Kannawidan Festival Engraved In The Hearts Of Natives, Carried Out By Their Never Ending Beliefs

 Kannawidan Ylocos Festival is a festival in the Province of Ilocos Dur commemoraying the seperation of the two Ilocos provinces (Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte) in 1818. It is an annual celebration that is held every year that lasts from the last week of January, up until the first week of February. This celebration holds a deep connection to the Ilocanoes, as this is the time where they showcase their local products, performances, and their overall love for the province. This festival has a great impact to the people as it shows their roots and lines in the province. Kannawidan is a variant of the Ilocano word "tawid" meaning heritage or inheritance. This is why this festival holds a special place in Ilocanoes hearts as this is a way for the people to preserve the inheritance and culture of the place







Kannawidan became one of the most awaited annual celebration in the province which even preserves and improves Ilocano culture. With this festival, various indigenous products, showcasing historical events, traditions, and the "one town one product". You can see all the beliefs and the unique traditions that really showcase the personality and roots of the people. This is the reason why Kannawidan is a significant celebration for the Ilocano people. This is their heart, this is their province. This festivals helps preserve the culture and pass it down to the younger generations. With this, the Ilocano people are able to pass down their traditions and culture, therefore continuing to preserve the essence of the celebration of the province. The past and history is what build the province of the Ilocos as to what it is today. It discovers the locality within the people, and let them appreciate their rich culture and tradition. This is why the festival is conducted.



For the past 2 centuries, the province continue with its glorious past, reminiscing its glory and beauty ad the people preserve the beauty and importance of it all. With this, the Ilocano people will continue to strive and preserve this love that they have to their province. With celebrations like this, the people will remember with pride for them to be proud to be an Ilocano people.





Sources:

https://nboi.blogspot.com/2011/02/kannawidan-festival-of-ilocos-sur.html

https://m.facebook.com/BiagTiIlokano/photos/a.611965365634572/612846012213174/?type=3&locale2=ka_GE

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