#Freedom
By: Tristan Jhae C. De Vera
Every year, citizens from different countries celebrate a momentous
occasion for each and everyone, their freedom. This freedom or independence is
the birth of a nation just like here in the Philippines, this freedom is celebrated
as a special non-working holiday.
Here in the Philippines, the Filipinos gathered around in one corner
to observe our national day. Its celebration always starts in the 28th
of May with the displaying of the national flag in their homes, offices, and
establishments. This is done to commemorate the first hoisting of the flag in a
battle called Battle of Alapan in Cavite. After this commemoration day, the
Filipinos started to wear Philippine-made textile products such as barong,
terno, and indigenous clothing and fabrics. The funfair has also started with
many children are enjoying those rides.
The Filipino language is also encourage to use as a support to the day
where other nation recognized the country as a sovereign nation. Few days
after, the momentous occasion has come. The people woke up early and gather
around to witness the ceremony officiated by the Philippine government. At 8:00
A.M. sharp, the ceremony will start. From the barangays, until the executive
department, they simultaneously raised the flag together with the national
anthem. All the people who are witnessing the ceremony are united in singing
the national anthem, and putting their right hand on the left part of the chest
with pride and honor. After the highest official in the ceremony gave the
speech, the most awaited part of the day has come. The parade of the military’s
gallantry was officiated by the incumbent president of the country. The
military shows off their force from army to air force, and marines to coast
guards. The president gives a speech and a 21-gun salute was given by the
military. The people waited this highlight of the day to see the capabilities
of the country. After the parade, the families go to the mall or park to have
their bonding with their children, and parents. Even their other relatives are
invited to go with them. This is not being celebrated in the country. Those
Overseas Filipino Workers in each country gather around and make their own way
on how to celebrate the independence. Others just go to the mall with their
co-worker, or they are having an independence parade that is facilitated by the
embassy of the country.
Truly that we have a freedom that is worth waiting for. This freedom
even have different kinds of freedom per every country particularly, freedom of
expression, freedom of speech, and freedom of religion. This three are the most
important kinds of freedom as it determines whether the particular country has
an absolute democracy or just a representative democracy. This independence that our heroes fought with
their blood and sweat just to achieve the prestige freedom. The people must no
waist it because it is very significant to each and everyone. Thus freedom we
have obtained must not be stepped by other nations, we must fight over the invaders
of this country. Filipino people must not be shy of this nationality, because
this is the nationality of bravery, integrity, and nobility. Filipinos must
stand with proud, and honor in singing the anthem, reciting the pledges, and
putting the right hand in the chest. Truly the Filipino is worth dying for.
Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! Mabuhay ang mga Pilipino! Mabuhay!
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