A celebration
commemorating the 1818 split of the two Ilocos provinces in the province of
Ilocos Sur. This celebration features cultural performances, religious rites,
and cookery demonstrations highlighting the best of Ilocano cuisine. Kannawidan
Ylocos Celebration has already established itself as the province's most
important festival. The celebration began in 2008, under the direction of
then-Governor Deogracias Victor B. Savellano, to honor the 190th anniversary of
the establishment of Ilocos Sur as a distinct province, which was made possible
by the adoption of a Spanish Royal Decree on February 2, 1818.
It
is customary for a mass to be celebrated in the St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral
to mark the beginning of the festival. A parade of the Patron Saints of the 40
parishes, as well as representations of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary, is
then held around Vigan City. Provincial DepEd officials frequently attend the
liturgy and parade. This celebration highlights the Ilocanos' deep-rooted
religion, with a special focus on Ilocano children. It's because the province's
younger generations are unfamiliar with Ilocano culture. Instead, the focus is
on current dances. Through such efforts, Ilocano youngsters may learn about
their rich culture and customs.
But today as the world continues to
heal from the pandemic, our community opened the celebration of Kannawidan Festival,
night was welcomed with a dancing
fountain show, drone light show followed by fireworks display brightly blazed
at the top of the New Legislative Building to savour the event. The drone light
show highlighted the strong spirit of Ilocosurians not to give up amidst
pandemic and as a tribute to all front liners. Following this was a comedy
night held at the Quirino Stadium.
There is a great
impact along economic, social, and cultural to the lives of the people of Ilocos
Sur. This festival shows the history has contributed. We must study about the
past to comprehend why we live the way we do and why we are where we are as a
species and as a country. Studying history helps us to learn from our ancestors'
failures so that we do not repeat their mistakes and seek to make the world a
better place.
References:
https://philippines.travel/events/kannawidan-ylocos-festival
https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/The-Kannawidan-Ylocos-Festival
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