Ilocano Pride

            Kannawidan is an Ilocano term meaning feast of rich heritage and culture.  The old and the new Ilocano culture care both featured in this year’s Kannawidan Ylocos  Fetival – this festival celebrate its being a separate province an its being a treasure chest of traditions and culture.

Held in the Heritage City of Vigan from January 28 to February 17, the festival opened with the residents’ expression of gratitude to the blessings of God on January  28.

To show this deeply- rooted culture of the people of Ilocos Sur, 40 icons of the Catholic Saints were part of the procession.  This festival at the end of January celebrates the best of Ilocos culture, from traditional dress and folk dance to tribal virtuals and marching band contest.

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