Kannawidan Ylocos Festival: Pride of Ilocano Culture

          Kannawidan is a variant of the Ilocano word "tawid" meaning heritage or inheritance. The Kannawidan (local term for traditional practice) festival was also an occasion to strengthen the Ilocano culture, recognize Ilocos Sur's sons and daughters who brought honor to the province, celebrate abundant harvest or just to celebrate the Ilocano spirit that continues to drive locals to boost the province. It is an Ilocano term meaning feast of rich heritage and culture. It marks the 198th foundation of Ilocos Sur, which separated the province from Ilocos Norte by a Royal Decree on February 2, 1818.

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         Ilocos Sur has a rich heritage and unique culture that are to be preserved for the next generations because it is observed that many of these traditions, songs, dances and other Ilocano culture are not familiar to the younger generations already. Children of today are paying more attention to the modern and novelty dances they seen on the television than the traditional ones. There is also a need to evaluate the different products of the different municipalities and the agricultural products and livestock of the farmers and fisher folks. Because of this, the provincial government of Ilocos Sur conceived a festival that will highlight these culture and traditions and attract local and foreign tourists as well. They call it the KANNAWIDAN Ylocos Festival, it is also a time to commemorate the anniversary of Ilocos Sur as a province since it was separated on February 3, 1818.

          It is a celebration that lasts from the last week of January up to the first week of February. Included in the course of events is the commemoration of the foundation day of the province.The festival showcases the rich heritage, tradition, culture, arts, crafts and delicacies of Ilocos Sur. Various festivities were staged from trade, agriculture, aqua and a display of farm products. Tradition was also found in the culinary treats that residents prepared including delicacies that Ilocos Sur is known for. Different Municipalities displayed products under the One-Town-One-Product (OTOP) booth inside the trade fair. Traditional games were played.There were Sarsuela and choir competition. and also the Saniata which is the showcasing the beauty of Ilocanas.

          Kannawidan Festival is very important, because this festival, we are preserving the culture, history and the old traditions of Ilocos Sur. Every Ilocanos were going to Vigan City where kannasidan usually take place every year just to celebrate this festival. We must be proud of being an Ilocano because even foreigners admire our culture and traditions.

Changing One Another for the Better

       

          Change is the only permanent in this world and this change will start with me, myself and I. As a student, daughter and part of our community or world rather. How can I start this change and how can I encourage others to change.

          Change will start with me, myself and I. I will change myself for the better. As student I want to be a role model to my classmates, schoolmates and to my friends. As part of our family or as a daughter I will teach my sisters as being good to others and also as a role model to them. And as part of our community or world I would like to take care our environment when there is a trash around I will pick it up and put it to the right place or to the trashcans, I also donated some money on UNICEF to help the children.

          Encouraging others to change is not easy but I will do my best to encourage them from doing right and not the wrong once. I will encourage them by telling a story or the output if they will change or not. And what can cause them if they will change themselves.

          Changing one another is maybe hard but if it starts with me, myself and I it would be easier to make the world more safe or clean and to be good examples. Change is the only permanent in this world, change is possible for all of us and change will start with me and you.

Viva Vigan!

          Filipino culture are the festivals being celebrated every town. One of the most popular is the Vigan Town Fiesta during January every year. It is usually start at January 25 in honor of there patron which is St. Paul the Apostle. And before the Vigan Town Festival there is another one before it which is the Longganisa Festival that held every January 22.

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          Longganisa Festival wherein there is a longganisa-themed parade and at one time attempted to set a record for having the longest longganisa that ever made. Vigan lonnganisa, also known as the Ilocano longganisa, is a Filipino pork sausage originating from Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. It is a type of de recado longganisa. It is also a native version of Mexican salami, which has a garlic flavor that has become an all time breakfast favorite. The festival has become a crowd-drawer. It is a great take-home gift after partaking Vigan Fiesta.


         To the most awaited main festival of Vigan which is the Vigan Town Fiesta in honor of there patron, St. Paul the Apostle. There are also some establishments made dedicated to him that are found elsewhere in the city.Vigan’s main church, the Metropolitan Cathedral is dedicated to St. Paul and it stands at the core of the Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia. The major Catholic educational institution in Vigan that stands beside the church is also dedicated to the patron, the St. Paul College of Ilocos Sur. The Vigan City Fiesta usually lasts for several days. It includes within the period the celebration of the anniversary of the cityhood of Vigan, which is commemorated every January 27.


          This Vigan Fiestas are one of the best in the Philippines. Every day on January you can enjoy the festivals until night time. Many tourists and Biguenos around the world also came or came back just to celebrate this festivals. Let's visit and celebrate, Viva Vigan!

2020: Let's Start the Year with New Beginning

          New year with new person I am. I want to change some of my hobbies and also want to reduce my bad attitude. These year it is year of the metal rat which means this year is all about the people that are happy-go-lucky and love the limelight. However, beneath the jolly exterior, they are tough as nails and a possible boiling pot of emotions. They are specially adept at concealing their negative emotions such as possessiveness, jealousy and selfishness.

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          This year I want to like turn around the bad emotion of the metal rat to be calm and be more hard working this year as I want to complete my junior high school and step to the new chapter of my life. i want to help more. I want to take good care of my health and maintain my weight until I graduate. I want to be more positive and concentrate to every work I will be doing. I'm a person that want to do anything just to pass what are to be past on time. I want also to be more close to God as of the past few years. The new beginning, new chapter of my life, new goals and and new me.

          The new year has already started and I'm positive that I can change myself for the better. I'm capable of anything and I want to show it sooner or later not only on my characteristics but only on my physical appearance. I will do my best to make it.