Sunday, February 16, 2014

Kannawidan Festival




                                                              Come on! Join us!


                    Kannawidan?... what does it mean? Kannawidan in Ilocano refers to the culture and customs of us Ilocanos. It is the tradition for our ancestors passed from generation to generation.

                   So the provincial government launched a program to enhance customs, culture, and tradition of Ilocandia. They came up to organize this Kannawidan Festival. This festivity aims to showcase Ilocano talents, agricultural products as well as industrial products. All municipalities of Ilocos Sur have their respective presentations for every category- folk dancing, marching band, beauty pageant, and sports fest.

                  Also, every municipality bring in their native products and have a booth. Abel Iloco is being highlighted in this festivity because even the highest provincial official is required to wear this fabric. Abel Iloco is already gaining acclamation from national to international market. We know very well that products from Ilocos Sur are of high quality. Word class they may say.Fashion designers are now beginning to notice the beauty of Abel Iloco.

                 Kannawidan Festival serves also as an invitation for tourist to flock in the Ilocos Provinces. This is the time to flaunt our beautiful and historic spots and the economy go ups and it can also attract possible investors. Sure they will not regret in coming because Ilocos Sur have so much to offer. Scenic and historic spots productive business ventures plus the delicious Ilocano delicacies aside from friendly and loving people.

               So there, Kannawidan festival is now a yearly event in Ilocos Sur. Why not see one if this event yourself? You'll enjoy the experience with thrill and fun. Besides you'll not go home empty handed because you'll find interesting products to buy and you will also learn about the customs. culture, and traditions of the Ilocanos and that can be adapted for national as well as international traits also.


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