KANNAWIDAN: A Glimpse of Old and New Ilocano Culture



Kannawidan Ylocos Festival is annually celebrated by the province of Ilocos Sur for being a separated province and its being rich in traditions, cultures, crafts, delicacies, and arts.

The festival is held in the Heritage City of Vigan every 28th day of January to 17th of February. A Eucharistic Mass was held at St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral as an opening of the celebration last January 28 where government officials, public workers, members of NGO's attended. Ilocanos gathered afterwards as a procession of patron saints, as a sign of their religious faith to them. January 29, the festival formally starts at Tamag grounds, Vigan. Exhibits, trade and food fairs are found in the grounds. An ethnic dance from San Emilio National High School which called, "Tadek" was performed. 

Kannawidan also recognizes the province finest animals, plants, products and also excellent Ilocanos who showcased their talents and intelligence during provincial, regional and even national contests. Pageant was also held where the new set of Saniata ti Ilocos was crowned. Some Filipino artists and bands also joined to celebrate the festival.

It is truly that Kannawidan shows that Ilocanos have a wonderful treasure of new and old cultures that can shine throughout the world. Ilocanos can shine throughout the world!



Photo Credentials to: www.ilocossur.gov.ph


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