Kannawidan Festival: What It's Used To Be

Ilocos Sur is a beautiful province located in the northern part of Luzon. It is a province rich in culture that represents the ancient Spanish and Filipino heritage. To show and share their treasures to the whole world, the locals conceived a festival that highlights these cultural traditions and they called it the “Kannadiwan Festival”.

It is a celebration that lasts from the last week of January up to the first week of February. Included in the course of events is the commemoration of the foundation day of the province.

On the opening day, there is usually a mass held at the St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral. It is followed by a procession of the Patron Saints of the 40 parishes and images of Jesus Christ and Virgin Mary around the city. It is the Ilocanos' way of giving thanks to the Almighty not only for the bountiful blessings but also for the rich heritage of the city, including the close family ties among the Ilocanos. This event showcases the deep-rooted religiosity of the townsfolk.

However, this year's Kannawidan Festival won't be the same as it's used to be. People around the Philippines especially Ilocos Sur come to watch and witness the parades that a lot of people watches near it and the concerts that makes you jump non-stop. They buy lots of food from various food stalls and stores around the area. Visits galleries and exhibitions that catches their eyes. Buys accessories to give to their friends, love ones and also for their selves. Then goes to the carnival to make their souls jump outta their body.

It really was fun and all not until the covid-19 disease spread like crazy. Making us at risk if ever we want to go there so bad. Now, all those precious memories are all in the past. We understand that the government is protecting us. It's just that there won't be big things to look forward to every mid January now, but let's just hope and pray that things will be normal soon for us to live our lives to the fullest.

Reference:

tawidnewsmag.com

https://www.vigantintourism.com/tourism/articles/Kannawidan-Ylocos-Festival-Pride-of-the-Ilocano-Culture

Longganisa Festival During Pandemic

One of the 7 woders city of the world: Vigan city has one of the most popular festival: the Longganisa Festival and a lot of people are looking forward on seeing it.

The festival has turned into a group cabinet as Vigan longganisa, a local rendition of Mexican salami, has a particular garlicky taste that has turned into a most loved of the Filipino sense of taste. Inside the Vigan City Fiesta days, the Longganisa Festival is likewise celebrated. The city has a longganisa-themed march and at one time endeavored to set a record for having the longest longganisa at any point made. The celebration has turned into a group cabinet as Vigan longganisa, a local rendition of Mexican salami, has an unmistakable garlicky taste that has turned into a most loved of the Filipino sense of taste. 

Despite the fact that different makers have attempted to duplicate the Vigan longganisa taste, they have not been fruitful. Biguenos ascribe this to the way that the making of Vigan longganisa is a centuries-old convention of the nearby producers and all if not the majority of the fixings utilized as a part of making the local hotdog is sourced from Vigan. Vigan's garlic and sugarcane vinegar are said to be all the more unequivocally delightful. It's an extraordinary bring home blessing in the wake of sharing in a Vigan City Fiesta. 

The Festival, which will be held until Jan. 27, corresponds with the commemoration festivity of Vigan's cityhood and its yearly celebration out of appreciation for St. Paul. The road moving rivalry will include 13 taking part groups from the distinctive regions in Ilocos Region and each group will contend in three classes. The groups, made out of secondary school and understudies, will sensationalize the way toward making longaniza.

However, covid-19 pandemic brings a lot of bad things that we have to follow the safety protocols and stay at home. A lot of people can't really enjoy the festival for it is really dangerous to form crowds that will spread the virus but the festival will still proceed. We may not be as excited as before but still we must know our limits. 

Reference:

https://www.hellotravel.com/events/longganisa-festival

http://pageone.ph/vigan-boasts-its-special-longganisa-festival/