have a good time.
And a good time they did have, many thanks to the crazy antics of Davao’s Drag Artist Divas, kinky parlor games, and masterful ministrations of Davao’s one and only DJ Gary.
As one of the organizers of the event, I would like to personally thank Ultimat Vodka, and Moods condom, and Philip Morris’ Patricia Joven who were there to support the event and also Legaspi Suites, Kamagoo, Osvaldo’s Cakes and Selera for the venue, and everyone who came to support the event, without you the Leather and Lace Ball would not have been possible.
Ciao for now, and see you at next year’s ball!
