Kannawidan festival is a festival in Ilocos in which showcases the heritage, tradition, culture, arts, crafts, and delicacies of Ilocos Sur. The Kannawidan, local term for traditional practice, is a festival in which it also strengthens the Ilocano culture. So, which means, that this festival must be annually celebrated in order to showcase and strengthen our Ilocano culture.
Kannawidan is an Ilocano term meaning feast of rich heritage and culture. Due to this festival, Ilocanos have an opportunity to show all their talents and products. They show their talents through dancing, singing, sketching, and also painting. Through this festival, the tourism industry of Ilocos was enhanced or improved. It also helped to boost the demand of our products. There are also more job opportunities and livelihood opportunities. And also, more income to people were generated.
In all these outcomes, I can say that Kannawidan Festival is not just a festival of fun, but also a festival of improving. I can say also that this is such an important and great festival for all of us Ilocanos. It is because it gives us benefits, good benefits, and it is because this is the time to reminisce our past, our culture, tradition, and to treasure it for this is our identity. This is who we are, Ilocanos.
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