“It’s more fun in
the Philippines! ” , Yes, it’s the new slogan of the Department of Tourism in
the country. It attracts
the foreigners to come, visit and experience the fun that the Philippines can
offer to them. It’s just that the Philippines is more than a bunch of islands
and old churches, it’s the fun, Filipino people that the complete Philippine
tourism experience, it’s the people that differentiate us from other
destinations.
In the northern part of the country a
lowly yet delightful people live, the Ilocanos. Whenever they start to feel the
breeze of February, the fun rises along. The anticipation of the Kannawidan
Ylocos Festival is much awaited. It is an annual festival that aims to create
awareness on the preservation of the province’s rich cultural heritage,
practices and traditions and a showcase of the different agriculture and
industry products. This
festival is significant to every Ilocano in the province because they celebrate
the foundation of Ilocos Sur as a province by virtue of the Royal Decree signed
on February 2, 1818. As a
part of the feast’s celebration, the provincial capitol is conducting a trade
fair along the Plaza Encarnation wherein all town and other neighboring
provinces of Ilocos Sur showcase their One Town One Product for the consumers
to buy. A display of native traditions and various talents of Ilocanos are also
conducted to promote the Ilocano’s pride such as the Sarzuela Ilocana and many
more. There’s also a prestigious night of glamour to showcase the true beauty
of an Ilocana through the Saniata ti Ilocos Sur. It’s been a tradition that the
crowned Saniata ti Ilocos Sur will represent the province in the Bb. Pilipinas.
Absolutely, the lovely breeze of
February is more fun for lovers, Ilocanos, and foreigners because of the
KANNAWIDAN YLOCOS FESTIVAL.
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