Kannawidan festival in the Province of Ilocos Sur
commemorating the separation of the two Ilocos provinces in 1818. This festival
is a showcase of indigenous performances, religious rituals, as well cooking
demos featuring the best of Ilocano dishes. They wanted to rekindle in the youth
and future generations the pride of their heritage. The magnificent idea
developed and is now a living reality, KANNAWIDAN, the Iloco Foundation of Arts
and Culture. Kannawidan festival became one of the most awaited annual
celebrations in the province and consequently improves Ilocano culture. This
concept presents disagreement on understanding community as a fixed structure
with components and a mechanism.
As the Philippines starts to recover
from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, fiestas and celebrations are
starting to return, giving Filipinos a well-needed dose of levity. In Ilocos
Sur, the provincial government officially launched Kannawidan 2022 early this
month, with a bevy of activities aimed at celebrating life and spreading joy. The
Kannawidan this year had a few events during the festival, such as coronation
of the Saniata Ti Ylocos beauty pageant; Chef Wars Cooking Competition; LGBTQ
Night; a dog show featuring American bullies; a car and motor show; Tinattoan;
bike race; game fowl, rhythm fest; and the much-awaited Bakbakan sa Ilocos Sur.
There is also various artists and famous celebrities came to perform. It also
has the
dancing
fountain show, the drone light show followed by the fireworks display that
brightly blazed at the top of the New Legislative Building Products from
various sources, including food, furniture and clothing, are also present.
These activities are often well organized by the authorities in the province.
This year, despite of the
COVID-19 pandemic, we have still celebrated this festival; but, in a simpler
way than before. But as we
continue to learn living with this covid-19 pandemic, I hope that this festival
is a sign that our country is slowly opening up to provide opportunities for us
to enjoy normal things like this resembling the past years. It's been a long
and hard two years living in isolation and we cannot wait to celebrate life as
free as what normal life is.
Reference:
The pictures are from the Facebook page of Gov. Ryan Luis V. Singson - 'Ryan Luis V. Singson (Official FAN PAGE)'. February 01, 2022. https://www.facebook.com/100044623680440/posts/490376839126435/
