“KANNAWIDAN”, the Iloko
Foundation of Arts and Culture.
Kannawidan is a variant of the
Ilocano “tawid” which means heritage or inheritance. An esteemed and respected
cultural foundation of Ilocanos who hold a deep respect for our heritage,
instilling pride and sense of identity among all Ilocanos committed to ensure
the conversion, preservation and promotion of the Iloko cultural artistic,
historical and intellectual heritage.They wanted to revitalize in the youth and
the generations of the future the pride of their heritage. The magnificent idea developed
and is now a living reality, KANNAWIDAN, the Iloko Foundation of Arts and
Culture. When I was a kid, I never really knew the true importance of this
festival. All I knew was that my parents take me to Vigan every year to watch
shows and programs. It is where Yloko culture and tradition is at its best. In
other words, it is a showcase – “A Showcase of Culture and Tradition”. Although I am not really fund of parties and get-togethers, I often go with my family to
check out the Kannawidan annually.
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