Reminiscing the Old Times

It's been 200 years since the "MOTHER OF PHILIPPINE REVOLUTION" was born. 

Do you still remember how this female hero made a difference in the Philippine history? Or do you even still remember who is she?

Melchora Aquino de Ramos also known as "Tandang Sora" was a Filipina revolutionary of her time. At the age of 84 she was able to lend her arms to the Filipino revolutionaries by giving them food, medical attention and encouragement as well as prayers and advices. 

In celebration of her 200th birthday, Quezon City remembered and honored her heroism during the Philippine Revolution. 

As part of it, her remains was transferred from Himlayang Pilino to her original birthplace in Quezon City, marked by the Tandang Sora Shrine in Banlat Road. 

The shrine was made for the commemoration of Tandang Sora, It was also a symbol of heroism, love and hope. Its centerpiece is a 35-foot brass statue carrying a wounded Katipunero.

The P3.2 million statue was designed by artist Abdulmari de Leon Imao Jr. who named it “Ilaw ng Tahanan, Gabay ng Katipunan, Tanglaw ng Lipunan.” It sits at the center of six smaller brass murals that depict the life of Tandang Sora and her contributions to the Katipunan. (www.loqal.ph)

The Tandang Sora shrine is located along Banlat Road at Barangay  Tandang Sora in Quezon City and is open to the public from Mondays to Fridays.

Not Just Anniversary? 

Big bears, sweet chocolates, beautiful flowers, shining and shimmering necklaces and rings...

Going to malls, parks, and romantic restaurants, having candlelight dinner and unique celebrations for a love and relationship that grows.

Happy Anniversary! But wait... happy "daysary!"... happy "weeksary!"... happy "monthsary?!"... not just Anniversary?!!!

Anniversary is celebrated every year, so does it mean they celebrate it every day, every week, and every month? Oh, what a celebration!

Love...love...love...when it comes to love there are many types of "sary" invented just to celebrate the daily, weekly and monthly growth of their love. 

But what they usually do with their daily, weekly and monthly celebrations? 

Let's start with DAYSARY!

This term was first heard in late 1990s where many young generations were so in love with each other that the want a daily celebrations. In daysary, you usually celebrate the exact “time” you officially become boyfriend and girlfriend. So every day you have to greet your partner with "Happy Daysary!" but you don't have to go out or buy a gift for each other, just simply greet your love one.

Happy WEEKSARY!

Weeksary is not far from the celebration of daysary. But they differ with one thing; of course it is weekly celebration. The couples usually celebrate the official “day” when the girl finally said the magic word “yes” to man he loves.

Happy MONTHSARY!

Monthsary is more special than the two celebrations. It is more likely anniversary but of course it is celebrated every month.

Most of the young people today give importance to this celebration. They usually went out for a date, buy special gift for each other and give a heartfelt greetings to the one they love.

These pretty celebrations most likely exist to the younger generation of today. They find it more important to cherish the days, weeks, and months which full of love and happiness.

There is nothing wrong in doing this “saries” of every relationship. Everyone has a freedom to do what makes them happy as long as there is no harm, conflict or violence involved.

Whatever “saries” you celebrate, you must always remember that relationship is not about gifts or celebrations it is an opportunity of giving love and respect to someone that makes your world even brighter and beautiful.

Have more “saries" to come!