Kannawidan Festival: Keeping Filipino Culture Alive

 "The greatness of a culture can be found in its festival."—Siddharth Katragadda. Does Kannawidan make our culture truly alive? The Kannawidan Ylocos Festival began in 2008, it celebrates the founding of Ilocos Sur. It takes place from the last week of January to the first week of February. It contributes to the social, cultural, economic, and religious aspects of life and is essential to the preservation of our history.

In Kannawidan, people from different places come together at Kannawidan, tourists, families, and friends gather to participate in various events and activities. Pageants such as Saniata ti Ylocos, fireworks, concerts, food festivals, pet exhibits, and other competitions are typically featured at Kannawidan. Cultural Ilocano tradition performances can be witnessed at Kannawidan, such as street dancing and festival dance showdowns. Despite modernization, these traditions are still not lost because of Kannawidan. The celebration also has a religious significance. Mass is the start of several celebrations and is a way for Ilocanos, particularly Roman Catholics, to show their deep devotion to their beliefs. 

This festival brings joy for everyone while contributing to the preservation of our history and shaping various aspects, including social, cultural, economic, and religious.

REFERENCE/S:

DepEd Ilocos Sur (2019, January 31). Kannawidan Ylocos Festival: Pride of the Ilocanos. 

https://depedilocossur.info/?p=2011

Provincial Government Of Ilocos Sur (2025, February 16) One Ilocos Sur Night.

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Provincial Government Of Ilocos Sur (2025, February 15) Cosplay.

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Provincial Government Of Ilocos Sur (2025, February 15) Ilocos Sur Festival 2025 Bingo Night.

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Provincial Government Of Ilocos Sur (2025, February 15) Dance Sports.

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Provincial Government Of Ilocos Sur (2025, February 12) Mister Ilocos Sur.

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Provincial Government Of Ilocos Sur (2025, February 11) Food and Trade Fair.

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Provincial Government Of Ilocos Sur (2025, February 11) Street Dance Showdown.

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