Ashley

          Valentine's Day has always been celebrated every February 14 of every year. This is one of the many celebrations that the Filipinos are anticipating for, especially those who have a partner. The color red is often associated with Valentine's Day as it represents love and care. Flowers and chocolates are also famous gifts for one's boyfriend or girlfriend. But, do you really need a lover to enjoy Valentine's Day?           To be honest, there really isn't much to say about my experiences on this year's Valentine's Day. I do not have a lover, and I do not worry about my love life much because I believe that I am still not old enough for it. My parents wouldn't also allow me to have a lover or even let someone court me. Nevertheless, I did enjoy my Valentine's Day because of my friends. They are the ones that are making me feel loved and taken care of. One of my friends even gave me a gift and the rest greeted me "Happy Valentine's Da

          The Philippines is full of colorful festivities and celebrations. Some of the famous ones are Panagbenga Festival in Baguio City, Sinulog Festival in Cebu City, and Kannawidan Festival in Ilocos Sur. The Kannawidan festival is being celebrated to commemorate the separation of the two Ilocos provinces in 1818. This festival showcases the true culture, beliefs, and traditions of the Ilocanos. In this blog, I will accompany you in a journey where you can experience the Kannawidan festival. At the end of the blog, I will also state my opinion on the significance and importance of the Kannawidan Festival and the Philippine festivities in general.           This year, the Kannawidan Festival started on January 28 and ended on February 14, 2023. There were many activities and events conducted in the said festival. Some of these are fireworks display, bonsai exhibit, and battle of the bands. Many people attended the opening of the Kannawidan Festival and was amazed by how lively and