Gade Johne

  BE THE LOVE YOU NEVER RECEIVED   Valentine's Day this 14th of cold February. To those who are in love, in love and romantic, February 14 is important. In their opinion and others who believe in the importance of love, Valentine's Day is a unique opportunity to reaffirm love. I showed my love by giving gifts and letters, eating out, and watching love-themed movies. Starting from the first day of February, many people are preparing and thinking about what to do or where to hold the festival. There is also just a cold on this day. Others are already looking and asking what to gift their loved ones. Those who are destined to distant places are satisfied with greeting cards and e-cards, the important thing is, they are remembered every Valentine's Day. It has become a tradition for us Filipino to give flowers, chocolates, stuffed toys, greeting cards and heart-shaped gifts. Even malls, restaurants and resorts have their own tricks and promotions every Valentine's Day...

  "One Ilocos Sur" Stalwart of Culture and Heritage “Kannawidan Festival” is all about commemorating the separation of the two Ilocos provinces (Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte) in 1818. This festival is a showcase of indigenous performances, religious rituals, as well cooking demos featuring the best of Ilocano dishes. Ilocos Sur is a beautiful province located in the northern part of Luzon. It is a province rich in culture that represents the ancient Spanish and Filipino heritage. To show and share their treasures to the whole world, the locals conceived a festival that highlights these cultural traditions and they called it the “Kannadiwan Festival”. VIGAN CITY - Gade Johne Castaneda  CHAMPION in Poem Making (Kannawidan 2023)   One mission of the festival is paying more attention to the CHILDREN and TEENAGERS (like me). It is because of the observation that many talents, traditions, songs, dances, and other Ilocano culture are not recognized by the younger generation...