Kannawidan is a festivity which the City of Vigan 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.
It is a tradition that during the opening of the festival,
there is usually a mass held at the St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral. It is
followed by a procession of the Patron Saints of the 40 parishes and images of
Jesus Christ and Virgin Mary around Vigan City. DepEd Officials of the province
usually join the mass and the procession. This event showcases the deep-rooted
religiosity of the Ilocanos.It is the Ilocanos’ way of giving thanks to the
Almighty not only for the bountiful blessings but also for the rich heritage of
the province, including the close family ties among the Ilocanos.
Well, Kannawidan Festival is not all about this. I mean, this
is a week-long festival that features a wide variety of events and programs
from beauty pageants, music, culture, street partying, trade fair, street
dancing and more! Basically, this day was all about the superlatives in the
agricultural world, specifically the record setters in our province Ilocos Sur.
references:
https://www.edmaration.com/2016/02/bantay-kannawidan-festival-where.html?m=1
https://depedilocossur.info/?p=2011 https://www.studymode.com/essays/Kannawidan-The-Ilocos-Festivity-1381332.html
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