LeBron

  The Kannawidan Festival in Ilocos Sur is being celebrated in the province to commemorate the anniversary of Ilocos Sur as a province. It is being celebrated every month of February and it is very significant to us Ilocanos because it is the grandest festivity celebration of the province and it even lasts almost the whole of the month. However, due to COVID-19 pandemic, the usual activities during the celebration were not undertaken.  When we hear the word “kannawidan” it comes in our minds a very grand and enjoyable celebration of culture of Ilocanos, as all “kaprobinsyanos” are coming to Vigan City to attend and participate the different activities and programs. It usually showcases all the cultures and traditions of Ilocanos from different municipalities. Due to pandemic the local government of the province did not conduct the usual programs because of the strict implementation of the IATF protocols to avoid the spread of the virus. This year’s celebration of the said fe...

The celebration of the Vigan City Fiesta for the 2020 is not the usual way as it was before. This is because of the pandemic being experience by us. It is only this year that usual activities being undertaken by the City Government could not be possibly done due to the COVID 19 that stroke the whole world. It is somehow lonely this year because no crowd people is being seen or roaming around the city. Limited and selected events were undertaken just to commemorate or celebrate of the feast day of the city. This is due to the travel restrictions being implemented by the IATF and local government of Ilocos Sur. The “carnaval” and  “bargain” sections that we enjoy during day and night time before the 25th day of January were not anymore allowed. However, a simple activity was undertaken by the Vigan City government just to celebrate the feast day of the place.  Although it was a simple way of celebrating it, what is important is  the unity, public service and care that a...