Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Kannawidan: The Ilocos Festival


Ilocos Sur is one of the province of the Philippines and belongs in Region One and the people living here is called the Ilocanos.
Every year, the province is celebrating its festival which is known as the KANNAWIDAN FESTIVAL. This is celebrated from January 29-February 5.
Ilocos Sur is rich in many products. It is known because of the different products that is made by the people of this province. Each town of this province has its own product. One of the highlights of celebrating KANNAWIDAN FESTIVAL is the trade fair or the bazaar near the Provincial Capitol which is all the products of the province are displayed and being sold. This is known as the OTOP or the One Town, One Product.
During the celebration, there are also many activities that are being prepared by the Provincial Staffs. There is an Education Day and the province is giving cash prizes and certificates to the students of the province who excel in different aspects like in excelling in academic and extra co-curicular activities. There are also celebrities that are coming in the province to entertain us. There is also Siglat Ilocandia.
Celebrating Kannawidan Festival is really a happy one. So, come and join the Ilocanos to celebrate Kannawidan Festival!












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