'Kannawidan Festival: Iloco Treasures'

   

     In spite of the direct booming of technology amidst the fast changing world, it is perceived that the traditions and cultures are maybe not familiar anymore to the younger ones--the so-called 3rd generation humanity.

     As feedback to this, the provincial government of Ilocos Sur as well as the dweller of the place has its ways to preserve or to restore the olden times--the time when we are more paying attention to the heritage instead of the gizmos we are currently holding on. It's the anticipated and renowned Kannawidan YLocos Festival. It is a province-wide celebration depicting on the cultures and in the promotion of tourism in the province and this is also the time wherein it showcase what the place got or what the hidden treasures it obscures.

     By the way, "Kannawidan is an Iloco term which means "a feast of heritages, practices and products" in Ilocos Sur. The feast is in commemoration of the separation of the province of Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte by the virtue of royal decree on February 2, 1818. Prior to this date, the stretch of Bangui in Ilocos Norte down to Luna, La Union is called Ylocos which is a term to refer to the coastal inhabitants. It literally meant “from the lowlands”." The celebration buttoned up from January 29- February 3, 2014 that will executes various activities as a way of tourism promotion through the display of talents, indigenous costumes, traditions, cultures and products that is distinctly be seen in Ilocos Sur and nothing else...it is a shower of bliss in the mid-air!

     Here are some fun-filled activities that will hook you up on your seat: first on the roll is the presentation of the well-known dancing fountain blended with fireworks diplay, a total ooh and ahh if you capture the actual panorama. Next on the line is the endless trade and food fair, the stunning "Pinaka-" Contest, the captivating  "Saniata ti Ylocos" depicting the dazzling beauty of the true-blooded Ilocana and most improved OTOP(One Town One Product). Not yet mention, there will also be a guest artist show from different stations and a public concert from the band...Bamboo.

     If I were you, I will get up now. Shake off all those jitters co'z the time that was laid upon was given to you free! Grab your cam'ras and capture every single moments in the Kannawidan festivity.!