Kannawidan Ylocos Festival is one of
the famous festivals in Ilocos Sur. It celebrates Ilocos Sur's abundant culture
and traditions, and its separation from Ilocos Norte. It is a celebration that
lasts from the last week of January and ends in the first week of February.
Numerous exciting activities and shows will be featured during the span of the
festival. It features various race games
and tribe ceremonies from the upland municipalities of the province. Its goal
is to enrich the memory of the youth and continue to be passed on to future
generations.
The Kannawidan Festival is the main
festival in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. In fact, “kannawidan” is an Ilocano word that
means heritage or tradition. It was started to strengthen the Ilocano culture,
to recognize the Ilocanos who have brought honor to the province of Ilocos Sur,
to celebrate the bountiful harvest of the current year, and to celebrate the
spirit and culture of Ilocos Sur. Various festivals are prepared every year. It
boasts and showcases the products of Ilocos Sur, the fruits of a plentiful
harvest, the beautiful buildings and attractions visited by tourists, the
fruits of Ilocano art in art, music, design, and dance, as well as the region's
traditional cuisine. This festival showcases the culture, history, tradition, and spirit of Ilocos Sur.
The Kannawidan Ylocos Festival
encourages the younger generations to learn the indigenous songs and dances of
the province of Ilocos Sur so that they will have ideas and knowledge about the
culture of this province, therefore, those various cultures and traditions will
continue to be known, shared, and lived with future generations. This
celebration highlights the Ilocanos' deep-rooted religiosity; it is the
Ilocanos' way of thanking the Almighty not just for the many bounties, but also
for the province's rich heritage, which includes close family relationships
among the Ilocanos.
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