Krisha Divina

  Roses, chocolate, teddy bears or a date is something that we all do on the 14th of February. We go all out to surprise our family, friends or lovers. but this day is not only for our family, friends or lovers, it is also for self love or selfcare. It is a day where we spoil ourselves despite what is happening around us.  We all know the backstory of this day, it came from valentine. He is someone who got beheaded on AD496 for disobeying the decree of Emperor Claudius II. He saw the injustice of this order and decided to go against it, he risked his life by helping young lovers to tie the knot. He was known as sympathetic, heroic and most importantly-romantic figure. Despite the gloomy history it made Valentine one of the most popular saint of England and France. I don't usually celebrate valentines but this year I decided to do something different. I love my friends but sometimes I have a hard time showing it, I gifted my friend a rose and a chocolate, it is not that much bu...

As we all know, Vigan City has many festivals and one of these are the Kannawidan Festival, but what is this festival? This festival is all about commemorating the separation of the two Ilocos in 1818. During this festival, the rich culture is performed in various ways, it can be by cooking the best dishes of Ilocano, hosting a pageant, dancing and singing. the Saniata is a popular pageant that gathers unique and talented ladies. the street dancing is also popular for the locals and tourist. at this time many tourist comes to watch and enjoy cultural shows alongside with the locals.  As the world advances many things changed, and one of the most affected is our culture. it is not in a sense that it is completely forgotten but this festival aims to let younger children to recognize our culture. We are encouraged to share our rich culture to everyone, let the younger generation learn indigenous songs and dance of our own City and many other things that it may offer. Personally, I've ...

This festival is held to commemorate yhe separation of the two Ilocos in 1818. It starts at the end of january and ends at the first week of february. Specifically it starts on the 25th of january. This dau is also a feast day of the conversion of St. Paul the Apostle, he is the Vigan Citys Patron Saint. He was known as Paul before his conversion. At this time, many Filipinos return to their hometown to celebrate and join their familyand friends. Visitors are also expected to come to watch the cultural shows that are prepared by the government with the help of local industries and communities. The fiesta has a lot of activities, it showcases the indigenous performances, religion rituals as well as cookimg the best Ilocano dish. But above all the street dancing is the most popular among them. This makes the Vigan City Fiesta not only a local event but a national event. Some local public heads or national officials also comes to watch and have fun. Everyone is looking forward for this fi...