Karajawan: kay uman?

Karajawan?

If there should be a unifying ideology, cause and vision of Surigaonons, to believe, struggle and attain for Karajawan is the answer.

As a word, "karajawan" is distinctly Surigaonon. Tagalogs have "kabutihan, "Cebuanos have "kaayuhan," and Dabawenyos have "kadayawan." Ours is "karajawan."

"Karajawan" is so apt for a blog dedicated to Surigaonons and Surigao (mainly, Surigao del Norte).

As the writer is based in Metro Manila, he may write more about Surigaonons in the metropolis. He has more to tell as he is active in Surigaonon associations and even in informal reunions with Surigaonon barkadas in the metropolis. He is acquainted with Surigaonons belonging to different generations, from the youngest migrant from Surigao (freshmen in the University of the Philippines [UP] Diliman) to the oldest resident (his father's teacher in Numancia/Del Carmen, Siargao). Most, if not all, Surigaonons have their own interesting and inspiring story to tell. But, what the author would usually hear is the longing "kamingaw" to be with their "higaya" (friends) and "kalumonans" (relatives), and reminisce everything Surigaonon. And, what strikes the writer most is to learn his kababayans' dream to help other Surigaons and Surigao---this dream is exactly what "karajawan" is!

Na hala, ibani ako nijo sa paglangoy sa Suyog nan Kinabuhi para makab-ot an Karajawan!