KANNAWIDAN SIGNIFICANCE

        

               Before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors, Vigan, as it is now known, was a prosperous trading post for Chinese merchants and indigenous people from the Cordillera Mountains in the Philippines' north-east. The South China Sea, sometimes known as the West Philippine Sea, is located to the west. The entrance of the Spanish galleons added to the mix of Chinese, Spaniards, and our Filipino ancestors that contributed to the development of Vigan, as we know it today. As the capital of Ilocos Sur, a yearly celebration of the city's culture, history, traditions, local craftsmanship, talents, and agricultural goods, known as KANNAWIDAN, lasted for a week. Anyone visiting Vigan will immediately recognize the Spanish influences in the architecture, which is made up of native items like as Ilocos bricks, kapiz shells, and the cobbled-stone roadway known as Calle Crisologo.

            This contains the primary products of each municipality in the lowland, such as longganisa, chicharon, and iloko pakbet, as well as woven textiles and indigenous handicrafts from the many municipalities of Cordillera. Kannawidan is a celebration of who we are, a thanksgiving, and a sharing of one another's crafts and products for us Ilocanos. We proudly display our culture and customs to the rest of the globe.

            Kannawidan is the Ilocanos' way of thanking the Almighty for not only the many benefits, but also for the province's rich tradition, which includes deep family relationships among the Ilocanos. The festival focuses largely on Ilocano youngsters. It's because Ilocano culture isn't well-known among the province's younger generations. Instead, there is a focus on contemporary dances. Ilocano children will be able to appreciate their rich culture and customs if they participate in projects like this. This is why the Kannawidan Ylocos Festival is held. It encourages younger generations to learn the province of Ilocos Sur's traditional songs and dances.

        Even though there are pandemic, our Governor Ryan Singson make a way to celebrate the Kannawidan.  Kannawidan is not just celebrating it is way to respect our ancestors and even though there are pandemic or so what there is a way to celebrated the Pride of Ilocano. The Kannawidan Ylocos Festival invites younger generations to learn the province of Ilocos Sur's indigenous songs and dances.

REFERENCES:

https://saluyot.wordpress.com/2015/02/02/kannawidan-ylocos-festival-2015/ 

https://tawidnewsmag.com/2019-kannawidan-festival-sta-lucia-captures-streetdancing-crown/ 

https://www.suyoilocossur.gov.ph/kannawidan-festival-opening-ritual-by-the-suyo-district-teachers-and-students/

https://www.philstar.com/lifestyle/travel-and-tourism/2022/02/12/2160380/ilocos-sur-celebrates-kannawidan-2022