Hunger Games Philippines 1st Anniversary

I earlier attended the anniversary meet-up of Hunger Games Philippines, a community/fan organization for Filipino Hunger Games fans and of which I'm a part of. For those who aren't aware of what The Hunger Games is, here's a brief synopsis:

In a not-too-distant future, the United States of America has collapsed, weakened by drought, fire, famine, and war, to be replaced by Panem, a country divided into the Capitol and 12 districts. Each year, two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games. Part entertainment, part brutal intimidation of the subjugated districts, the televised games are broadcasted throughout Panem as the 24 participants are forced to eliminate their competitors, literally, with all citizens required to watch. When 16-year-old Katniss's young sister, Prim, is selected as the mining district's female representative, Katniss volunteers to take her place. She and her male counterpart, Peeta, the son of the town baker who seems to have all the fighting skills of a lump of bread dough, will be pitted against bigger, stronger representatives who have trained for this their whole lives.

Recently, the book was syndicated to be turned into a film, starring Jennifer Lawrence (Winter's Bone) and Josh Hutcherson (The Kids Are All Right), and is deemed to be one of the biggest hit of Summer 2012. You can watch the trailer here.

Being a fan of the trilogy, I immediately signed up for the local fan club as soon as I found out its existence, and it is here where I met some of the nicest people I've ever known! If you're a fan of the book and are a local, I suggest you sign up to become a member of this amazing organization. Instructions are here at HGP's Facebook page. We have lots in store in the coming months, so be part of the growing HGP family now!

And now, some photos from earlier! Photo credits go to RJ Gonzaga and Rane Magnayon.

We're 1, you guys!

The anniversary cake!

Discussing how to blow the candle

Taking turns introducing oneself before being served a slice
of this delicious chocolate cake!

Contract signing with Steffie and Erica from The Skip Train,
HGP's official partners in distributing Hunger Games merchandise,
and Angel of Hunger Games Philippines

Enjoyed the company of fellow Filipino tributes today! Happy anniversary HGP! May the odds be ever in your favor! :D