The province of Ilocos Sur celebrates the 4th Kannawidan Festival from January 31-February 8. A project of the provincial government, the festival features the culture, customs and traditions of Ilocandia. There will be shows featuring traditional dances, music, games, and rituals performed by locals in their native costumes coming from as far as upland towns of the province.
The 2012 Kannawidan Ylocos Festival opened with a con celebrated mass held at the St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral followed by a procession of the patron saints of the 40 parishes including the images of Jesus Christ and Virgin Mary around the province’s capital city in the afternoon of last January 29. After the procession, a dinner for all was enjoined to all by standers, tourists and visitors at Plaza Salcedo followed by fireworks display to signify the formal start of the different events of the week long festival. On same night, the members of the Bayanihan Dance Company entertained the Ilocanos with their world class performance of the Beauty of the Philippines through dances, music and sounds. On the next day, a traditional opening ritual was performed by the students of the Ilocos Sur Special High School for Culture and the Arts in Suyo, Ilocos Sur. These include traditional tribal rituals, choir and glee club competition, marching band contest, traditional music ensemble, dance drama, traditional and folk dances, contemporary dance competition and street dancing showdown. Partuat ken Patanor Trade and Agri Fair also opened on the same day. The officials from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The trade and agri fair displayed all products from the different towns of the Ilocos Sur and its nearby provinces. The annual “Pinaka Contest” was also held to give citations the local farmers’ extraordinary farm and fishery products and livestock.
The festival aims to harness Ilocos Sur's rich historical values and products in order to attract foreign and local tourists and investors. Like last year, thousands tourists and visitors are expected to flock to Vigan Philippines and its neighboring towns during the unique festival to have a glimpse of the old traditions, culture and unique products of the people of Ilocos Sur.
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