"Holy Week: The Ultimate Journey of Faith and Reflection"

Holy week is the most important time of the year for Christians around the world. It is the week leading up to Easter Sunday and is filled with religious ceremonies, services, and rituals. The Holy week begins on Palm Sunday, the day on which Jesus entered Jerusalem and was greeted by crowds of people who waved palm branches in his honor. The week ends with the Easter Sunday celebration, which marks the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.

Christians observe Holy Week to reflect on Jesus' life and teachings, as well as to remember his sacrifice on the cross. The week culminates with the Last Supper, when Jesus gathered with his disciples to break bread and drink wine, laying the groundwork for the Christian sacrament of communion. The week also includes the Good Friday service, during which Christians remember Jesus' crucifixion and death on the cross. This is a solemn, but important, time for Christians to consider the enormity of Jesus' sacrifice and the love he demonstrated for all humanity.

 

The Holy week is a time for Christians to come together, to pray, and to celebrate. It is a time to reflect on the teachings of Jesus and to deepen one’s faith. During this time, Christians are encouraged to engage in acts of charity and to help those who are less fortunate. Overall, the Holy week is a time of great spiritual significance for Christians all over the world as it reminds them of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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It's More Fun In Vigan : Ilocos Sur Tawid

 

Ilocos Sur is a beautiful province located in the northern Luzon. This year’s celebration was full of surprises. They invited many popular TV artist, conducted so many competitions. One of them was the street dancing competition where different provinces and other neighboring provinces showcased their cultures.

Kannawidan is an Ilocano term which means feast of heritage and culture. Kannawidan is an annual celebration of the province of Ilocos Sur. This festival of Ilocanos aims to restore the habit they have and showcase their inheritance from preceding generations. Kannawidan is derived from the Ilocano term "tawid" meaning inheritance.

Just like in the previously held Vigan City Fiesta, there is also a food and trade fair and the products are more diverse since it features different goods coming from the 22 towns of Ilocos Sur. There are also rides that people will enjoy. Additionally, Kannawidan is much more let's say extravagant in a way since artists come to the province and Ilocano fans have a chance to meet them up close.

Highlights of this festival are the Miss Ilocos Sur,  Kannawidan Street Dancing and Showdown. Miss Ilocos Sur is a pageant where beautiful young ladies represent their hometown and compete in different categories. The street dancing and showdown is where the representatives of towns face off for the different prizes waiting. 

Every heritage and culture is to be known by many. Stories to be passed down to the succeeding generations to come and hopefully they can witness the inheritance that our ancestors have presented us.

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EstyudaNTREPRENEUR 2022

 The event "Likas na Talento at Kasanayan: Tugon a Katatagan at Pagharap sa Hamon ng Bagong Normal" had a successful opening December 2 2022. The goal of this event is to promote students' work and that tle is not an easy or minor subject only. Others may claim that the subject is as simple as playing in the sun, but this is not the case. Students in these subjects must learn how to cook, prepare traditional cuisines such as longganisa, carve furniture, and provide services such as beauty, wellness, and massage. Furthermore, the event's goal is to reveal and see who the talented and brave students who will participate in the said event are.

The main goal of the event was to help JHS students develop their entrepreneurial skills, and I believe that goal was met. Cookery students learned what it's like to work under pressure, just like chefs do. Furthermore, students in agriculture, beauty care, and wellness massage learned how to properly execute'sales talk' in order to sell more products. Meanwhile, ICT, CSS, CSA, Industrial Arts, and Carpentry students interacted with other students and demonstrated the various appliances that distinguish their chosen area of specialization. Indeed, EstyudaNTREPRENEUR is an event that creates a lovely learning environment for ISNHS students.

I learned a lot after attending the event. I discovered that this event is beneficial to student "entrepreneurs" not only because they earn money by selling, but it can also serve as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. This experience has taught me that this event improved their physical and mental abilities. This means they are well-prepared for the future. I also discovered that we can send messages through one of their booths. With that, we took advantage of the opportunity to make fun of one of our friends.

Businesses can provide children with opportunities to be creative innovators while also earning money. Although an increasing number of states and communities have made it easier for young entrepreneurs to earn money, children and teenagers must still obtain the necessary paperwork to operate legally.

  

Second Quarter....DONE!

  

    
Looking back on my first reflection, I stated that I wanted to improve in various areas. It was undoubtedly another journey full of learning and challenges.

    Second Quarter! New lessons, new people, new activities. As usual, stressed. Summative test, not enough days to discuss, thematic projects, and after the vacation, Second quarterly examination, and many more requirements to finish.

