"Kultura a nabaknang,tawid iti kailocoan"
Kannawidan is a festivity of the province of Ilocos Sur celebrates every year. In this festival, the Ilocano people showcase cultural shows, native products and the talents of the Ilocanos.
Kannawidan Ylocos Festival became an annual festival that aims to create awareness on the preservation of the province' rich cultural heritage, practices and traditions, and a showcase of the different agriculture and industry products of the province.
There is a need to preserve our rich heritage and unique culture. With this in mind, the provincial government of Ilocos Sur has conceived a festival that highlights these culture and traditions and attract local and foreign tourists as well. Dubbed the Kannawidan Ylocos Festival, it is also a commemoration of the anniversary of Ilocos Sur as a province.
This festival is very significant to every resident in the province as they are celebrating the foundation of Ilocos Sur as a province by virtue of the Royal Decree signed on February 2, 1818. Ilocos Sur especially Vigan is branded as the Heart of Ilocandia by the Philippine Historical Committee.
It’s a province very rich in culture and heritage. Kannawidan means traditions and this province got to showcase all what she has.
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