A Day, Full of Love

 

                                                             A Day Full of Love

    

We celebrate Valentine's every at exact date February 14. But why do we celebrate Valentine's Day? Well, Valentine's Day originated as a Christian feast day honoring a martyr named Valentine. Through later folk traditions, it has become a significant cultural and commercial celebration of romance and love in many regions of the world. Everytime February comes, you'll start to see a lot of heart decorations around you. Some people are excited celebrating it, while others don't. It is because some people thinks that Valentine's is just celebrated by people who have partners, but what they don't realize is that Valentine's is for all, for friends, family, teachers, coworkers, and more.

Before Valentine's, my classmates decided to exchange gifts on Valentine's in order for us to receive a gift on this day (especially most of us are single haha). We draw names and I got Angel. February comes. I greeted my parents a HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY and kissed them. After that I went to school and it was quite cute since it is my first time, giving a gift to anyone (except, my parents) in Valentine's. The one who got my name was Gade and I was pleased on what he gave to me, it was a lot of foods. I also got flower from Neriah. It was all cute. Later on that day, I greeted my online friends.

Moving on, I realized that Valentine's was not only for people who have partners. I admit it that at first, I was really bitter. But as time goes by, I realized that there is something more, about Valentine's. Valentine's is a month of Love and Heart. I realized that love does not only work romantically for couples, there is more than that and it is the unconditional love that we give and receive from our family and friends. Everyday is Valentine. We choose to love and care to people especially our loved ones, everyday. Sometimes, the greatest love is not found in dramatic scenes that poets and writers immortalize. Often, the greatest manifestation of  love are the simple act of kindness and caring that we extend to those we meet along the path.   Love is for everyone, yourself, family, friends, and God.

Source: 1st Picture: https://pin.it/6YEb2Cj

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Kannawidan Festival 2023

 

                                                               Kannawidan Festival

Kannawidan Festival, it is the Festival that not only the City of Vigan celebrates but the whole province of Ilocos Sur. Kannawidan is a variant of the Ilocano word "tawid" meaning heritage or inheritance. It commemorates the separation of the two Ilocos provinces in 1818. Last February 2, 2023 was the 205th Founding Anniversary of the Province of Ilocos Sur. The celebration is considered as the prime festival  of the province and is visual and is a feast for the indigenous costumes, dances, and songs, religious  rituals, cookfest and trade fairs that showcases distinctly  Ilocano  products.  Kannawidan Ylocos Festival became an annual festival that aims to create awareness on the preservation of the province' rich cultural heritage, practices and traditionds, and a showwcase of the different agriculture and industry products of the province.

Kannawidan festival has always been fun and exciting, but then Covid 19 happened. It was the time when they  need to temporarily stop the  celebration o Kannawidan. It is because it s really dangerous to hold  a concerts and contests. After 2 years, Kannawidan is finally back.  Here, you can experience and witness the whole indigenous performances, religious rituals, and more. Kannawidan Abel Iluko Fashion Show, Kannawidan Street Dancing, Battle of the bands, Kannawidan Float Parade, Kannawidan LGBT Festival Queen are just some of the activities that people do. Abel Iloko, Bagnet, Pinakbet are just some of the products of Ilocanos that you can try here. Kanawidan promotes the rich culture of  Ilocanos.

Kannawidan has always been part of people lives here, and if you ask them how they feel about it, I can ensure that you'll only hear positive comments about it. It is always fun. The Government of Ilocos Sur never fails to impress and to put smile on the faces of their people. A lot of Filipino artists are coming and celebrating this festival with us and that's why Kannawidan has always been fun. This year, Mikael Daez joins  Meghan Young and Sophia Senoron hosting the Miss Ilocos Sur 2023 pageant.  As a Bigueño, I am happy and proud to be celebrating Kannawidan festival. It never fails to impress me. Overall, Kannawidan was great this year, and I am looking forward for more years to celebrate this festival.

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 1st picture: http://www.govisitphilippines.com/blog.php?blog=98

2nd picture:

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftawidnewsmag.com%2Fkannawidan-ylocos-festival-2019-where-ilocos-sur-mixes-the-old-and-new-in-ilocano-culture%2F&psig=AOvVaw0KARO5HCZ_u88Ft-BAlIiv&ust=1676596590201000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CBAQjRxqFwoTCLDoi5bvmP0CFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD (by; Imelda  Castro-Rivero?PIA1 Ilocos Sur, February 4, 2019)

3rd picture:

https://www.vigattintourism.com/assets/images/photo_library/optimize/1347679393LQaaCohs.jpg