Pride of the Ilocano culture

         The province of Ilocos Sur has recently celebrated its Kannawidan Ylocos Festival. It is a celebration that lasts from the last week of January up to the first week of February. Included in the course events is the commemoration of the foundation day of the province. The provincial government of Ilocos Sur conceived a festival that will highlight these culture and traditions and attract local and foreign tourists as well. 

          Kannawidan is an Ilocano term which means a feast of all heritages, practices and products in Ilocos Sur. These include traditional tribal rituals, choir and glee club competition, street dance, folk dances, and contemporary dance competitions. These events encourage Ilocanos to learn these songs and dances for sustainability and preservation. This festival aims to create awareness on the preservation of the province rich cultural heritage, practices and traditions, and a showcase of the different agriculture and industry products. One mission of the festival is paying more attention to the children. It is because of the observation that many traditions  songs, dances, and other Ilocano culture are not recognised by the younger generations of the province.

          All of these are evidence that the Kannawidan Festival is already becoming a fast rising festival. Kannawidan indeed is an attraction because it showcases the culture of Ilocanos that made them distinct from other ethnic groups of the Philippines. It was a fun-filled week of celebration of the Kannawidan Festival here in Ilocos Sur.

References :

http://www.ilocandiatreasures.com/?m=1

https://saluyot.wordpress.com/2015/02/02/kannawidan-ylocos-festival-2015

http://www.ilocossur.gov.ph/index.php/component/k2/item/205-2016-kannawidan-festival-opens

It starts with me

According to Mother Teresa, "If everyone only cleaned their own doorstep, the whole world would be clean." So what does this say to you?

          To me, it says that we can only change ourselves, and our first priority should be changing our ways and beliefs, cleaning our own doorstep. How can I lead others if I can't lead myself? How can others trust me, or I trust others, if I first can't trust myself? How can I love others if I can't love myself? All these require change within to achieve.

       

Yes, change always begins with us and if we wish to change the world in which we exist, we need to be that change. By changing ourselves we are changing the world. We are ripples. Our thoughts and our actions have an outward effect on the world. We don't have to physically make those changes happen. So while we can make a difference with our actions, we can change the world with our energy. We can inspire millions, we can line up with peace, we can line up with a safe, whole, healthy earth and happy, and passionate people. You do not need other people to line up with this vision in order to experience it. All it takes is you. 

          We must be the change first. We must be willing to look at ourselves honestly and see that which is limiting us and that which no longer serves us in this world. When we are able to do that and dig deep, we can begin to take those first steps towards change. As other see the transformation in us, and we begin to live it, it becomes a ripple effect of change. Try making a change everyday even if it's not a huge one. The small deed will build up to something immense over time.

References :
https://www.arvinddevalia.com/blog/2011/09/15/be-the-change
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New Year, New Me

With 2019 around the corner, you'll hear people say "new year, new me" in multiple occasions. This points to resolutions they're making o bring about some major changes in their lives; things like eating healthier, paying off debt or travelling more. Whether or not we believe in resolutions, this time of the year inspires us all to reflect and figure out ways to improve.
          For many people New year is a chance to finally get rid of some old habits and try and make some positive changes to their day to day lives. New year, New me? Oh that is not a phrase that I want to live by this year. I don't see thee need to go and start changing everything about myself just because we're entering new year. I actually like the person that I am, and I don't have the desire to change myself. Entering this new year I don't want to change myself, I want to be the same as the old me but to be a better one.
          I'm at a good place in my life, where I have a better understanding of who I am, and who I want to be. But I also know that there is always a room for a little self improvement, and you will never stop growing as a person. I hope I am the same me that I am today. I hope I still have my smile, outgoing personality, the same positive attitude, and the same love for life that I do now. But I also hope that I can look back on the year and honestly say that I'm an even better person than I was.

References :
https://www-smartfem-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.smartfem.com/health/new-year-new-me/amp/?amp_js_v=a2&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQCCAE%3D#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.smartfem.com%2Fhealth%2Fnew-year-new-me%2F

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https://metro-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/metro.co.uk/2018/01/01/lets-stop-it-with-the-new-year-new-me-thing-bettering-yourself-should-have-no-time-limit-7162602/amp/?amp_js_v=a2&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQCCAE%3D#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fmetro.co.uk%2F2018%2F01%2F01%2Flets-stop-it-with-the-new-year-new-me-thing-bettering-yourself-should-have-no-time-limit-7162602%2F