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The Beauty of Tradition and Culture: Kannawidan

Kannawidan Ylocos Festival is one of the famous festivals in Ilocos Sur. It celebrates Ilocos Sur's abundant culture and traditions, and it's separation from Ilocos Norte. 

Numerous exciting activities and shows will be featured during the span of the festival. 

Kannawidan: In tagalog means 'nakaugalian', means tradition. A festival created to showcase the province' rich culture in different fields like arts, agriculture, dance and music, food and also province based products also known as OTOP (One Town One Product).

This event was also held every year to celebrate the Province' official separation from other neighboring provinces which was given last February 2, 1818 which happens to be on it's 204th year this 2023. A bicentennial celebration the whole Ilocos Sur was preparing for.

To celebrated the event, a mass was held at the St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral as a thanks giving for a friutful celebration and also for giving the province a rich culture and heritage it's people can be proud and be known to. It is then followed by a Procession of all the Patron Saints of each Parishes of the Province. And for the first day of event which was ended with the Dancing Fountain Show and Fireworks Display.

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Fascinating Vigan City Fiesta

 

"Boom... boom... boom" the loud sound of the bass drums echoed in my ears and caught my attention as I roam around the street. I got closer to the sound of the playing drums and lyres as the show is gonna start. I stand there as I watched the people happily and actively dancing as if they couldn't feel the tiredness as they move so fast while going with the beat. 

And then I remembered, it was Vigan City Fiesta now, which was held every January 25. It is celebrated during the feast day of the conversion of St. Paul the Apostle. St. Paul is Vigan City’s patron saint. Before his conversion, St. Paul was known as Saul, a zealous persecutor of Christians. After he was touched by a personal encounter with Jesus Christ on his way to Damascus, his name was changed to Paul and he endured a lot of hardships and danger to spread the word of God to far places. 

Biguenos from all over the country and even abroad return to Vigan, as it is the custom of Filipinos to return to their hometown to join their family and friends in the celebration of their fiesta. They are joined by thousands of visitors from other parts of the Philippines and other countries in enjoying the cultural shows, parades, and street dancing prepared by the local government with the help of the local industries and communities. There are also food fairs, arts and crafts exhibits, as, well as a visiting carnival. 

Being able to experience this kind of celebration was kind of fun, and surely it isn't easy to forget. The celebration every year is always so fascinating. Added more by the Longganisa festival, the street parade and, the grand showdown it just became more fun and unforgettable.  

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