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

https://www.smartfem.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/new.year_.feature..jpg

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

Third chapter!

Oh!  Another chapter has ended and completed. And I'm so happy because I learn something new again. And because time runs so fast I did not noticed that this chapter was over. Another chapter, another beginning, another lesson again to discover and learn something more about it.
     During this quarter, we discussed different topics. First is we talked about the tags for adding image, background image, font colors, font faces font size and a lot more.  We are still posting blogs on our accounts about different topics or themes. At first, it was difficult for me to do that web page. But with the help of my classmates it become easier.
     Moving on, I will continue to post more blogs in my blog account so that my writing skills will be develop. And I will continue to share knowledge, new ideas from what I've learned from my teacher . And I will expect that the last  chapter will be an interesting one and more different topics to discuss and learn.

Spirit of Love

Christmas is a time to renew bonds of love. It's a wonderful time when loved ones can show appreciation for each other. It's also a great time to use that love to build bridges of understanding, acceptance and forgiveness- Shelley Landon.

A season when we celebrate the birth of Christ the King, the redeemer of mankind. So, what does Christmas mean to you? Christmas means a spirit of love, a time when the love of God and the love of our fellow men should prevail over all hatred and bitterness, a time when our thoughts and deeds and the spirit of our lives manifest the presence of God. We give each other presents but do we really know the essence of Christmas?

Anyway, the essence of Christmas is not to have a house that is full of Christmas decorations and giving expensive gifts. The real meaning of it is that sharing what you have, not just the material things but also those that can only be felt like a warm, tight hug, a simple thank you, showing our appreciation to our loved ones and forgiveness among others. No matter what people with for these season, what matters most is that the desires of their hearts are granted as long as nobody is hurt.

This should therefore be a period of gratitude to God for sparing our lives and counting us among the living. It should be equally be an opportunity for us to mend our ways with God. The spirit behind Christmas is that of sharing and giving. Christmas is all about love and the birth of the Lord.

References:

https://www.thefamilyinternational.org/en/christmas/christmas-reading/love-essence-christmas/

http://www.filipinobloggersworldwide.com/2014/12/love-true-essence-of-christmas.html?m=1

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https://www.awaaznation.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Merry-Christmas-HD-Images-Wallpapers-Free-Download-11-e1513514338122.jpg

We are all EQUAL

     We are all born the same way as humans, and therefore deserve the same rights and acceptance as long as we all follow the laws. But there are certain groups of people who have faced injustice and discrimination because they are of a specific race, skin color and/or culture that some of us consider to be part of lower category of human beings

   I believe all people must be treated equally. Race,sex,age,religion,and other pretty differences should not matter. People in general are equal but hold different statuses in life. You can hold a higher status, have special laws for your race,and be considered above the rest but in the end we are all still the same. Every one has the right to be here on Earth.

    Most of us have a God given belief that all human beings are born equal;which means that everyone has equal qualities and equal attributes and gets equal opportunities to excel in life. They said that all men are created equal. I try to live by this ideal. My parents taught me that I should accept all people and treat them equally. Human rights are universal in nature, to mean that they are applicable in every part of the universe to everyone. 

     I hope that someday, when a person looks at another they won't judge them until they actually meet them. Race, sex, age, and religion don't make someone any less of a person. A person's age should not matter. Both young and old should have the same rights. As long as a person is educated, they have a right to form an opinion about it.

References:

https://essaybasics.com/blog/men-and-women-should-have-equal-rights-essaypaper-sample/

https://edeq.stanford.edu/sections/equality-opportunity-introduction

https://www.bartleby.com/essay/We-Are-All-Equal-F35YARZVC

https://wordpress.philau.edu/thevoice/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/gender-equality-a-dogma-b53759ce125c14cf4e9cdd38022436ca.jpg

Isulong: Tamang Pag-aaruga para sa lahat ng bata

    
Kay dami ng mga bata ang pakalat-kalat sa lansangan. Mga batang halos mamatay na sa gutom. Mga kabataan na dapat nagsisipag-pasok sa paaralan. Nasaan ba ang kanilang mga magulang?

   

   Kung hindi sana pabaya ang kanilang mga magulang ay maiiwasan ang mga karumal dumal na mga krimen. Kasalan ng mga pabayang magulang kung bakit nalilihis sa tamang landas ang kanilang mga anak. Ang mga magulang dapat ang magsilbing modelo sa loob man o labas ng tahanan. Ang mga magulang ang unang tao na nakagisnan nila sa mundo. Ang mga magulang ang huhubog at mag-aakay sa kanilang mga anak patungo sa tamang landas ng buhay. Hindi ko lubos na maintindihan ay kung bakit napakaraming mga kabataan ang napapariwara ang buhay. May mga bata pa nga na nagtatrabaho upang may makain sila imbes yung magulang ang nagsasakripisyo ay yung mga anak ang gumagawa. Tanong ko sa aking sarili, "Bakit may ibang mga magulang na ginustong magkaanak pero pagdating na nang responsibilidad nila bilang isang magulang ay hindi nila ito ginagampanan? Bakit pa ba sila nagkaanak kung hindi naman nila kaya o di kaya'y hindi sila handa na harapin ang responsibilidad na iyon?"

   Responsibilidad ng mga magulang ang tamang pag-aaruga nila sa mga anak. Kinakailangan nila ng haba ng pagtitiis at pagtitiyaga. Kailangan na magkatuwang palagi ang magulang sa lahat ng bagay upang mapalaki ng mabuti ang kanilang mga anak. Dapat na maglaan sila ng oras at panahon para sa kanilang  mga anak upang hindi kailanman maligaw ng landas.
 
   Sabi nga ni Jose Rizal na ang kabataan ang siyang pag-asa ng bayan. Kaya pinagsisikapan ng mga magulang na pag-aralin ang kanilang mga anak. Kaya ngayon huwag sanang pababayaan ng mga magulang ang kanilang mga anak upang hindi sila maligaw ng landas.


References:
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