The most awaited Festivity

 

One of the biggest festival in Ilocos Sur is the Kannawidan festival. It is celebrated in the month of February. As the whole country recovers from the tedious effect of COVID-19, the ability to celebrate the fiestas and festivals had returned. Subsequently, the government launched the opening of the Kannawidan festival with various of activities to enjoy with.

Indigenous people of Suyo performed a traditional dance called “ Tadek ken Balliwes” during the opening ceremony. It is dance that symbolizes thanksgiving. During the first night of the celebration, the locals were gathered at the plaza Salcedo to watch dancing fountain , thereafter, drone lights flew up to the sky that created different formations in connection with the COVID-19 that shut down the whole province for almost 2 years, however, Ilocosurians are strong spirited and did not allow the virus to take them down . Mesmerizing fireworks awestruck the locals as it lightened up the sky. The locals where excited and happy to watch the display. The excitement of the local mounts as Comedy night was held after the firework display.

Filipinos are known for its love for pageantry. The most awaited and biggest pageantry in the province, “Saniata ti Ilocos Sur” was then held at the Quirino Stadium on the second night of celebration. The miss universe 2020 Rabiya Mateo, and miss universe 2021 Beatrice Gomez were part of the committee to judge the pageant. The Saniata representative of Vigan City was then announced as the Saniata ti Ilocos Sur.

The third night was for the LGBTQ+ community where Your Face Sounds Familiar and Lip sync battle were the main events. There was then a show where dog lovers showed their American bullies at a dog show. On February 5 was the moment for motorcycle enthusiasts to shine, motor show was then held.

Every municipality/city in Ilocos Sur were able to do the tradition were their own products was displayed to sell. It was held at the Tamag grounds. To all who wanted to enter the grounds were given a health protocol where face masks must be worn.

The festivity that gave the whole province the chance to enjoy after the pandemic was successful. A lot of tourist were able to roam around Vigan and the locals gathered together to catch up with their friends and families. Kannawidan Festival was the key to social gatherings and celebration of how strong the province is.

 

One of the biggest festival in Ilocos Sur is the Kannawidan festival. It is celebrated in the month of February. As the whole country recovers from the tedious effect of COVID-19, the ability to celebrate the fiestas and festivals had returned. Subsequently, the government launched the opening of the Kannawidan festival with various of activities to enjoy with.

Indigenous people of Suyo performed a traditional dance called “ Tadek ken Balliwes” during the opening ceremony. It is dance that symbolizes thanksgiving. During the first night of the celebration, the locals were gathered at the plaza Salcedo to watch dancing fountain , thereafter, drone lights flew up to the sky that created different formations in connection with the COVID-19 that shut down the whole province for almost 2 years, however, Ilocosurians are strong spirited and did not allow the virus to take them down . Mesmerizing fireworks awestruck the locals as it lightened up the sky. The locals where excited and happy to watch the display. The excitement of the local mounts as Comedy night was held after the firework display.

Filipinos are known for its love for pageantry. The most awaited and biggest pageantry in the province, “Saniata ti Ilocos Sur” was then held at the Quirino Stadium on the second night of celebration. The miss universe 2020 Rabiya Mateo, and miss universe 2021 Beatrice Gomez were part of the committee to judge the pageant. The Saniata representative of Vigan City was then announced as the Saniata ti Ilocos Sur.

The third night was for the LGBTQ+ community where Your Face Sounds Familiar and Lip sync battle were the main events. There was then a show where dog lovers showed their American bullies at a dog show. On February 5 was the moment for motorcycle enthusiasts to shine, motor show was then held.

Every municipality/city in Ilocos Sur were able to do the tradition were their own products was displayed to sell. It was held at the Tamag grounds. To all who wanted to enter the grounds were given a health protocol where face masks must be worn.

The festivity that gave the whole province the chance to enjoy after the pandemic was successful. A lot of tourist were able to roam around Vigan and the locals gathered together to catch up with their friends and families. Kannawidan Festival was the key to social gatherings and celebration of how strong the province is.

 

REFERENCE:

Ilocos Sure Celebrates Life with Kannawidan Festival. Manila Times.https://www.manilatimes.net/manilatimes/uploads/images/2022/02/19/49399.jpg retrieved on April 25, 2022

Ilocos Sur Celebrates life with Kannawidan Festival. Manila Times. https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://www.manilatimes.net/manilatimes/uploads/images/2022/02/19/49398.jpg&w=700&q=100&f=webp retrieved on April 25, 2022