Parada Sillimaniana
The Parada Sillimaniana was one of the events I looked forward to in August. Unexpectedly discovered by the CCS design team, I took an active part as a float designer. It made me proud to showcase my skills and art in the production of our glamorous outcome. On August 26, 2024, our float graced its way around the roads and grandiose stage of Silliman.
I learned how to impart my creative, technical, and organizational skills in helping the CCS team design our float. Initially, I expected to be a normal spectator during the Hibalag season. I was shocked when the head of the aesthetics committee approached me to compliment my work and said that they wanted to have me on their team. It surprised me to have people recognize my efforts in making art, which I gladly accepted and was grateful for. It made me value my first Parada Silliminiana experience in CCS positively. Heart and Trixter were the people I was most grateful for. They became the bridge for me to warm up to the CCS society and become the great artist I was that day. My ideas were accommodated very well. Together with the team, we combined our creative juices, which resulted in a highly favorable output, which I could say was the most satisfying part of the activity. It became the evidence of all the hard work and soul we put into our craft.
This experience made me realize that all this time, all I was missing were the right people to recognize my skills and strengths and the people who wanted to go out and help my creative soul grow with me. This motivated me to showcase my talents more and not just stay hidden. I see the benefits of this activity in the enhancement of my personality. I am no longer shy about reaching out and imparting my thoughts for a productive cause. I will continue to keep in touch with the CCS aesthetics team by constantly communicating with them and keeping posted for future events. If I could do this project again, I would not do it any differently. I am grateful for this opportunity and how it has opened doors for me in building my confidence in the university.
Because of this activity, I am now believing in myself more. I never knew I could be this capable and seen by the people around me. I now commit my college life to the growth and discovery of my skills and talents.