"One Ilocos Sur" Stalwart of Culture and Heritage

 

"One Ilocos Sur" Stalwart of Culture and Heritage


“Kannawidan Festival” is all about commemorating the separation of the two Ilocos provinces (Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte) in 1818. This festival is a showcase of indigenous performances, religious rituals, as well cooking demos featuring the best of Ilocano dishes.

Ilocos Sur is a beautiful province located in the northern part of Luzon. It is a province rich in culture that represents the ancient Spanish and Filipino heritage. To show and share their treasures to the whole world, the locals conceived a festival that highlights these cultural traditions and they called it the “Kannadiwan Festival”.

VIGAN CITY - Gade Johne Castaneda 

CHAMPION in Poem Making (Kannawidan 2023) 

One mission of the festival is paying more attention to the CHILDREN and TEENAGERS (like me). It is because of the observation that many talents, traditions, songs, dances, and other Ilocano culture are not recognized by the younger generations of the province. Instead, children are paying more attention to the modern and novelty dances they see television than the traditional ones during the pandemic. It is one of the reasons why the Kannadiwan Festiva is conducted.

Here, children may appreciate their rich culture and tradition. Also on the opening day of the festival, a traditional ritual is performed by the students of the Ilocos Sur, especially high school students. There are different contests that focus to the ability and skills of the students. These include traditional tribal rituals, choir and glee club competition, poem making contest, iloquiz, mosaic art, raditional music ensemble, abel fasion, bangkarera, traditional and folk dances, contemporary dance competition, and street dancing showdown.

The local government of Ilocos Sur thought of this festival to encourage the younger generations to learn the indigenous songs and dances of the province.

The Bayanihan Dance Company is the much awaited event of the celebration. It is presented by world-class performers showcasing the Beauty of the Philippines through dances, music, and sounds. Spectators are clapping with joy because of their great performances, graceful movements, and excellent rendition of songs while playing native musical instruments.

A food festival is also held at Vigan arch road. There is fireworks display after the meal, lighting up the sky with a million colorful specks and flashes.

“The pride of our culture and tradition with treasure where the past and the future collide!” ONE ILOCOS SUR!


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