Kannawidan Festival

Vigan is known as the heart of Ilocandia by the Philippine Historical Committee because the city is rich in culture and heritage.  Also known as the Festival city of the Philippines since it celebrates different festivals yearly.  And one of the famous festivities is the Kannawidan festival.

Kannawidan festival is usually celebrated right after the fiest of St. Paul, the saint of Vigan, starting at February 1-6.  Every night, there would be various kinds of events where anyone can watch and even join contests conducted by the city officials.  There was the tribal performance of the cultural communities of Ilocos Sur which is fascinating.  They displayed their talents as well as their indigenous costumes.  Partuat ken Patanor Trade Fair showcased the products of the province such as longanisa, bagnet, garlic, bibingka, tinubong and many other foods including handicrafts.  There was  even eating contests of  these delicacies of Ilocos Sur as well as basi drinking contest.  Traditional games were played and bingo as well.There were Sarsuela and Komedya Ilocana which were shown.  Choir and marching band competition was also held.

Yet, it is simple but very special particularly to those of the ilocanos who are very proud to have their products presented which sometimes can only be seen in their home province.  And showing the natural beauties of young ilocanos.  Come and visit the heritage city of the Philippines, where you can see a place like no other.