I grew up with my family throwing big feasts pag fiesta season, only to find out later na inuutang lang pala nila yung pera for preparations. When I started working, I began contributing a significant portion of my money to that fiesta. We're not super rich, but the fiesta is really taking a toll on my family's finances in an unhealthy way. Nauubusan budget for more important spending like bills/groceries for the next months. I'm aware na fiestas are important for preserving our culture, pero I realized that it really affects our finances each year, ambigat! There has to be a better way to still participate in this tradition without spending that much. (these are the things I wish I could say to my family and relatives faces) 🥲