Monday, February 21, 2011

"KANNAWIDAN, YLOCOS FESTIVAL"

Kannawidan is the festival for the province of Ilocos Sur. This festival is celebreated on the month of february. In this celebration we commercialize the products of Ilocos Sur.
Some artist come to Ilocos and performed. This kind of festivity let tourists come so that they will learn more about the culture of Ilocos Sur. They also held in Vigan the "Saniata ti Ylocos Sur". This contest was joined by the lovely ladies from the different places in Ilocos Sur. Some of the candidates came from different places. Suddenly, this celebration has an end but I totally enjoyed this festivities. I have learned more about my native land.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

January 25, A Special Day for Vigan

Every places have their own festivities.Festivities are always special to a certain place. The festivities are signs and giving thanks to their patron saints for the blessings that they receive.
Here in Vigan we have our own festivities. Every year in the month of January, we celebrate the fiesta of Vigan. Our patron saint is St.Paul. We celebrate the Longganisa festival. Longganisa is one of the products of Vigan. Vigan has many products like the burnay, bagnet, empanada and many more.
These celebrations are enjoyable because we don't just watch for these but we also learn more about the culture of Vigan.