Kannawidan Festival

Yet Astonishing

      

  For my almost three to four years of stay here in Ilocos Sur National High School as a high school student, I don’t even know what Kannawidan Festival is. I don’t even know what’s happening in there. I did not even notice this festival in the last few years, only now. I have searched about what is Kannawidan Festival. It says that this festival is showcasing the different cultures or religious acts and heritage of our fellow Ilocano’s. The word “Kannawidan,” means traditions.

                They say “this year marks the province’s 193rd year based on the Royal Decree dated February 2, 1818 separating Ilocos Sur from Ilocos Norte. Prior to this date, the stretch of Bangui in Ilocos Norte down to Luna La Union is called Ylocos which is a term to refer to the coastal inhabitants. It literally meant “from the lowlands”. The Philippine Historical Committee branded Ilocos Sur especially Vigan as the Heart of Ilocandia.

                Mainly Ilocano’s trade their different products here in Vigan. Every places here in iIocos Sur have their famous OTOPS. Like here in Vigan, that is showcasing their famous longganisa, the municipality of San Vicente showcasing their furnished furnitures and many more. During the festival, the governor of Ilocos has prepared some activities that was joined by those who are into sports. One is  the motorcycle race, that are joined by many.

                Our province of Ilocos Sur has more to offer to us locals that are wishing for some vacation and also to tourists. You don’t have to go to places far from us, Our province of Ilocos Sur has more to offer and it continue to progress as time pass.

http://www.ilocandiatreasures.com/2011/02/ilocos-sur-celebrates-kannawidan.html