Insight for Kannawidan

Bringing Our Traditions Back,
Inspiring Others To Comprehend

         “A feast of all heritage, practices and products” deeply and strongly means of KANNAWIDAN.

            Month of February. We expect to witness the festivity of Kannawidan, full of different culture, arts, traditions and many more to see. With this, we showcase the different products from different towns of Ilocos Sur. The creativity of men and women, young and elders, new and expert burst out on this event. This festive event was only launched last 2008 by the Leadership of then Gov. DV Savellano. Its main goal is to influence every individual to learn how to have the sustainability and preservation that we see, because anything may be our trademark in the future.

           Enjoyment of local and foreign tourists is one of the true aims of this event. Contests and competitions of elementary to high school students bring the highlights of it. Tribal rituals, choir competitions, marching band contest, tribal music ensemble, dance drama, traditional folk dance, contemporary dance, street dancing show dance are some of its contests and competitions. This would push students and the entire school to their excellency through their talents and skills. By this, they may lead other people to not to hide their different skills and just share what God has given to them. Indigenous music is loudly heard from this occasion. And the contest that would really amaze people is the “Pinaka Contest”. Here, we bring out or we showcase the products that are extraordinary, very rare and unique from our eyes. This would amaze every individual.

              The most important here are the lessons that we should apply. Preservation, a big impact that would give us a treasure in the next generation. And if Ilocanos may truly learn this, this will sure be known as our trademark.

              Learning to application, yes, a kind process. And this could give the path to the journey that we really wish for.