Traditional Filipino debut is not complete without the 18 roses and candles. And we will honor this tradition.

According to Wikipedia…

An “18 Roses Dance” is also done, in which 18 males of the debutante’s choice dance with her after presenting her with a single red rose or her favourite flower. This dance is almost always preceded or concluded with a “Father and Daughter Dance”, and sometimes the father takes the place of the 18th rose (who is often the girl’s significant other). An older male relative, such as a grandfather, may take the father’s place if the latter is unavailable or deceased.

The debutante also has 18 “candles”, presented by female friends or relations. Each delivers a short speech about her relationship with the celebrant and any special greeting, and lights a candle that is either in her hand or placed in a stand.