Kannawidan Festival

               Kannawidan Festival is the one of the celebrated festival of Ilocos Sur.  This festival shows us the traditions, cultures and beliefs that the Ilocanos are proud to be. Kannawidan has many activities that let our minds know the life of every Ilocano and its history. Kannawidan is celebrated from January 29 until February 3 every year.

      This year we celebrated Kannawidan through the beginning speech of our beloved Governor Ryan Luis Singson. The festival venue is at the Quirino Stadium. Where there is a huge stage for the performers. There is also carnaval that has more than five rides to try on by the visitors especially those kids and kids at the heart. But we don’t forget the trade fair that features the “One Town One Product” of the 13 towns of Ilocos Sur.

      And here are the prestigious activities that made the Kannawidan and the audience meaningful.

Last Jan.29, we witnessed the ever beautiful dancing fountain at Plaza Salcedo with a fireworks display that made our eyes sparkled. We also shared our different talents through the Siglat Ilocandia Talent search and Band Competition with a special guest of course. On jan.30, we had an Opening Ritual for the Trade Fair, Carnaval and Bonsai Exhibit. There is also Kinnantaan ti Koro tin Ilocos by means of Choir or Rondalla Contest. Those school that has a marching band joined the Marching Band Competition. And even the Contemporary Dance. Dinner time were Ilocano cuisines had been served. But the most delightful is those clothes especially those abel made that had been showed during the Fashion Show.

      And the start of Saniata ti Ilocos were the beautiful ladies showed their own best for their talents. There are also guest artist who joined the fun and excitement last Kannawidan. Feb.1, a Banda Rito, and Banda Roon have been organized. And a comedy night that made all the audience laugh.

      There is also Beach Fiesta at Cabugan Beach Resort. On Feb.2, it is the Saniata ti Ilocos Grand Coronation were one lady grabbed the title, and it is from Caoayan Ilocos Sur. And again another set of artists serenade the Ilocano people. And on Feb.3, the last day of Kannawidan, were Gov. Ryan Luis Singson awarded those contestants who won. Gov. Singson ended the festival through his closing remarks.

      I hope next year that Kannawidan will be more fun and knowledgeable. And many visitors will come and witness on how do Ilocanos live through the history, culture and its beliefs.

My Dream My Future

        All of us has a lot of dreams. Big or small, a simple one or not. We want all of this to become real in the future. We started dreaming when we were young. And dreaming is free to do by somebody else. We live because of our dreams and we dream because we live.

     I have a lot of dreams. Inspite of our difficulties and frustrations that we face through, I still learn to dream big until now. My dreams that one day will be my instrument in facing the successful future of mine and to show who I am today and tomorrow.

     I’d still remember when I was a kid, my family and my school teachers kept on saying this question,  “What will I become in the future?” At first I dreamed to become a nurse, to cure all sick people and cure all illness. But as time goes by, I learned to dream another set of ambitions. I want to become a billionaire, to be famous and to travel around the world. I dreamed also to have powers, supernatural powers to be exact.  To fly like a bird. And then I realized one day, is this my real dreams? Is this will be my life someday?

     Someone asked me again, “What will be your dreams that will hold your future?” this question reflects my heart and my mind. What will be my dreams? And finally I choose my future already. Thanks to the influence of my sister. I want to become an engineer someday. I want to go to college with this course just like my sister. I want also to show to the people who really I am. To burst out  what can I do to make a better world. I want also to become a successful woman. Yes, I dream for myself, but also I have a dream for my family, to my fellow and to the world.

     I dream that my family, will be more stronger and be together always through the chain of love, care and trust with each other. I also dream that my fellow will find their true happiness. Achieve their own ambitions. And to the world, I dream to have a better world. That all people will be unite as one and spread real love and happiness.

      This is all my dreams. And eventually, my future one. This will become all reality when I strive hard and aim high. I should be focus and believe in myself that someday I will hold my dreams tightly. These are my future, I should work for it. And with the help of those people around me especially God, all of this will be fulfil. Nothing is impossible. We dream today, we achieve it tomorrow.

Change It Starts With Me

     Change is to put or to take in place of something else. It is also

to exchange, a substitution, alternation or variation. But there is explicit meaning by all. And change for us is big difference.

     What is this change

now brave and have the courage to face and strive all those numerous challenges that block my way as my journey goes on. And according to her I am more responsible and well prepare in facing the reality especially in choosing my path and goals as a teenager.

     I do believe that being brave, having courage, responsible and preparedness you will become a better person. And most of all, having a perfect world.

                                  New Year, New Me

                New Year is always celebrated during the first day of the year. This festive

occasion means a new life and new beginning. During and before New Year, we do a lot of activities that will make this a big celebration for us. But there is one thing we always do and it is all about making New Years Resolution.

      It is now 2014. Another start to other people and of course for me. Because there is something change in my life. In my physical and emotional appearances. In my daily living and goals. One of those is hopefully I will receive my high school diploma and going to college path with the course I choose. I am more responsible and dedicate to all the things and duties that surely it will make my life a better one. I also already understand the real meaning of life.

       There is no wrong in changing your life and personality or in another word starting another life. As long as you have your heart on it there is nothing impossible.

   

ESSENCE OF CHRISTMAS

         

Christmas is the most joyous celebration in the whole world. For we remember the birth of our Messiah, Jesus Christ. This season is always celebrated during the day of December 25.

          When this celebration arrives it means a lot for us. Especially for children and families. We do a lot of things during this occasion. Decorating our houses. Giving and receiving gifts. Eating more foods during Noche Buena, attending Christmas Parties, traveling around the world. And singing Christmas carols with our angelic voices. For us Filipinos, we enjoy the freezing weather in the early dawn. And we also attend Mass called Misa de Gallo or the Simbang Gabi.

           But the true essence of Christmas is all about one heart. A one heart that is full of hope, love, peace, acceptance and Christianity. We give hope to all our neighbors who lose their selves to all the challenges and trials in life. Especially to all the people who were affected by many calamities. We show our love by means of sharing what we had. Helping one another. Peace in our world. We should not quarrel with each other instead we should all unite. Acceptance means forgiveness. Forgive and forget your enemies and to all people who hurt you. And the most important is Christianity, it is good to attend mass and ask for prayers for our families and love ones. We can do all of these when we have a one heart.

    Jesus is the wonderful gift of God to us for he will be the one to save us from our sins. When we do good things to others, our Messiah is pleased with us. And when we show our hope, love, peace, acceptance and Christianity. Our Lord will be happy and contented watching us in heaven. Because what we do to others, we do it to Him. This is His command and His golden rule.