The province of Ilocos Sur is where
the Ilocos Region’s myriad of cultures and histories converge to become a
living museum of spirited past. A national shrine, a national landmark, a
national museum, heritage museums, ancestral houses, period houses,
cobblestoned streets – they all share space in the timeless land of Ilocos Sur.
The Kannawidan Ylocos Festival had
already established its identity as the prime festival of the province. The
festival was launched in 2008 under the leadership of Governor Deogracias
Victor B. Savellano to commemorate the foundation day of Ilocos Sur as separate
province through the approval of a Spanish Royal Decree on February 2, 1818.
The province has a rich heritage and unique cultures that need to be preserved
for the next generations. However, many of these traditions, songs, dances and
other Ilocano cultures were not already familiar to the younger generations due
to the influence of technology.
These include traditional tribal
rituals and choir competition, marching band contest, traditional music
ensemble, dance drama and many more. These events aimed to encourage young
Ilocanos to learn these indigenous songs and dances for sustainability and
preservation. Let us all preserve these cultures for the next generations and
this will serve as our trademark as an Ilocano.
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