A festival of colours, a fusion of passion, and a celebration of culture- this is KANNAWIDAN, a solidarity, 201 years in the making...
Ilocos Sur, abode of many great and artistic minds. Realistically speaking, it is a break-up celebration. Yet not a moving on affair, it signifies the separation of the North and the South. It's a wonder why there exists two extremely identical cultures, while still having different identities.
The ethno-linguistic relations are quite the same, or better yet similar in many aspects. However, let us not be hypocrites, we know that the two have evolved differently from each other, although starting from one tongue and soul, it is now a true case of twins seperated from birth.
We recognize this individuality of culture, as we celebrate yearly our KANNAWIDAN in the south, and PAMULINAWEN in the north. It is a clash and a fusion of talents for the southerners, as there is a situation where they are separated by a mountain in the east, and plains and shorelines to the west. Ilocos Sur is unique that it upholds oneness and solidarity amidst the terrain.
In KANNAWIDAN, it showcases a mix of spices and flavours, while providing a haven where the past meets the new. What makes it so special is not the cultures, arts, or even the talents; rather it is the people.
The people make the celebration, and the celebration is the people. It is a crowd of Ilokanos, proud of themselves. It is their pride, their joy, the smiles that make KANNAWIDAN.
For the past 201 years, KANNAWIDAN is built by the people, to be for the people.
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