Kannawidan: Ilocos Sur's Cultural Treasure

 Kannawidan Festival of Ilocos Sur is celebrated every month of February The festival showcases the vibrant and  rich cultural traditions and history of the province through various traditional dances with a lively music and colorful parades, it ensures that the rich legacy of Ilocano people is passed down to the next generations. The festival does not only keep the tradition vibrant but it also help boost and strengthen the identity of the Ilocano people and the province.

Moreover, the festival also plays a crucial role in promoting the tourist attractions and destinations of Ilocos Sur including the visitors, it draws them to explore more into the significant history of the province such as the Calle Crisologo that is known for having a well-preserved Spanish Colonial architecture and its wonderful ambiance.

Overall, Kannawidan festival is a vital celebration with its powerful expression of Ilocos Sur's cultural heritage, significant history and community spirit. The festival not only honors the past but also shapes the future of Ilocos Sur.

The Celebration of Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is celebrated because, over the centuries, it has become a day to dedicated and express our love and affection to our partner, family and friends. It originated as a Christian feast day honoring a martyr named Valentine, and through later folk traditions it has also become a significant celebration of romance and love all over the world. 

Some people express their affection by giving gifts and lover letters, spend quality time with their pertner, family or friends. But as a person who doesn't really celebrate it, I still express my affection by hanging out and spending time with my friends and family, and spending time with them itself is enough for me to show my affection towards them.

Expressing Love and Affection

February 14 the heart's day.

What is Valentine's day? Well, most people already know it, but it is an annual festival that is celebrated every February 14, where people celebrate romantic love, friendship and admiration, it is a special day for people to express their love and affection by giving flowers and gifts to their loved ones; family, friends, boyfriend/girlfriend. It is not just a simple occasion but also a cherishable moment to create another memories filled with love.

Some people take it as a chance to confess their feelings to someone, some showing their appreciation to their partner and some may be their day of self-love.

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The Story of our Community-based Research Journey

Before me and my groupmates started our community-based research,  to go on with the flow of our research easily, we firstly devised a plan on when we will be starting, after planning our leader did a draw lots on what part each member will be assigned to do. 

During the making of our community-based research, me and my groupmates got to explore further more about the historical significances of our municipality and the barangay of Cabittaogan. We roamed around the barangay of Cabittaogan for the documentation of our reseach as well as looking for people living in the barangay for our reseach.

It stressful but fun. Me and my groupmates surely and enjoyed exploring around the place. We even got to hangout, have some chitchats with each other and enjoy the sceneries of the placed we went to for our research while also gaining new experience and acquiring more knowledge. 

However, while we were doing our web design, there were times where we struggled to understand how to input the codes, properly, but to fix the problem we watched some tutorials in youtube. We cooperated and helped each other, to prevent any misunderstandings while doing our research and for us to work with it smoothly.

Overall, it was a great yet challenging experience of learning. Despite the problems we faced while doing our web design, we still managed to find a solution to the problem. And cooperation is the only key in able to go on with the flow of our research smoothly and easily

 

New Experiences and Explorations for the 3rd quarter

3rd quarter is nearing its end.

3rd quarter was surely challenging for me, but I as well as had a lot of new experiences and explorations. I further more explored deep and gained knowledge in coding and study the proper usage of html tags that we have learned, as well as expanded my knowledge about computer coding including our blog that helped me with my express my thoughts. Additionally, while doing our community-based research, I got to learn and explore more about the historical significance of our municipality and barangay.

Although, despite gaining more knowledge and learnings, there were still times that I struggled to catch up with our lessons. It was stressful and rough for me because I also had a hard time managing my time in studying as stress was eating me up due to the stack of loading activities from other subjects, including our community-based research. It was quite overwhelming for a slow-learner student like me; I started having self-doubts and loss of motivation.

However, I still somehow overcame the challenges by making a to-do-list, to organize the activities and assignments that I would prioritize, asking help from my classmates and teachers. Despite the overwhelming stress that ate me up, I still tried to stand up and face it, I still tried to look on the positive side and didn't let myself fully drown in the negative side.

Moving on, I will continue to further learn and expand my knowledge not only in ICT but also in other subjects. I will continue to use what we have learned in the 3rd quarter for the lessons that we will tackle in upcoming 4th quarter. It was a tough quarter for me but I will  still continue to make skill and self improvements that I can use in the future.

Chinese New Year 2025

 Have you ever thought, "Why do Filipinos celebrate Chinese new year?" No clue? Well here's the answer to your question.

Chinese new year is a significant cultural event that is not only celebrated in China but also in other countries, including the Philippines and it has become a part of the Filipino culture. One of the primary reasons why Filipinos celebrate Chinese new year is because of the shared belief in luck, prosperity and success, making Chinese new year an appealing celebration, especially for business. Also, beliefs like cleaning the house before the new year to sweep away the bad luck or giving ang pao with money in it is a symbol of a fresh start, with hope and blessings. 

Moreover, Chinese new year in the Philippines is more than about traditions and cultures, but also about the shared significant cultures and histories. It is a celebration to come together as a community and look forward to a new beginnings.

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Vigan Cityhood

 The Vigan City, located in the province of Ilocos of  has surely made a big and significant difference now. A city that was once a municipality, now blossomed into one of the historically significant and full of rich  cultures and traditions cities in the Philippines.

Vigan back then, in its early years, was once a primarily small and quiet town. During the time when the Spanish arrived and established the town, Vigan, its cobblestone streets and charming Spanish-era architecture were already beginning to take shape. Under Spanish rule, Vigan developed a distinct colonial architecture that blends both Spanish and local Filipino elements, giving it a unique character. The town’s layout, which features a grid of streets and open plazas, was carefully planned to facilitate trade, governance, and social interaction. The economy was also supported by the production of crafts, including pottery, weaving, and woodcrafts, which remain integral parts of Vigan’s identity today.

Now, Vigan has become a vibrant city, with a lot of improvements in its infrastructure, including better roads, modernized utilities, and more accessible transportation links to other parts of the country. it stands as an example of how cultural preservation can coexist harmoniuosly. Vigan today continues to attract visitors from all over the world, with its ancient and ethereal features. With its growing population, it also helps in boosting the city's identity and local economy while also benefitig the residents and local workers of  Vigan. As of today Vigan City still continues to shine bright as one of the province of Ilocos Sur's precious treasure.

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