Ilocos Sur has a rich heritage and unique culture that are to be preserved for the next generations because it is observed that many of these traditions, songs, dances and other Ilocano culture are not familiar to the younger generations already. Children of today are paying more attention to the modern and novelty dances they seen on the television than the traditional ones. There is also a need to evaluate the different products of the different municipalities and the agricultural products and livestock of the farmers and fisher folks.
With response to this, the provincial government of Ilocos Sur conceived a festival that will highlight these culture and traditions and attract local and foreign tourists as well. They call it the KANNAWIDAN Ylocos Festival; it is also a time to commemorate the anniversary of Ilocos Sur as a province since it was separated on February 2, 1818.
We cannot deny that the Province of Ilocos Sur can outlast other superior places not only in the Philippines but may be even the whole planet in terms of culture, traditions, practices and sceneries. Not only that, Ilocos Sur also has an amazing and remarkable history. To further nourish our minds about
Did you know that Ilocos is home of staggering personalities who made luminous marks on the records? Diego Silang, the brave man who led a bloody revolt, his wife, Gabriela SIlang, the Joan Arc of the Philippines, Elpidio Quirino, one of the Presidents and Vicente Singson Encarnacion, a business tycoon who became one of the 7 wise men.
Not to be outdone, Ilocos Sur’s tourist attraction makes it also to the list. Vigan City’s heritage village filled with Hispanic designed antique houses and Sta. Maria’s dazzling church were inscribed both inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List of Sites which is a very prestigious award that a place may be granted. Add also Bessang Pass Marker, which punctuates the last stand of the Japanese soldiers, the Santiago Cove which is dubbed as the Boracay of the North and Bantay’s lofty bell tower.
A trip to the picturesque province would be incomplete without oozing the tongue-crippling varieties of aroma and tasting the oh-so-good specialties of Ilocos Sur. Topping the roll is Vigan’s scrumptious empanada and longganisa. Not to be vanquished, next on the file are Sto. Domingo’s nutritious squash noodles, San Ildefonso’s luscious Basi, Sta. Maria’s sweet Balicucha and Sugpon’s yummy ube.
I am quite sure you didn’t think Ilocos Sur was this great. It really has tons of hidden potentials which if fully developed would surely bring the province to the limelight. For these wonders, let us be grateful to God. Ilocos Sur really caught a lot of blessings when God showered some. Let’s also be thankful to the Government of Ilocos Sur for fabricating this Kannawidan Ylocos Festival.
With this, people will now value what it’s like to be a true blooded Ilocano. And with our combined efforts, Ilocos Sur will continue shimmering not only locally but in the international realm as well. As its battle cry exemplifies, Soar High Ilocos Sur!
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