VIGAN CITY: PRESERVING THE OLD RICHNESS HERITAGE

 

Every 25th of January, we celebrate every year of the Cityhood Anniversary of the Vigan City, This celebration served the opportunity of to honor the City’s rich historic heritage. Vigan, a historic gem nestled in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines, is a place where the past and present collide.

But how does Vigan become city now then a Municipality?

During the Spanish colonial period, Vigan was a stronghold city and the primary center of trade, governance, tourism and culture on Northern Luzon. Its primarily location on the Mestizo River encouraged the interaction between locals and foreign traders. Vigan's economy was primarily agricultural, with rice and tobacco as the main crops. The municipality was headed by Spanish friars who controlled both religious and political affairs. Its architecture blends cultural elements from the Philippines, China, Europe, and Mexico, 

In 1999, Vigan became a city, resulting in improved autonomy, public services, and investment and the city has also became as a UNESCO World Heritage site. To maintain the town's historical attractiveness, the local community must up the protection of the colonial-era architecture and focus the rules of the cityscape.

Vigan's economy has evolved with the growth of retail and food while also maintaining its cultural identity, such as inabel fabric production, pottery, and local festivals such as the longganisa and binatbatan festivals. In now a days, Vigan is a current symbolic place of successful urbanization and preserved its attractness. The Vigan City’s demonstrates the elegant balance of preserving rich cultural heritage.

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NEW YEAR, NEW BETTER ME

 

The New Year is  a great new beginning and start of the calendar year. Last year, i experienced many struggles and disappointments, but i also grew, learned, and developed into a more better version of ourselves. As the New Year begins, i have to take the new beginning and leave behind those negative energies from the past year . This new year, it's important to focus more on positive outcomes and set new goals to achieve more success in life.

Despite having experienced a lot of bad habits and things that happened to me in the past year, I am able to forget and let go of those in my life. My goals this year are to improve my skills, achieve every goal, and have better health. I also try to keep focusing on my self-discipline and consistency. In fulfilling my goals, I have a discipline and dedication; this is important to achieving it. I would like to try and the things that motivate me do it.

In conclusion , this new year was a great opportunity to change ourselves, focus on our own strengths , take care of our own health and well-being, as well as to grow for our better version. Don’t fear taking a commitment to your goals by achieving them no matter how tough it feels or how many challenges we may encounter. Remember that, with effort and courage to do it, we can overcome our weaknesses and our goals may turn into reality and become success.

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CHRISTMAS: THE MOST AWAITED AND AMAZING TIME OF THE YEAR

 

      

A holidays, especially Christmas , we all know that this special occasion was the most awaited of every students and teachers and is the best time of enjoyment and relaxation with our loved ones. In my experience, it has a better feeling of being able to enjoy and celebrate with my lfamily by sharing the joy and love with each other. Not only that, it also helps me to gain more time to rest and relax. During Christmas, I spend time in the kitchen cooking and preparing food like barbeque, macaroni and spaghetti for my family  for the Christmas Eve. I also receive a amazing gift from them.

Another part of my holiday experience is also sleeping. I most spend time in sleeping, because sleeping helped me to gain more energy. Waking up in the morning without any pressure makes me feel better. It also reminds me of the importance of every family and the ways we show care for one another, even in simple acts, not only in the holidays but also in everyday life. We also had our sleep over, ate pizza and go to the beach together with my cousins.

In this small event, but full of amazing moments, I found happiness during a holiday by appreciating the little things in my life. It showed me of how joy does not always come from huge celebrations, it comes from appreciating the little things in everyday life. By sharing, loving, and caring for each other. This special occasions serve us an important  celebration of the born of our Jesus Christ and our Family or Love ones.

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