Iloocos Sur, our very own province has rich and stunning
cultures and traditions that we Ilocanos must be proud of. In order to showcase
these, we have important festives just to exhibit and promote products of ours
and precious cultures of Ilocanos to attract and invite tourists to come and
visit Ilocos. One of these is the Kannawidan Ylocos Festival which is a week-long
festive of happiness for local and foreign tourists as more entertaining events
are included in the celebration. Now on its 8th year, the Kannawidan Ylocos
Festival had already established its identity as the prime festival of the
province.The province has a rich heritage and unique cultures that need to be
preserved for the next generations. However, many of these traditions, songs,
dances and other Ilocano cultures were not already familiar to the younger
generations due to the influence of the television, computer and
internet.
Highlights
include the members of the Bayanihan Dance Company entertained the Ilocanos
with their world class performance of the Beauty of the Philippines through
dances, music and sounds. Their graceful movements and excellent rendition of
songs and playing the indigenous musical instruments drew attractions from the
crowd. Governor Luis Chait Singson and Vice Governor Savellano together with
the officials of the Department of Education Division of Ilocos Sur signified
the start of the different contests for elementary and high school students.
These include traditional tribal rituals, choir and glee club competition,
marching band contest, traditional music ensemble, dance drama, traditional and
folk dances, contemporary dance competition and street dancing showdown. These
events aimed to encourage young Ilocanos to learn these indigenous songs and
dances for sustainability and preservation. Another important event is the
Partuat ken Patanor Trade and Agri Fair. Officials from the trade and agri fair
displayed all products from the different towns of the Ilocos Sur and its
nearby provinces. This Kannawidan Ylocos Festival aims to create
awareness on the preservation of the province’ rich cultural heritage,
practices and traditions, and a showcase of the different agriculture and
industry products. We, Ilocanos should all be proud of with this because we are
having this for tourists to appreciate our rich culture. Moreover, let us all
preserve these cultures for next generations and this will serve as our trademark
as an Ilocano.
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