Commemorating

Today is a celebration for all citizens and lovers of El Salvador who begin to honour "El Divino Salvador del Mundo" which stands for the Divine Saviour of the World, Jesus Christ. Since the country is mostly Catholic, August 6th is honoured with a national festival, commencing the week before and leading up to the saint's day.

Below is some history for those that are curious:
The observance of the festival dates back to 1525, the year that the capital city San Salvador was founded. The grandest of the celebrations take place in that city, but there are also observances throughout the rest of the country and in Salvadoran communities settled abroad. The main events of the festival are a religious procession, a large fair, various sporting events, a beauty contest, and a street party featuring floats and dancers.

On this day, there will be happy celebrations throughout the beloved "pulgarcito" (nickname for El Salvador) through the USA and up to Canada. As for me, I can only think and reminisce on the lady that taught me how to love life. She was my mother, my father, companion, and most beloved relative. My grandmother was a lady with character and for those who knew her very well, can definitely attest to this.

When we would go to church, there would be people who would introduce themselves every other Sunday, people who I had never seen before. I would wonder how the lady who sat five rows behind us knew my grandmother so well like she was a part of our family. I knew grams had a big heart to welcome anyone into her life whether it was to teach people or guide them towards a positive way of living. I would claim my grams was an inspiration to those who had the privilege of meeting her... after celebrating a very emotional new year, that is when everything changed.

My grandmother fought for what she always believed in and it was the best advise I could have ever received. She was my greatest inspiration and will always be in my heart. Te quiero mucho abuelita y te pienso siempre!