kathlene

KANNAWIDAN: THE YLOCOS FESTIVAL

Ilocos Sur has a rich heritage and unique culture. To preserve these, the Kannawidan Festival was conceived showcasing the Ilocano culture. In addition, it is also a time to commemorate the anniversary of Ilocos Sur as a province since it was separated on February 3, 1818.

The deep rooted religiousity of the Ilokanos is seen through a mass at the St. Paul Cathedral which usually opens the celebration. A procession of the patron saints of the parishes and images of Jesus Christ and Virgin Mary around the province’s capital city is usually being held.

Such activities are being conducted to highlight the culture of the Ilocanos through dances, songs, costumes to mention a few. We could go back in time through the presentations of folk dances with their graceful movements, excellent rendition of songs and playing the indigenous musical instruments, theatrical plays and such.

One of the most visited cite during the festival is the Trade and Agri Fair The trade and agri fair displays all the products from the different municipalities of the province and of the exhibitors from other provinces. The annual Pinaka contest where farmers demonstrate their extraordinary farm and fishery products and livestock also draw attention to the visitors.

One also of the highlights is the awarding of the Fr. Jose Burgos Achievement Awards and other special awards to those who really had excelled ad uplifted the name of the province in different fields.

Another activity during the Kannawidan Festival is the Miss Saniata, a pageant which just showcases the captivating beauties of the Ilocano women.

All of these are evidence that the Kannawidan Ylocos Festival is already becoming a fast rising festival in the country as shown by the number of participants and tourists who flocked and became a part of the festival. Kannawidan indeed is an attraction because it showcases the culture of Ilocanos that made them distinct from other ethnic groups of the Philippines.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE AN ICT STUDENT?

| at 6:05 AM

One..two..three features are not just enough to be an ICT student… Nonetheless, what does it really take to be an ICT student?

For four years, I have been not just a student because with distinction, I was an ICT student. We, who have had a subject of ICT are fortunate enough because not all the students of Ilocos Sur National High School have had it.

An ICT student does not only talk of a computer literate student. On the other hand, you must have the desirable qualities for you to learn more.

If you give it your all to a certain thing, you are steadfast. How could you acquire more familiarities if you don’t commit yourself to it? ICT is a subject which is not just taken for granted only. It is essential for us when we step to greater heights.

“I” stands for “INTELLECTUAL”. We become intellectual if we persist to learn. An ICT student must be intellectual not only on the lessons, but on himself. He should be knowledgeable with his attitudes so he can evaluate himself if he really does want to turn out well.

“C” is for “CURIOUS”. If you are an ICT student, you must be eager enough to know more about something. You should not only be being spoon-fed by the teacher but you should conduct your own probes to answer your own questions and discover more ideas.

“T” means “THROUGHGOING”. We should be always careful of what we are doing. The “undos” and “redos” are limited so we must be careful enough for us to not to end up with failures.

Remember, to be an ICT student is a commitment. Being an ICT student is being an “Intellectual”, “Curious”, and “Throughgoing” student.

My Dream, My Future

| at 1:59 AM

“Climb every mountain, ford every stream, follow every rainbow, till you find your dream.”

All of us live in dreams. I believe, our dreams are our real life. We dream for the future. We always dream to take a little glimpse on satisfaction.

Soon, I’ll be entering again a new and even a tougher dimension of life. I strive. I struggle. I always endeavour. All these, I do because I have dreams. I have always wanted a good future.

Someday..somehow..I’ll be wearing an office uniform being greeted by the other employees who see me. My secretary would be asking me if I would schedule an appointment or meeting with the investors or clients. Is this just too unviable?! Well, I hope not!

Alternatively, I’ll be giggling with my kids and husband as we would be watching a comedy movie and at the same time, nipping ice cream on the sofa during the night. And at daytime, I would be going to a simple work and so with my husband while the kids on school, My husband would be driving for me to my workplace and in the afternoon, after getting the kids back, he would also be bringing me back home…then again.. family bonding…What a wonderful life!

Or maybe, before having my own family, I would be bringing my parents and my sisters to the different places where we could enjoy and relax.

There’s nothing wrong about having your own dreams. As long as we commit ourselves to find these dreams even how high the mountains are, even how deep the ocean is, definitely, these dreams will turn to reality.

REFLECTION

| at 2:56 AM

         Another new year has come and the 3rd grading is already about to end.
          What did I do this quarter? Well, I have attended different contests, trainings and seminar workshops. Honestly, I was not able to cope up easily with the lessons I've not attended. But because of the help of my classmates, at least I understood those lessons.
   I would not forget my three day stay in Dagupan, Pangasinan together with the other delegations from Ilocos Sur National High School during the Regional Schools Press Conference. I may not have brought home the bacon, I'm so proud that I was able to join such contests like this.
                  The Regional Leadership Training which was aslso held in Dagupn is one of the significant events that happened during this grading period.
                  I'm hoping that I'll again enjoy the next and last grading of my high school life.

NEW YEAR, NEW ME

| at 5:37 PM

It's now 2012! Do you have already your plans for yourself? Or are you going to be what you used to be since last year?

I always think it's funny but no one knows if it's true, 2012 is the end of the world?! woaw! Well, it is in you if you are going to believe or not. On the other hand, I seriously believe that it's not yet the end for me, for you, and for all of us to make changes within ourselves. The time keeps going for you to make a new you.
Just remember, you are here on Earth because you have a reason. You have your own mission to accomplish and to make that mission possible, you should make the best out of your life. You have to change what is needed to be changed to make a better you.

THE ESSENCE OF CHRISTMAS

| at 5:23 PM

Christmas, traditionally celebrated every 25th of December is always a much awaited event for us Filipinos. This special event genuinely strengthens every Filipino's faith in God as it marks the birth of our saviour, Jesus Christ.
The essence of Christmas relies not only on the christmas tree, christmas lights, and other decorations. It's presence lingers on how we celebrate it whole heartedly by drawing peace, love, sharing and giving to others.

Keeping In Mind Our Mother Tongue

| at 5:03 PM

We live in a world where there is always an every thing's purpose. The things we see around were created not only to fill the empty spaces, rather, they were there to play the roles they were created for.
Having different languages and dialects is one thing that's for sure leaves a question mark to most of us. Why did it not happen to have only one language on earth? Well, as being said, everything has its own purpose.
Iloco as we call our own dialect in the Ilocos Region.We communicate everyday using this dialect. Because of this, we were able to survive. We were able to get what we wanted.
Let us remember, we were born Ilocanos, we lived through Iloco, we survived through it so we must always keep in mind our mother tongue.

kathlene

ICT Blogs 2011-2012