Kannawidan is an Ilocano term meaning feast of rich heritage and culture. It marks the 198th foundation of Ilocos Sur, which separated the province from Ilocos Norte by a Royal Decree on February 2, 1818. The 2016 Kannawidan Ylocos festival of the province of Ilocos Sur formally opened. The festivity features the heritage culture of the province which dates back two centuries ago.
The festival has so much importance to the Ilocanos, for it revives traditional practices that Ilocano elders passed on in the annual kannawidan Festival. The traditional opening displays the identity proofs that there is a culture that we have formed through the years, and we will continue our journey towards the future. The Kannawidan (local term for traditional practice) festival is also an occasion to strengthen the Ilocano culture, recognize Ilocos Sur's children, who brought honor to the province, celebrate the abundant harvest, or just celebrate the Ilocano spirit that continues to drive locals to boost the province.
REFERENCES: Images from https://depedilocossur.info/?p=2011
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