Culture, Tradition and Fun
Ilocos Sur has become one of the places to visit in the Philippines, apart from it having naturally beautiful sites, it also has hospitable locals and great food, this is the reason why tourists engaged to come here. But every year there is an event where the best of the province can be showcased in one celebration, the Kannawidan festival.
The Kannawidan Ylocos Festival is a festivity in Ilocos Sur that is usually held on the last week of January and first week of February. This year marks the province’s 201st year based on the Royal Decree dated February 2, 1818 separating Ilocos Sur from Ilocos Norte.
The main aim for this event is to give Ilocanos something to look forward to and it creates awareness for the locals and tourists to preserve our tradition, heritage and our unique culture. This festival gives a chance for the Ilocanos to showcase their One town One Product in the street fair, showing their cultural traditions, and most of all their talents.
As an Ilocano we should all be proud that we have a festival that showcases what we can offer not only in the Philippines but also to the world, this festival reminds us of our traditions and culture, let us all celebrate it with joy, dignity and pride. As the song said "Kannawidan sangsangkamaysatay a rambakan!"
The Kannawidan Ylocos Festival is a festivity in Ilocos Sur that is usually held on the last week of January and first week of February. This year marks the province’s 201st year based on the Royal Decree dated February 2, 1818 separating Ilocos Sur from Ilocos Norte.
The main aim for this event is to give Ilocanos something to look forward to and it creates awareness for the locals and tourists to preserve our tradition, heritage and our unique culture. This festival gives a chance for the Ilocanos to showcase their One town One Product in the street fair, showing their cultural traditions, and most of all their talents.
As an Ilocano we should all be proud that we have a festival that showcases what we can offer not only in the Philippines but also to the world, this festival reminds us of our traditions and culture, let us all celebrate it with joy, dignity and pride. As the song said "Kannawidan sangsangkamaysatay a rambakan!"
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