We Are One In Kannawidan

Kannawidan Festival, January 25,2020, By Gelline De Guzman, Bombo Radyo, Retrieved from https://www.bomboradyo.com/vigan/kannawidan-festival-iti-probinsiya-nakasaganan-iti-pannakaisayangkat-na/

Kannawidan Festival is celebrated at the end of January to celebrate the richness of the Ilocos Sur culture. Just like other festivals, this festival is usually celebrated with different contests in areas such as traditional folk dances, traditional costumes, tribal rituals, street dancing, and other contests. Different municipalities compete against each other to showcase the diverse culture of their province, Ilocos Sur. Since COVID- 19 has widely spread across the country and the world, gatherings are prohibited so for that reason the joyful and crowded celebrations also have been prohibited.

Nonetheless, the celebration continued excluding the parade of the contestants and mostly other competitions that include creating a huge crowd or gatherings of numerous people. Nevertheless, the Yloco spirit has never left the souls of the Ilocanos. We may not be allowed to enjoy street dances and competitions personally; no one said contests are also prohibited. Officials have conducted several contests and events that showcased the talents that each and every Ilocano possesses. These include the Saniata ti Ilocos Sur pre-pageant, sports fest, and the Trade and Food Fair. These events were arranged with the consideration of preventing the further spread of the virus that is why it is limited and safe health protocols must be observed at all times.

Amidst pandemic, we can still enjoy the essence of the Kannawidan festival even without the loud and joyful cheers of bystanders and supporters. We can always find our own happiness with the little number of things around us. That explains that although the events are not as many as before doesn’t mean it lessens the happiness that the festival can bring. This festival is celebrated for us to remember the rich culture of the province so for that reason, I hope we can enjoy even the smallest piece of information about our provinces’ history to celebrate the annual event.

References:

Schedule ti Kannawidan Ylocos Festival 2021, naiparruaren, By Bombo Alberto Cuevas Jr., January 27 2021, Retrieved from https://www.bomboradyo.com/vigan/schedule-ti-kannawidan-ylocos-festival-2021-naiparruaren/

Kannawidan Ylocos Festival, Lonely Planet, Retrieved from https://www.lonelyplanet.com/philippines/north-luzon/vigan/events/kannawidan-ylocos-festival/a/poi-fes/1502509/357318

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