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COLORFUL FESTIVALS IN ILOCOS SUR
The province of Ilocos Sur holds various annual festivals to celebrate traditions, customs and thanksgiving in very colorful ways; they are:
Bagnet Festival
Photo from: http://www.ugnayan.com/ph/IlocosSur/Narvacan/photo/ILG
Held every December, Narvacan is banking on the town’s culinary past to bring in more domestic and foreign tourist and reclaiming its position as the birthplace of bagnet, that delicacy that is a craze all over Ilocandia and to gourmands. Every Narvacan household still holds the secret to the special technique of preparing the crispiest and tastiest bagnet that has eluded the gastronomic inclinations of other Ilocano foodies which are also into bagnet production. Read More: http://govisitphilippines.com/blog.php?blog=98#
Kannawidan Festival
Photo from: fun-philippines.com
The Kannawidan (local term for traditional practice) festival is an occasion to strengthen the Ilocano culture, recognize Ilocos Sur’s sons and daughters who brought honor to their province, celebrate abundant harvest or just to celebrate the Ilocano spirit that continues to drive locals to boost their home province. Various festivities were staged from trade, agriculture, aqua and livestock while a display of farm products opened the six-day festival. – http://asianjournal.com/news/ilocos-sur-revives-culture-in-kannawidan-ylocos-fest/#sthash.ENHj66XH.dpuf
Pinakbet Festival
Photo from: http://pinastival.blogspot.com
This is a festival celebrating the favorite dish of the Ilocanos, “pinakbet” featuring street dances and cooking competitions.
Pinakbet contains many vegetables, like sitaw, ampalaya, kalabasa, okra, gabi, eggplant, squash and many more. Read More: http://pinastival.blogspot.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Ilocos Sur is Part of Region I
Ilocos Sur – Home of World Heritage Vigan
Where is Ilocos Sur and How to Get There
Popular Tourist Spots in Ilocos Sur
Colorful Festivals in Ilocos Sur
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