Kannawidan Festival

                

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The Province of Ilocos Sur has recently celebrated its Kannawidan Festival. This year marks the province’s 196^th year based on the royal decree which was dated Feb. 2, 1818 separating Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte. Prior to this date, the stretch of Banguii in Ilocos Norte down to La Union is called Ylocos which is a term to refer to the coastal inhabitants.

Kannawidan literally means “from the low lands”. On Jan. 29 to Feb. 6, 2014, several activities were lined for the celebration. Breath-taking tribal performances of the cultural communities of Ilocos Sur were showcased to the natives and also the tourists who came to witness the festival.

Different contests were held such as eating contests, raffle draws, basi drinking contest, bingo, traditional games, Choir competition, And the Saniata ti Ylocos .And there were also a Sarsuela and Komedya Ilocana show. There were also concerts of different celebrities like Bamboo and Mitoy, the 1^st Voice of the Philippines.