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Christmas of Bigueños is like no other than the rest.

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I'm an Igorot and Christmas in Vigan is like no other than the rest of others, It is filled with celebrations and customs. Us Igorots Christmas means lights, music, feasts, and time spent with family and friends, same with Bigueños. We know how to celebrate this season, full of joy and love. How we celebrate our Christmas in Vigan is the same on how the Philippines celebrate it. We are known for our love for music and because it is the holidays, popular songs and carols are a Christmas staple. Allow me to share with you, how Christmas is celebrated and how you can make the most out of it. First is Caroling, it is a popular Christmas tradition, carolers are normally groups of kids who travel from house to house at night and they sing their favorite Christmas carols and use their musical instruments like tambourines and maraccas made with tins or soft drink caps, some famous Christmas songs are Sa Aming Bahay Ang Aming Bati, Mano Po Ninong, Ang Pasko Ay Sumapit, Jingle Bells, and mor...

Christmas In The New Normal.

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http://vigancity.gov.ph/its-christmas-season-in-vigan-city/   Vigan City celebrates the Feast of the  Conversion of Saint Paul and its Annual City Fiesta  under the new normal. It has been a very difficult journey for every Biqueño here. And around the globe to live in a time of a global pandemic. The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are still being felt globally and in our community's way of life, celebrations, and festivities. If we may learn anything from Saint Paul the Apostle, Vigan's patron saint, it is his bravery and faith in overcoming life's difficulties and his perseverance in spreading the word of God to serve thousands of people. For the bravery and faith of every Bigueno around the globe in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, we stand with you.  For the commitment and perseverance of every Bigueño in making Vigan a safe home for everyone, we applaud you. And as we celebrate the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul and our City Fiesta, may we all be remind...

Everyday is a New Beginning.

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            https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQdAciS0M2PK9XIJzlmJDUrZ40BmcoerncBWQ&usqp=CAU           Regardless of your circumstances, begin every day of the year with a smile, hope and expectations. You are not cheating yourself, because this attitude, if you persevere with it, would make you a more positive and happy person. Every day, restate your goals and your decisions for your new, happy and successful life and at the same time, be open to new ideas and opportunities, and for ways to achieve your goals.             People quite soon, lose the motivation and enthusiasm, and continue living the same kind of life, without doing anything to improve them and this is why you need to make resolutions and repeat them every day, It is not enough to state them just once, when the New Year begins, It would be a good idea to write them down on a clean sheet o...