A growing love for Pangasinan

By April 14, 2013Governance, News

POSTSCRIPT TO AGEW NA PANGASINAN

LINGAYEN—The recent celebration of the 433rd founding anniversary of the province was a testament to how Pangasinenses have rediscovered and continue to appreciate the province’s history and culture.

Alma Quintans-Kern, guest of honor and speaker at the commemorative program, recalled how her elders “drilled into my head that the greatest province in the whole world is of course, Pangasinan. The sweetest mango in the world, the best beaches, the best bagoong, the best bisokol, the best rice, belonged to Pangasinan. In other words, in their own minds, Pangasinan offered everything that was needed in or lives, and there was no need to search elsewhere.”
KERNS

Kern, granddaughter of two of the past governors of the province — Govs. Daniel Maramba and Pedro Quintans — said her grandfathers would have been very happy and proud to see the developments in the province.

“My laki Daniel would be doubly proud to know that the revival and preservation of Pangasinan history and heritage is an important element of Governor (Amado) Espino’s  (Jr.) vision for the province,” she said.

The US-based Kern, who comes home to Pangasinan every year, said she is a witness to how the province has developed over the last five years and “is on its way to becoming the most respected province in the whole country.”

Governor Amado Espino Jr., for his part, said, “Now more than ever, we are closer to our dreams for our beloved province Pangasinan.”

During the commemorative program, the Pangasinan Historical and Cultural Commission (PHCC) chaired by Dr. Gonzalo T. Duque turned over a Pangasinan History and Development book to the provincial government containing a comprehensive account of the history of the province.

Android applications created by Pangasinan State University (PSU) students were also launched during the event featuring Pangasinan language and delicacies aimed at encouraging more youth to promote the province’s traditions.

Other Agew na Pangasinan activities included competitions in literature writing, performance arts, and parades.

“Our beloved Pangasinan already has what it takes to be number one: shared vision and shared pride, conscientious leadership and rich resources. So let’s keep moving forward,” Kern concluded.–Johanne R. Macob

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