Why we celebrate Independence day

           

                Last June 12 we celebrated Independence Day. This is a very old holiday that dates back to 1898 when we were declared to be free from the Spanish government. It was a significant time for us Filipinos because it signified that we were able to declare to be free after years of oppression from the Spanish government. It was a joyous occasion for us Filipinos because we have finally achieved our independence.

              So why do we celebrate Independence Day? This is because we Filipinos value our freedom greatly. Our history is full of heroes like Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, Emilio Auginaldo, and so much more who risked their lives to fight against a government that oppressed Filipinos. Our heroes risked their lives in order to help us Filipinos achieve our freedom. Whenever we were oppressed, our ancestors did not stand idly by. They were willing to sacrifice their lives in order help us Filipinos achieve our freedom. This is why we celebrate Independence Day. We celebrate it because it reminds us on how much our ancestors suffered and sacrificed in order to achieve our freedom and why we should use and cherish our freedom, which they fought so hard for, responsibly and whenever someone tries to take away our freedom we should do all we can to maintain our freedom. If we let someone take away our freedom willingly then that would mean that the sacrifices our ancestors made in order for us to have freedom would be meaningless.

             Our independence is one of the best gifts that our ancestors have given us. This is why Independence Day is a day we should all celebrate because it commemorates our heroes who fought for our freedom. If we do not celebrate Independence Day then we fail to recognize the independence that was given to us by our ancestors and their sacrifices.

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