the alikaraw festival

ALIKARAW FESTIVAL

                  Alikaraw festival is one of the interesting and highly entertaining events in Hilongos. This colorful festival never fails to amaze the tourist and guests, particularly because it commemorates the ancient ritual tribe of

Leyte.

      During the celebrations, Hilongosnons and other guests are gathered in Erap Sports Complex for the performance of different barangay in Hilongos. During the festival, there are many performer wherein they show Hilongos rich history. They witness an enjoyable and lively dance presentations. The Alikaraw festival was a way to show others how creative and wonderful is Hilongos and the people that live                                                                                                            it are.                                                

  

           After the festival, there was a firework display that lighten up the oval and as a closing remarks of the it.

THE CHRISTMAS DAY

THE CHRISTMAS DAY ( DEC. 25, 2015)

                   As the Christmas Eve came, me and my family celebrated it in our home enjoying a Christmas dinner at midnight. This tradition is called "Noche Buena". It is a time for thanksgiving and a time for families to be together. Friends are usually invited to the Noche Buena and this is often a great honor. Gifts would usually be given during the Noche Buena or Christmas Mornings.

Christmas is a time for families to bond with each other. It is a time of gift giving and a time for warm friendship during Christmas season.

PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS ( DEC. 16-24, 2015)

PREPARATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS ( DEC. 16-24, 2015)

                   Christmas is one of the biggest holidays that we, Christians should never forget. The time where our savior, Jesus Christ was born. It's the time for hopes joys and forgiveness. The time that we are surrounded by plenty of reminders. The lights on the streets and the lanterns on our homes make it very difficult for us to that it's a holiday season.

                   As the Christmas day is getting near, my mom and I is busy putting decorations on our house. Setting the nativity scene is one of my favorite task during Christmas season.

        

                                

 

    

                  We also went to the church to attend the mass called '"Misa De Gallo" or locally known as "Simbang Gabi" that  is usually held either very early in the morning. This is a religious Christmas tradition that has been passed on through centuries.