Kannawidan Festival

Have you ever been to the province of Ilocos Sur and be a part of its KannawidanFestival? If not, then try to visit the heart of Ilocos Sur, Vigan, where the celebration takes place every after Vigan City Fiesta, usually on the first week of February.

This year, Ilocos Sur celebrates its fourth Kannawidan Festival and the 193rd founding anniversary, from January 31 to February 8. The festival features the rich culture of the province. It also showcases the different agriculture and industry products by the different municipalities through its trade fair. There were also various contests participated by men and women. Invited artists of major TV networks were scheduled each night in their appearance and shows. The highlight of this festival was the Saniata ti Ilocos Sur, a pageant contest, with candidates coming from the different towns of Ilocos Sur.

The festivity aims to preserve the province' rich cultural heritage. It is also a way Ilocos Sur be known by tourists and Filipinos for them to visit the province. Ilocanos are in their way towards productivity and economic upturn.