Martes, Pebrero 28, 2012

"Kannawidan: The Ylocos Festival"

                         Every February, the ilocanos are celebrating the Kannawidan Festival. This festival is not only for  the vigueno's but also for all Ilocanos. And through this festival the ilocanos are attracting the local and foreign tourism. 
                         Kannawidan Ylocos Festival, an iluko term which means feast of all heritages, practices and products in Ilocos Sur. The Ilocos Sur has a rich heritage and unique culture that are to be preserved for the next generations. There is also a need to evaluate the different products of the different municipalities of Ilocos Sur and the agricultural products and livestock of the farmers and fisher folks. 
                          Because of this, the provincial government of Ilocos Sur conceived  a festival that will highlight this culture and traditions and attract local and foreign tourist as well. They called it the KANNAWIDAN YLOCOS FESTIVAL, it is also a time to commemorate the anniversary of Ilocos Sur as a provinces since it was seperated on February 3, 1818.

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