Kannawidan: A Showcase of Culture and Arts

We can stand up and proudly say the words "I am an Ilocano."  For we, Ilocanos, can boast to other places our preserved arts and cultures which are really unbeatable.

It has been a tradition to the Ilocanos to celebrate the Kannawidan Ylocos Festival annually during the first week of February.  This prestigious celebration is being witnessed by enormous tourists giving their best to reach Vigan City, the venue of the said occasion.

As a proud young Ilocana, fifteen years have passed in my life and I believe that Ilocos has really to showcase its  rich Iloco cultural, artistic, historical and intellectual heritage.  For the information of everybody, lots of activities are being done in connection with the Kannawidan Festival.  Some of this activities are the Kannawidan Trade Fair, Miss Saniata, Sarzuela and many others.  There are also intellectual contests which are truly useful in perpetuating Ilocos' hidden treasures.

Many positive impressions are being uttered by many tourists as well as guests who are invited to come and witness the celebration.  This long-week celebration is such a blissful occasion as we witness how rich the Iloco culture is.  Ilocanos could have said, "God is good."

For all these blessings, another year would make big improvements and changes to the economic stability of Ilocos.  The government and the citizens are working hand-in-hand in achieving great heights.

I salute the Ilocanos as I am proud to say that I am one of them!