KANNAWIDAN FESTIVAL: Bring Back Its Old Memory

       

Culture are the best treasure of every nation or a community from its superstitious beliefs, how locals dressed, songs or awiting bayan as what is called in the Philippines, local dialect and the food, locally made "kakanin" and "lutong bahay". 

        Philippines is known for its beautiful culture and its way of saving these treasured culture is to held different festivals in differing town and cities to showcase its culture. Ilocos Sur annually celebrate Kannawidan Festival which is held at end of January.  This festival celebrates the best of Ilocos Sur culture, from traditional dress and folk dance to tribal rituals and locally made food.It is a way of Ilocanos to promote its culture and tourism to the world and to help the local's on their livelihood. But the most important reason why Ilocanos continue to celebrate these festivals is to strengthen its bountiful culture to be passed on to the next generation of Ilocanos.

reference:

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/philippines/vigan/events/kannawidan-ylocos-festival/a/poi-fes/1502509/357318
http://www.ilocossur.gov.ph/index.php/component/k2/item/261-bicentennial-kannawidan-ylocos-festival-opens
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