Kannawidan

Every January 31^st to February 6^th, Ilocanos celebrate the Kannawidan Yloco Festival to give crucial to our culture and to remember our ancestors' attainments and activities of their generation. As Ilocanos we must show that we are proud of our Ilocano ancestry.

There are different activities and celebrations that gather all Ilocanos who are amazed and fascinated in this kind of celebration. There was the tribal performance of the cultural communities of Ilocos Sur which is so fascinating. They displayed their talents as well as their indigenous costumes. We showcase our products as a pride of our own culture. Traditional games were played and bingo as well. There were Sarsuela and Komedya Ilocana which were shown. Choir competition was also held. A battle of brains and beauty was witnessed during the Saniata ti Ilocos Sur pageant. Art exhibitions and competitions were also conducted. “One Town, One Product” was showcased and sold to people. There are a lot of things that we intended to witness. Ilocanos are sociable and hospitable to welcome visitors who were brought by intent from different places.

We must appreciate what we have. And our traditions and cultures are the treasure of Ilocandia. We take pride to show the beauty of Ilocos Sur. This is a very nice event for all the folks of Ilocos Sur, an appreciation of the wonderful things happening in out town. Umay kayo amin nga makiramrambak ditoy Kannawidan. Agbiag ti Ilocos Sur.