Celebrating the Culture of Ilocos Sur

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The Kannawidan Festival is an annual celebration in Ilocos Sur, Philippines, marking the founding anniversary of the province on February 2nd, with activities spanning from the last few days of January to the first week of February, centered in Vigan, the provincial capital. A week-long celebration, its activities span from the last few days of January to the first week of February. Major activities occur in Vigan, the capital of the province.


Kannawidan Ylocos comes from the word tawid. Its English translation means tradition, legacy, and/or heritage. It marks the historic establishment of the province during Spanish times. Kannawidan Ylocos was first launched within the term of Deogracias Victor Savellano in 2008. It was started to promote awareness and preservation of the local culture, tradition, heritage, and customs. It was also an opportunity to showcase local products, artistry, and craftsmanship. Moreover, it was also created to boost the local tourism industry.


Activities for Kannawidan Ylocos include traditional games, cultural shows, drone light and dancing fountain shows, fireworks display, comedy nights, entertainment, food fest, pet shows, and competitions. It also has traditional games, talent contests, exhibits, sporting events, trainings, street dance, festival dance showdown, and other fun activities. 


All of the bigueños are celebrating this festival because it's a culture of our province. And during the festival, many different artists are able to visits here and to see our different products and beautiful places here in Ilocos Sur.


References:

https://www.festivalscape.com/philippines/ilocos-sur/kannawidan-ylocos/#:~:text=Kannawidan%20Ylocos%20is%20an%20annual,the%20capital%20of%20the%20province.

https://aichannel.wordpress.com/2011/02/09/kannawidan-ylocos-festival-uppat-a-tawenen-a-mangitantandudo-kadagiti-kultura-ken-tradision-ti-ilocos-sur/

https://mis.ilocossur.gov.ph/2023/02/12/the-ilocos-sur-kannawidan-festival-2023-street-dance-competition/

https://mis.ilocossur.gov.ph/2023/02/12/ilocos-sur-kannawidan-festival-2023-grand-float-parade/

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