It's always a great salutation for Bigueños in the new years especially because of pulsating festivities marking the start of the year! Ilocos Sur is labeled as the Heart of Ilocandia depicting richness in culture and heritage. As highlight to commemorate the jubilee of Ilocos Sur, the province has to showcase all she has through Kannawidan.
The Kannawidan festival is also an occasion to strengthen the Ilocano culture, recognize Ilocos Sur’s sons and daughters who brought honor to their province, celebrate abundant harvest or to celebrate the Ilocano spirit that continues to drive locals to boost their home province.
To carve young talents in the field of arts, an array of talent competitions gathered the youth from choral, marching bands, traditional street dancing, traditional music ensemble, dance drama, traditional folk dancing, painting, design making and photo exhibits.
Through this event, we are able to preserve and sustain our old traditions and practices as we are also promoting our tourism industry. The traditions, customs and cultures are revived to provide more fun and in line with today's fad. This can also help in enhancing the demand of our products and livelihood. More opportunities can be also crafted for the people.
Some of the activities were tribal performance of the cultural communities of Ilocos Sur which was very fascinating. Displaying their talents as well as their indigenous costumes are a must to be witnessed! Partuat ken Patanor Trade Fair showcased the products of the province such as longganisa, empanada, bagnet, garlic, tinubong and many other mouthwatering cuisines including handicrafts. Sarsuela, Komedya Ilocana and Choir Competition were also organized. Not only that, a battle of beauty and brains was also witnessed in the Saniata ti Ylocos pageant. It was really a fun-filled celebration of Kannawidan.
This gala is just a proof of the hardships of our fellow Ilocanos. Of how creative we are and of how we treasure the remnants of the past. Agbiyag ti Ilocos! Vaya con Cios!
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