PRIDE OF ILOCANOS



               This Kannawidan festival is the commemoration of the foundation day of the province of Ilocos Sur. This term Kannadiwan is a adaptation to a Ilocano word “tawid” which means heritage or inheritance because Ilocos is rich in cultural heritage. To give additional information, Kannawidan showcases the different product or agriculture to promote its unique culture and heritage. Many events like street dancing, carnivals, food fairs, and many more are cancelled due to this pandemic like street dancing, carnivals, food fairs, and many more.

Mass gatherings are banned as social distancing is highly implemented and by the use of technology the event experiences online. This are some important showcased products that has been displayed during the Kannawidan festival to promote the culture of the province are in the trade fairs; longanisa, bagnet, garlic, bibingka, tinubong and many other foods including handicrafts. Copious amounts of people attended the opening mass in Kannawidan.

Securing the health of the community is a must. Feeling disappointed may mount as there as an increase in the number of affected people. We can also bear in mind that festivals are not only in the presence of celebrations but it can also be in the presence of praying.Faith and prayer are the vitamins of the soul; man cannot live in health without them.”- Mahalia Jackson

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