 Unlike in the last quarter, it is easier compared to the last quarter. Like in the last quarter, all we need is time management and review. Managing your time is very important. Mix it with a good review and it’ll make a perfect potion for the second quarter.

  Life is a continuous learning. In other words,  is a continuous process of your life. Every day we learn from many things like in our daily experiences. Life is about continuous learning, discovering new things, and growing. Successful people don't think they know everything. They are open to new ideas. And it’s just the right reason why students go to school. If we only depend on experience, there’s no such thing as discovery at all.

    Moving on, I will continue to pursue my dreams by pushing myself to achieve my kind of success in which my parents would be proud of me.

 

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Viva San Pablo, Viva Vigan!!!

 

 

Traditionally, the fiesta is a time of joyful celebration for Filipinos. Fiesta is about your family and your friends sharing time together.  January is one of the biggest month of Vigan where they celebrate their cityhood and to give honor to their dearest patron, St. Paul.

Vigan City Fiesta is held every January 25. The Vigan City Fiesta usually lasts for several days. It includes within the period the celebration of Kannawidan and the anniversary of the cityhood of Vigan, which is commemorated every January 27.

Biguenos from all over the country and even abroad return to Vigan to join their family and friends in the celebration of their fiesta. They are joined by thousands of visitors from other parts of the Philippines and other countries in enjoying the cultural shows, parades and street dancing. There are also food fairs, arts and crafts exhibits, as well as a visiting carnival.

 

 Participants from the different neighboring provinces in the northern region are also sent to compete in the various games and activities, particularly the street dancing competition. This participation by other municipalities makes the Vigan City Fiesta not only a local event participated in by Vigan’s officials, but a national event participated in by other local public heads and national officials. Within the Vigan City Fiesta days, the Longganisa Festival is also celebrated.

 

 

Joining the celebration is quite exhausting but I guarantee that you’ll find yourself enjoying.

Ilocos Sur is a beautiful province located in the northern Luzon. This year’s celebration was full of surprises. They invited many popular TV artist, conducted so many competitions. One of them was the street dancing competition where different provinces and other neighboring provinces showcased their cultures.

I can tell the joy to experience. I enjoyed watching the colorful costumes of the street dancers. That was only one of the main events. What more if you’ve gone all of them.

 

Some traditions and cultures are slowly fading and younger generations unrecognized it and Kannawidan is a great way to bring these back and won't let it totally fade.

 

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A Better Version of Myself

 

Happy New Year! I've made many promises in my life. Some  of them were accomplished, some of them were not. But either way, I will continue to finish all of them. There's nothing to loss if you try.

 

 This year, I want to be a better student, a better daughter, a better friend. As a student, no more cramming, no more low grades. As a daughter, no more laziness. As a friend, be good always and just go with the flow. Hoping to achieve all. For myself, I want to be more responsible, more active in sports. I want to change my lifestyle, my life rather.

 

Myself first before others. Many understood what it means. You may use it the positive way or the negative way. Do not be afraid to challenge yourself. This year, try to be new, better, and be the best. Try to change your life for a better. For these upcoming years, you'll be meeting these new things, new changes. I've finally come to the realization that becoming a better version of yourself doesn't imply being perfect or knowing everything there is to know. Being a better version of yourself means understanding who you are, being able to own up to your mistakes, and rising back up after a fall. You must be capable of accepting criticism and advise without taking it personally. You must develop personally and take lessons from anything that comes your way.

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Love, Family, God : Christmas

 

"'Tis the season to be jolly, Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la..." as the song goes. Every year, it is in our tradition to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25. Here in the Philippines, we have the longest Christmas season starting from September up to December.

 

It is truly indeed the most wonderful time of the year where people only thinks about happiness. It is the season of giving. It's not the gift that we want to give but actually we want extend the warm greetings, our sincerest gratitude, and most important of all, we want to give love. The holiday season is different this year for all of us. I feel like it's odd to be "celebrating" after one of the toughest years for our country, but mentally and emotionally, I am really ready for that joy the holidays normally bring: closeness, family, tradition and new memories.

 

We cannot measure ones love by the their gifts, the price, and whatsoever. Back then I realized the true meaning of the saying, "It's better to give than to receive." Even though you don't have any money, gifts, or delicious food to eat at Christmas, as long as you have your family to accompany with and rejoice, I tell you, you have the best Christmas celebration ever. Merry Christmas!

 

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