The old and the new in Ilocano culture are both featured in this
year’s Kannawidan Ylocos Festival - the festival of Ilocos Sur that
celebrates its being a separate province and its being a treasure chest of
traditions and culture.
Held in the Heritage City of Vigan from January 28 to February
17, the festival opened with the residents’ expression of gratitude
to the blessings of God on January 28. Government workers from
national and local offices, public officials and members of non-government-organizations
united in the Holy Mass concelebrated at Saint Paul Cathedral in this city and
the procession afterwards. As people of faith in the Christian world, Ilocanos
are gathered in their religious events on special feast days of patron saints.
The festival is also a show of the province’s trade and
agriculture products, and is a livelihood training ground for women and
students through the Department of Trade and Industry and Department of
Agriculture.
Meanwhile, members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender
community will have their night not only to celebrate their culture but also to
shout out their advocacy to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS.
To show how part of the culture of the people of Ilocos Sur has
modified through the years, the festival offers these activities to
the new generation: dance craze, battle of the bands, Mr Kannawidan
muscle showdown, Search for Saniata, car and motorcycle show, street dancing
and showdown that show off the one-town-one-products of the 34 towns and cities
of the province, horse racing, chef wars, rodeo fiesta, game fowl and pigeon
expo, rhythm festival,3rd Gov Ryan Singson Motrocross Cup, Kannawidan Mini
Fwd Race, karambola, and drag race, among others.
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