Festivista Ilocandia

    Ilocos Sur has a rich heritage and unique culture that are to be preserved for the next generations because it is observed that many of these traditions, songs, dances and other Ilocano culture are not familiar to the younger generations already. Children of today are paying more attention to the modern and novelty dances they seen on the television than the traditional ones. There is also a need to evaluate the different products of the different municipalities and the agricultural products and livestock of the farmers and fisher folks. Because of this, the provincial government of Ilocos Sur conceived a festival that will highlight these culture and traditions and attract local and foreign tourists as well. They call it the KANNAWIDAN Ylocos Festival. It is also a time to commemorate the anniversary of Ilocos Sur as a province since it was separated on February 2, 1818.

KANNAWIDAN is an Ilocano term which means “a feast of all heritages, practices and products” in Ilocos Sur. The Kannawidan Ylocos Festival is a feast that preserves the stunning cultures, customs and traditions of Ilokanos. There are a lot of festivals in Ilocos Sur but this one may be the most colorful and grandest, as some say. The cultures of Ilokanos are to be proud of. In order to showcase these, this festival has tons of festivities and exhibit to promote our unique products and preserved cultures. Kannawidan Ylocos Festival is a week-long festivity of happiness for local and foreign tourists. There are a lot of entertaining events which are included in the celebration. It had already recognized its identity as the prime festival of the province.

Kannawidan Ylocos Festival is already becoming a fast rising festival in the country as shown by the number of participants and tourists who flocked and become a part of the festival. Kannawidan indeed is an attraction because it showcases the culture of Ilocanos that made them distinct from other ethnic groups of the Philippines. Most of the activities in this festival are encouraging the Ilokano youth to learn and appreciate indigenous songs and dances for sustainability and safeguarding the traditions and practices of the province.

Citations:

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/philippines/north-luzon/vigan/events/kannawidan-ylocos-festival/a/poi-fes/1502509/357318

https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/Kannawidan-Ylocos-Festival-Pride-of-the-Ilocano-Culture

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