Sure Ilocos Sur

     Kannawidan, is an Ilocano word that means practiced. Ilocanos celebrates the Kannawidan Festival every last week of January until first week of February. Included in the course of events is the commemoration of the foundation day of the province.

     Kannawudan Festival focus on paying more attention to the children. It is because of the observation that many traditions, songs, dances and other Ilocano culture are not recognized by the younger generations of the province. Having this kind of festival, children may appreciate the rich culture and tradition of the Province of Ilocos Sur.

     On the opening day, there is usually a mass held at the St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral. It is followed by a procession of Patron Saints of the 40 parishes here in Ilocos Sura and images of Jesus Christ and Virgin Mary around Vigan City. It is the Ilocanos' way of giving thanks to the Almighty Gid not only for all the blessings but also for the rich heritage of the province.

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It's within you

     Change happens whether we like it or not and regardless of whether we do anything about it. Tomorrow will be different than today. We have a choice to watch change passively happening around us, or to participate and lead it.

     Changes are taking place on all levels, from simple ro complex. We can manage some changes, we can influence some but in reality, most our outside our control. Few of us can change the history of the world in a significant way. But individually we cannot stop war, poverty, greed and corruption. I cannot invent a cure for cancer but I can change myself. And in changing myself I may have a greater, more positive impact in this world where I live.

     We can lead change and make our world a better place if we start with ourselves. Learning to become a better student, child and a citizen will contribute to my family and my community. By having a positive change into my life, I might be able to positively influence others.

     "Be the change you want to see in this world." Mahatma Gandhi

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Viva Vigan

     Every 25th day of January, Vigan City is celebrating its fiesta. Thus day is the feast day of their Patron Saint, St. Paul or The Conevertion of St. Paul. Another hilight of this celebration is the Longganisa Festival because longganisa is the OTOP or the One Town One Product of Vigan City.

     Vigan City Fiesta is a week-long celebration. Their activities usually starts at every 3rd week of January. One of the hilight of Vigan City Fiesta is the Longganisa Festival. One of the purpose of this festival is to introduce Vigan's One Town One Product which is the longganisa. Bigueños have different activities that has connection to their product longganisa but the most known activity during this festival is the street dancing competiin. All schools around Vigan City are the participants of this activity. Another purpose of this festival is to give respect to their Patron Saint, St. Paul.

     Festival is a one way of being grateful for all the blessings that God have showered upon us. We must always remember that we should be thankful everyday, be thankful for everthing around us and be thankful for everyone.

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Everyday is a New Life

     New year for me has always seemed to be a new beginning of a new life cycle or a new path of self-development, but honestly I never tried ro write or make detailed resolutions. But for this year, I want to make resolutions for self-improvent.

     First of all, I would like to develop my self confidence. I would like to have more courage in my everyday life to face every problems that I may encounter in the future and to accept my faults and failures and put them on the path of improvement. Having self confidence, I also want to manage some situations on my own because I've noticed that in the past years I have been dependant upon the opinions of the peiple around me.

    I also want to surrouns myself with the things that makes me happy. In the past years, I have been surrounded by school works until now but this year I want to have more time for my family, friends and do the things that makes me happy. I would like to give attention and spend more time with the people who have always been in my side from then until now.

     Everyday of your life is a new beginning, not just the first day of the year. New year resolutions are good but it would be better if you will make them as your daily resolutions.

Source: https://ourmindfullife.com/new-year-quotes