Kannawidan Ylocos Festival: A Feast and Rich Heritage and Culture

 Kannawidan Ylocos Festival: A Feast and Rich Heritage and Culture

There's a Festival at Ilocos Region which the province of Ilocos Sur Celebrated every year the Kannawidan Festival. Kannawidan Ylocos is an annual festival that celebrates the founding of the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines every 2nd of February. A week-long celebration, its activities span from the last few days of January to the first week of February. Kannawidan was Celebrated on January 28- February 14 at this year.Major activities occur in Vigan, the capital of the province. A festival commemorating the seperation of the two Ilocos provinces in 1818

Kannawidan is an Ilocano term which means a feast of rich heritage and culture. The feast is in commemoration of the separation of the two provinces of Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte by virtue of the royal decree on February 2,1818.This event contributes big significance to the city in social, political, economic and cultural preservation. In this festival, the Ilocano people showcase cultural shows, native products and the talents of the Ilocanos.The celebration is considered as the prime festival of the province   and is a visual and is a feast for the indigenous costumes, dances, and songs, religious rituals, cookfest and trade fairs that showcases distinctly Ilocano products. .

Kannawidan Ylocos Festival became an annual festival that aims to create awareness on the preservation of the province' rich cultural heritage, practices and traditions, and a showcase of the different agriculture and industry products of the province.There is a need to preserve our rich heritage and unique culture. With this in mind, the provincial government of Ilocos Sur has conceived a festival that highlights these culture and traditions and attract local and foreign tourists as well. 

There was the tribal performance of the cultural communities of Ilocos Sur which is so fascinating. They displayed their talents as well as their indigenous costumes. Partuat ken Patanor Trade Fair showcased the products of the province such as longanisa, bagnet, garlic, bibingka, tinubong and many other foods including handicrafts. There was a lot of celebrities came, visit, enjoyed and have fun with alll the Ilocano's.There are several events, like Miss Ilocos Sur Pre-pageant, Arts Competition and Exibit, LGBTQ  Festival Queen Pre-pageant,Pet show,Begnas Cultural Night, Teachers Cultural Night, Motor racing,Mr. and Ms.Kannawidan Muscle Showdown, Beach Party, Kannawidan Street Dancing and Showdown, Battle of the bands and more activities that every Ilocano's and tourist enjoyed participating those events.. Traditional games were played and bingo as well. There were Sarsuela and Komedya Ilocana which were shown. Choir competition was also held. Showcasing the beauty of the Iloconas- the Saniata. We must be proud of being an Ilocano.

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