To show and share the treasures of Ilocos Sur to the whole world, the locals conceived a festival that highlights these cultural traditions and they called it the “Kannadiwan Festival”.
Kannawidan Ylocos Festival is the official festival of the province of Ilocos Sur. Kannawidan Ylocos Festival is a festival which the city of Vigan celebrates every last week of January until the 2nd week of February and it is also the best culture of Ilocos Sur, from traditional costumes and folk dances to tribal rites and band marching contests.
This is festivity has a great impact to the people for it show how their province live. This festival is very significant to every resident in the province as they are celebrating the foundation of Ilocos Sur as a provice 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. Kannawidan means traditions and this province go to showcase all what it has.
We must be proud of being an Ilocano because even foreigners admire our culture and traditions. All of these are evidence that the Kannawidann Ylocos Festival is already becoming a fast rising festival in the country as shown by the number of participants and tourist who flocked and become a part of the festival.This festival reminds us not to forget about our culture and traditions.
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