Kannawidan: Celebration of Culture and Tradition of Ilocano

Kannawidan Ylocos Festival is being celebrated every month of February. This celebration is relevant to Ilocano's as It is a festival in the Province of Ilocos Sur commemorating the separation of the two Ilocos provinces in 1818. This festival is a showcase of indigenous performances, religious rituals, as well cooking demos featuring the best of Ilocano dishes. It is the Ilocanos’ way of giving thanks to the Almighty not only for the bountiful blessings but also for the rich heritage of the province, including the close family ties among the Ilocanos. With this festival, you can also learn the culture and tradition of every Ilocano's in different municipalities and cities of Ilocos Sur.

Main events like mini-concerts, dancing competition and different activities usually happening in the Tamag Grounds, Vigan City. You can also see here different food stalls and product sellers from different towns of Ilocos Sur. Carnival is also present every year of celebration of Kannawidan, it is a place were kids usually enjoy to go to play, ride and eat. Street dancing for me is the main event of Kannawidan Festival because this activity showcase the talent, tradition and culture of Ilocanos in Ilocos Sur. Every towns has their own dance presentation, their dances represents something that is related to their towns culture or festivals like Vigan City's Longganisa Festival, Candon City's Calamay Festival and many more. The Kannawidan Ylocos Festival encourages the younger generations to learn the indigenous songs and dances of the province of Ilocos Sur.

With the current situation of COVID-19 in Ilocos Sur, celebration of festivals is limited only, the traditional way of celebrating festivals is limited as it is also for the safety of Ilocano people in the Province. The pandemic affected us so much that even our celebrations and traditions has changed due to its threat effects. Maybe the way of celebrating Kannawidan Ylocos Festival has changed, but the relevance and essence of this festival will remain to us. Agbiag Kannawidan Festival. Tawid ti Ilocano, naragsak ken napateg nga selebrasyon ti biag iti maysa nga Ilocano.

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