The 2016 Kannawidan Ylocos Festival of the province of Ilocos Sur starts which formally opened on January 29 at the Quirino Stadium in Bantay, Ilocos Sur, until February 13 at Candon City. The festivity will feature the heritage culture of the province which dates back two centuries ago.Government Ryan Luis V. Singson said the street dancing and showdown of the product of the 22 towns of the province marks the festivities. This is the first time the Ilocos Sur holds Street Dancing as one of the highlights of the activities.
Kannawidan is an Ilocano term meaning feast of rich heritage and culture. It marks the 198th foundation of Ilocos Sur, which separated the province from Ilocos Norte by a Royal Decree on February 2, 1818.
The other activities for the festival includes the boodle fight, a ritual followed by the presentation of Ilocano traditions spiced with sports events, the Miss Saniata 2016, Mass and procession at the Saint Paul Cathedral, fireworks display, and the grand finals of the Siglat Ilocandia (search for talented Ilocanos), motor show, concerts, search for the biggest agriculture products and livestock, quiz, bee, poetry writing, cook fest, fashion show and comedy night, and many more.
The street dancing competition which will be participated by 23 contingents will be held on February 7 followed by the showdown. # Source – PIO Ilocos Sur
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