The province of Ilocos Sur has recently celebrated its Kannawidan Ylocos Festival. It is a celebration that lasts from the last week of January up to the first week of February. Included in the course events is the commemoration of the foundation day of the province. The provincial government of Ilocos Sur conceived a festival that will highlight these culture and traditions and attract local and foreign tourists as well.
Kannawidan is an Ilocano term which means a feast of all heritages, practices and products in Ilocos Sur. These include traditional tribal rituals, choir and glee club competition, street dance, folk dances, and contemporary dance competitions. These events encourage Ilocanos to learn these songs and dances for sustainability and preservation. This festival aims to create awareness on the preservation of the province rich cultural heritage, practices and traditions, and a showcase of the different agriculture and industry products. One mission of the festival is paying more attention to the children. It is because of the observation that many traditions songs, dances, and other Ilocano culture are not recognised by the younger generations of the province.
All of these are evidence that the Kannawidan Festival is already becoming a fast rising festival. Kannawidan indeed is an attraction because it showcases the culture of Ilocanos that made them distinct from other ethnic groups of the Philippines. It was a fun-filled week of celebration of the Kannawidan Festival here in Ilocos Sur.
References :
http://www.ilocandiatreasures.com/?m=1
https://saluyot.wordpress.com/2015/02/02/kannawidan-ylocos-festival-2015
http://www.ilocossur.gov.ph/index.php/component/k2/item/205-2016-kannawidan-festival-opens
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