Tan-aw, Kannawidan!

ILOCOS SUR

Funnysense 1.

Do you know that I'm not actually pure Ilocano or Iloco? But here I am, pointing out to an event that I wasn't even destined to have an acknowledgement. However, as a partial Ilocano-Ifugao offspring, I should give both the balance for recognition and importance, so there won't be bias happening. Anyway, let's carry on.

The Kannawidan Ylocos Festival is an every year celebration in Ilocos Sur, Philippines, held to commemorate the province's discovery. Furthermore, it primarily highlights the region's rich cultural heritage, customs, and historical significance. The festival itself is typically held every late January, featuring various of activities such as traditional dance performances, religious rites, art exhibitions, and food bazaars. These festival reflects the persevering traditions of the Ilocanos or Ilocos, including their handicrafts and delicious cuisines, as well as their dances and music, preserving the heritage passed down from generation to generation.

Apart from its cultural contributions, Kannawidan is a platform to sustain local enterprises and tourism. The festival attracts people from different parts of the island nation, boosting the local economy and fostering community pride and awareness. Moreover, trade exhibits feature culturally important products such as Vigan longganisa, burnay jars, and the Abel Iloco, thus, providing livelihood and economic security for artisans and entrepreneurs. With such commemoration, Kannawidan honors the past and promotes the development of the province in the meantime and most importantly,the preservation of culture during the contemporary.

Disclaimer:

(All contents of this post is based on my personal experiences and views)

Resource/s:

https://dxplorer.weebly.com/events.html

https://www.philstar.com/nation/2024/06/05/2360380/ilocos-sur-town-mayor-suspended/amp/

https://tawidnewsmag.com/kannawidan-ylocos-festival-2019-where-ilocos-sur-mixes-the-old-and-new-in-ilocano-culture/