Ilocos Sur has a rich heritage and unique culture. Ilocos Sur have many different festivals and one of these is the Kannawidan Festival. Kannawidan is a variant of the Ilocano word "tawid" meaning heritage or inheritance. Kannawidan Festival is one of the most popular festival here in Ilocos Sur. It is a festival that celebrates every year.This festival is very popular because it celebrates the best of Ilocos Sur culture, from traditional dress and folk dance to tribal rituals, arts and marching band contests. It is a celebration that lasts from the last week of January up to the first week of February. During this festival, we Iloko people wears our contagious smiles. The activities and events during Kannawidan are Food fairs, carnivals, and the famous beauty pageant in Ilocos Sur the Saniata ti Ylocos Sur.
Despite of the pandemic caused by COVID-19, Ilocos Sur still conducted the Kannawidan Festival but, not the same as the celebration last year. Kannawidan Festival this year have a simpler celebration. Before the festival the provincial government announced strict guidelines to be observed during the festival. These guidelines has annouced to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This year, the festival will only run for a week-January 29 until February 5. There are still activities and events this year and this includes the Trade and Food Fairs at the Kannawidan Grounds and the Saniata Ti Ylocos.
Kannawidan festival is an extraordinary festival. This year, the celebration was not as grand as last year but,we still celebrates it cheerfully. Despite of the pandemic, we Iloko people still put smiles on our lips. That is the reason why Iloko people are resilient and cheerful. Hopefully this pandemic will end soon so that we all can go back to normal.
References:
https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/Kannawidan-Ylocos-Festival-Pride-of-the-Ilocano-Culture
https://m.facebook.com/paradoresdevigan/posts/2450763071855200
https://pia.gov.ph/features/articles/1017968
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1065420
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