Festivals were one of the happiest and liveliest event or occasion you have to experience. Different people, different cultures and traditions. Stalls everywhere, children playing together, entertaining shows, contests and activities, and sometimes fire works display. We Ilocanos have very rich cultures and traditions that we can be proud of. Cultures and traditions we must preserve and protect for the next generations.

The Vigan City Fiesta is held every January 25. It is celebrated during the feast day of the conversion of St. Paul the Apostle. St. Paul is Vigan City’s patron saint. Before his conversion, St. Paul was known as Saul, a zealous persecutor of Christians. After he was touched by a personal encounter with Jesus Christ on his way to Damascus, his name was changed to Paul and he endured a lot of hardships and danger to spread the word of God to far places. We also celebrate the longganisa festival here in ViganCity. The Longganisa Festival is typically celebrated in Vigan City on 22 January each year, just a few days before the Vigan City Fiesta on 25 January. We also have the kannawidan festival. This year is the 196th anniversary of the province of Ilocos Sur. But the main attraction of this anniversary Is the Kannawidan Festival. It was celebrated on the last week of January to the first week of February. All Ilocanos joined together to manage the whole festival held at Tamag Grounds, Vigan City. Through this, we can promote the tourism industry of Ilocos Sur. Products, cultures and traditions of different municipalities. There are also various events, contests and activities you can enjoy with your loved ones.

We Ilocanos are rich not only in cultures and traditions but also traits and personalities. We need to be united in order to preserve, protect and promote the cultures and traditions of Ilocos Sur through Kannawidan Festival.
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