Gender reveal party videos are popular on social media. Whether Facebook yan, Instagram, or Tiktok, iba-ibang diskarte for gender reveal parties ang makikita at mapapanood ninyo.

Mayroong slicing of the cake, popping of the balloon, at kung anu-ano pang gimik.

Pero ang tanong… is a gender reveal party in the Philippines (or other countries) necessary? O nag-aaksaya lang sila ng pera at mag-show off?

In fact, someone on Reddit asked these questions:

Ako lang ba ang di nagegets kung bakit merong gender reveal party?

If boy ang baby, malulungkot ba sila if girl yun? Di ko ma gets why it should be celebrated.

Also, natutuwa ba talaga ang mga bisita dito?

Or may pake ba talaga sila pag ang baby ay boy or girl?

Pero, before we delve deeper into the comments and reactions of other users, let us talk more about gender reveal parties.

What is a Gender Reveal Party?

Like any other party, a gender reveal party is a gathering of people usually organized by the couple (husband and wife). The highlight of this event is when the couple reveals the gender of their new baby. So normally, couples throw a gender reveal party if the wife is pregnant and will soon become a mom. It doesn’t matter if the mom will give birth to her first, second, third, or twelfth baby.

The program of the party varies. Quick gender reveal parties will only feature the actual reveal. While longer ones usually include games, speeches, and even a guessing game for the guests, wherein huhulaan nila kung ano nga ang gender ng magiging baby ng couple.

Sometimes, may food and giveaways din na ipine-prepare ang couple for their guests.

For some gender reveal parties, alam na ng soon-to-be-parents ang gender at ishine-share na lang nila ito sa kanilang friends and family members. For others naman, hindi pa nila ito alam at doon sa mismong party nila malalaman, making it a surprise revelation. With the latter, someone close to the couple and mag-oorganize ng party para nga naman hindi nila agad malaman.

Gender Reveal Party Ideas in the Philippines

If you are thinking of throwing a gender reveal party in the Philippines (or abroad), here are some ideas you can consider:

• Balloon Pop: Fill a large black balloon with either pink or blue confetti. During the party, pop the balloon to reveal the gender.
• Cake Cutting: Bake a cake with either pink or blue filling inside. When it’s time for the reveal, cut into the cake to show the colored interior.
• Smoke Bombs: Use pink or blue smoke bombs to create a dramatic and colorful reveal outdoors.
• Pinata Smash: Fill a pinata with pink or blue candies and confetti. Smash it open to reveal the gender.
• Box of Balloons: Decorate a large box and fill it with pink or blue helium balloons. Open the box to let the balloons fly out, revealing the gender.
• Paint Fight: Have a fun paint fight with pink or blue powder paint. Wear white clothes to make the colors stand out.
• Silly String Spray: Hand out cans of either pink or blue silly string to guests. On cue, everyone sprays the silly string to reveal the gender.
• Confetti Cannons: Use confetti cannons filled with either pink or blue confetti for an exciting and colorful reveal.
• Puzzle Reveal: Create a custom puzzle that, when completed, spells out “It’s a boy!” or “It’s a girl!” Have guests work together to solve it.
• Scratch-Off Cards: Hand out scratch-off cards to guests. When they scratch them, they reveal either pink or blue underneath.

Do you have other gender-reveal party ideas? Share them in the comment section below.

Gender Reveal: Necessary or Waste Of Money?

So, now, let’s get back to our question. Whether you’re in the Philippines or abroad, is throwing a gender reveal party necessary? Let’s find out what other Reddit users have to say.

Knowing it in private should be okay for this user.

This user had a change of heart.

It’s not just about the reveal. There’s more to it din daw.

Yun lang, so ingat-ingat din dapat.

I guess, kanya-kanyang trip lang yan. We have our personal opinions, and let us just be happy to celebrate others’ milestones.