"Kannawidan Festival"

    Ilocos sur is a beautiful province located in the northern part of Luzon. It is a province rich in culture and traditions that represent the ancient Spanish and Filipino culture. And to show and share their treasured cultures and tradition to the world they celebrate the "Kannawidan Festival"

      The Kannawidan (local term for traditional practice) festival was also an occasion to strengthen the Ilocano culture, recognize Ilocos Sur’s sons and daughters who brought honor to the province, celebrate abundant harvest or just to celebrate the Ilocano spirit that continues to drive locals to boost the province. Various festivities were staged from trade, agriculture, aqua and livestock while a display of farm products opened the 17-day festival. Tradition was also found in the culinary treats that residents prepared including delicacies that Ilocos Sur is known for. It is a celebration that lasts from the last week of January up to the first week of February.

     On the opening day, there is a lot of people joining the procession and viewing the shows. It the way of ilocanos to show their vast culture to everyone.

  

  One interesting event of the festival is the annual “Pinaka”contest where locals exhibit their amazing farm and fishery products and livestock. Another activity that catches the attention of the visitors is the gathering at Vigan Plaza Hotel, where Ilocos Sur comes back to the olden times and participants wear their old-fashioned dresses as they party to the tune of old songs and drown in the memories of old Ilocos.

    And last, this festival isn't just also for fun but has the mission to introduce to younger children's the culture of their on land. And there are also different contests that focus on the ability and skills of children's to sharpen about there own place. It is an enjoyable festival that has, o be appreciated by everyone and to participate in.