Pinoys (Filipinos) across the globe proudly celebrate the 128th Independence Day (Araw Ng Kalayaan), showcasing heritage, military parades, and national pride, such as the large Philippine Independence Day parade in New York City. Independence Day celebration includes: Official flag ceremonies, parades and cultural shows, food and festivities, patriotic decoration, and, of course, global celebrations. The […]
Mother’s Day is a special occasion celebrated on the second Sunday of May to honor, appreciate, and love our mothers. Mothers are honored for their unconditional love, care, and sacrifices. Mothers are special because they provide deep emotional support, and crucial nurturing that shape a child’s development, self-esteem, and ability to empathize. They act as […]
Easter usually comes in the month of April. It is what is called a ‘moveable feast’ because the date of it is fixed according to the moon. Easter Sunday has to be the first Sunday after the full moon which means that Easter can fall as early as 22 March or as late as 25 […]
The month of May is not only a beautiful and exciting month but it is also a busy month with many celebrated events that every one can look forward to, Let’s discuss here the most important ones that the mere mention would not call for any further explanation. Let’s start from Cinco de Mayo (May […]
The Philippines, being a Catholic Asian country (the one and only), celebrates one of the most interesting and exciting religious rituals that it inherited from Spain, the country’s colonizer for more than 300 years. Easter, also called Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the […]
Happy International Women’s Day (celebrated March 8th)! This important day is a timely reminder of the continued struggle for gender equality and the need to empower women in every sphere of life. The day is a reflection of the courage and strength of women who have made history and continue to inspire generations to come. […]
Many lovers’ favorite classic poem or sonnet is “How Do I Love Thee?” by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Here it goes.. “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For the ends of being and […]
Many cultural holidays coincide with Christmas: Kwanzaa, (a secular festival observed by many African Americans), Pasko (Filipino word for Christmas from the Spanish word of “pascua”, and Hanukkah, (a Jewish festival that reaffirms the ideals of Judaism and rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem), to name a few of the popularized names associated with […]
Labor Day reminds us of the dedicated hard work of laborers, who fought for their rights and raised awareness of labor exploitation and its importance in our society. Citing the late 19th century when industrialization was drastically changing societies, Labor Day first emerged. During this period, workers were forced to work in harsh working conditions […]
