a true beauty that lies within ILOCOS SUR. celebrating the anniversary of the province, a weeklong "KANNAWIDAN YLOCOS" is celebrated during the last week of February. the festival showcases the old costumes, traditions and culture of Ilocanos who lived in the northern part of the Philippines.
the "Kannawidan Ylocos Festival" aims to preserve and sustainthe old traditions, attractive products and practices of the Ilocanos, as well as promote the local tourism industry and cause the increase the demand for local products, create more job opportunities and generate more incime.
traditional practices in Ilocos Provinces are what "Kannawidan Ylocos" means in english. a proccesion of imaga of patron saints of the province, an agricultural trade fair, presentation of folk dances, band concert at the town plaza, traditional games and a zarzuela, horse racing, search for the Binibining Ilocos and the presentation of awards to successful residents of Ilocos Sur are among the highlights of the festivity. another is when the provincial govenment honors individual Ilocos talents who excelled in different field of the national and international arena.
all Ilocos Provinces are invited to participate to this activity so this would be the beginning of ab annual festival.
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