Kannawidan Ylocos Festival 2022

Kannawidan Ylocos Festival is one of the famous festivals in Ilocos Sur.This festival commemorating the separation of the two Ilocos provinces in 1818;Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur.It is a showcase of indigenous performances, religious rituals, as well cooking demos featuring the best of Ilocano dishes.After being pospune for 2yrs due to COVID, it finally resumed on February 1.This said Festival were held at Tamag Vigan City.

For the grand opening, they prepare an Dacing Fountain Show and a Fireworks Display that was held at Plazs Salcedo and Bicentennial Park.On day 2,Longganisa eating contest & traditional game and Saniata ti Ylocos sur Coronation Night 2022 that was held at Quirino Stadium and witness the whole production with celebrity hosts, Max Collins and Marlon Stockingher and Miss Universe Philippines winners,Rabiya Mateo and Beatrice Luigi Gomez.At third night, there’s a dog show, chef wars and LGBT night too. On January 4,Art competition, Game fowl expo and concert tribute to frontliners were carry out. For the 5^th day, bike race, car and motor show, game fowl expo and rhythm fest.On day 6,Bike race(day 2).And the last schedule that will still held on February 12 was Kannawidan Derby and Bakbakan sa Ilocos Sur.If you’re surprised by that many amusing activities and events then I should inform you that there’s more.In addition, there’s also a Concerts that was lead my chosen local celebrities, bands and influencers.Some of it were the December Avenue,Agzunta, Jamil and etc.

It wasn’t as grand like how the Ilocano Celebrated before pandemic, however they still afford to make it amusing, fun and entertaining.The only difference is there’s rides before that catch the attention of the kids and all ages,also activities that can’t be done due to COVID.However, it didn’t make it less appealing, the presence of the people itself is already more than enough.This prove that Ilocanos are indeed creative and smart because despite of the Pandemic and all the Typhoon that came in their way, they still afford to celebrate the Kannawidan Ylocos Festival.

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