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                    The Kannawidan Festival is one of the most prominent and important festivals here in Ilocos Sur. The Festival Celebrates the culture of Ilocos and it showcases the different arts such as music, dance and others. This festival is also a time to commemorate the anniversary of Ilocos Sur since it was separated on February 3, 1818 as a province. More than hundreds of Ilocanos, tourists, and guests participate in the festive celebration of the Kannawidan. It also includes various events, competitions and parades. This Festival holds great significance to the province and its people. But what exactly makes it so important?           Celebrating its 29 th anniversary since it was first established in 1992, the Kannawidan Festival is still up and going. Despite the pandemic that has reduced all sorts of social gatherings and interactions, the Ilocos government has decided to continue the celebration of the Festival. The Kannawidan Festival holds a very big significance for

           The month of January is one of the most important months for Vigan City as it celebrates the Kannawidan Festival. The Kannawidan is one of the biggest Fiestas celebrated not just in the city, but in the whole province. Trade fairs, Street Dance Competitions, Choir Contests, and other events are part of the big celebration. During the Festival a lot of people usually join and participate, whether they are contestants in certain competitions, vendors in the trade fair, tourists, or even locals. But this year, because of the Coronavirus, it is seemingly impossible for such celebrations to happen. So how will the annual Kannawidan Festival take place this year?           Although we are in the middle of a pandemic, the celebration of the Kannawidan Festival is still taking place from January 29 until February 5. The celebration lasting only a week instead of the usual one month. In line with everyone’s safety, the Provincial Government has released a series of health protocols