"ILOCOS SUR FESTIVAL"

 

Festivals of the 1

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 district Ilocos Sur 

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Sinait Garlic Festival, Ilocos Sur PhilippinesIt happens during the 1st to 3rd of May thatshowcase the talent, ingenuity and hard work trait of Ilocano Farmers in various competition form. It isalso known as the Sinait Bawang Festival. The province-wide cooking contest is also held side-by-side with the Search for the Biggest Garlic Bulb andGarlic Bundling, whose categories include LongestTwined Garlic, Creative Bundling, and BundlingCompetition which also allows tourist participation.

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Viva Vigan Festival, Ilocos Sur PhilippinesEvery first week of May, Vigan plays hostto visitors for this festival featuring paintingand product exhibits, a Calesa parade, andother cultural activities.

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Longganisa Festival, Ilocos Sur PhilippinesThe Longganisa Festival of Vigan City held every January 22features the “longest Longganisa”with the hope of entering to the Guinness Book ofRecords as the longest Longganisa of the world. TheLongganisa plays a major role in promoting the identityof the city as a major producer of Longganisa which sfamous not only locally but also abroad.

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Pinakbet Festival, Ilocos Sur PhilippinesA festival celebrating a favorite dish of the Ilocanos, “pinakbet” featuring street dances, cookingcompetitions. A day to honorthe farmer’s industryand housewives cooking skills.competitions wherethe best of Ifugao crafts aredisplayed.

 Ilocos Sur – The picturesque province of Ilocos Sur set the parade on February 2, 2024, as it joyously celebrated the Ilocos Sur Festival, commonly known as Kannawidan. The heart of the festivities unfolded within the historic grounds of Vigan City, where a grand parade mesmerized spectators with a dazzling display of vibrant colors, rhythmic beats, and a palpable sense of community spirit. This annual event has become a cherished tradition, serving as a testament to the resilience and rich cultural tapestry of the Ilocano people.

Eight vibrant clusters, representing various government and private agencies, participated in the grand parade, each contributing to the visual spectacle that unfolded before the eager crowds. Notably, Cluster 7, featuring the dedicated teaching and non-teaching staff of the Department of Education. This nod to education emphasized its pivotal role in preserving and passing down the unique traditions that make Ilocos Sur an integral part of the Philippines’ cultural mosaic.

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Reference:

https://journal.com.ph/ilocos-sur-festival-unveils-spectacular-parade-celebration-culture-and-heritage/

https://www.scribd.com/document/482821775/Festivals-of-the-1st-district-Ilocos-Sur-docx