Ilocos Sur is located in the northern tip of the island of Luzon. It faces the West Philippine Sea and to the east is the mountainous area called Cordilleras. It used to be part of Provincia Ilocos, a region that was composed of Abra, Ilocos Norte, and La Union during the Spanish period.
Kannawidan Festival or known as the Ilocos Sur Festival is an annual festival in Ilocos Sur usually starting February 2 - 13 that celebrates the founding anniversary of the province. The two-week long celebration consists of activities like street dancing, presenting local products and delicacies known as the OTOP (One Town One Product) from around the province, arts, culture, music, fun runs, and many more to showcase Ilocos Sur's rich culture and history.
The significance of the Ilocos Sur festival is to recognize it as a province since 1818 that highlights the province's history and origin. Moreover, it showcases the Ilocanos' traditional dances and music that are still relevant until now. The promotion of the local food and products such as bibingka, empanada, the abel Iloco, empanada, longganisa, cacao, garlic, etc. that is important in the economic growth of the province and helps the local workers. This festival preserves the Ilocanos' rich culture and heritage.
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Kannawidan Ylocos Festival: The Bicentennial Celebration. (2018). Steemit. Retrieved from https://steemit.com/travel/@pengrojas/kannawidan-ylocos-festival-the-bicentennial-celebration
Kannawidan Ylocos FESTIVALSCAPE. (n.d). Retrieved from https://www.festivalscape.com/philippines/ilocos-sur/kannawidan-ylocos/
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The Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/167ro6kMHY/
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