Vigan Philippines Ilocos' Kannawidan Festival Slated For January 28 to February 3Vigan Philippines is all set for the week-long 2nd Kannawidan Ylocos Annual Festival slated for January 28 to February 3.Vigan Philippines which is located in Ilocos Sur Province, is famous for the old massive stonewalls and Spanish brick houses which date back to the Spanish colonization period. The old city of Vigan lies north of Manila and can be reached by bus. Travel time can take from eight to twelve hours depending on how heavy the traffic is going out of Manila. The Kannawidan Ylocos Fest, launched in 2008, will be held in front of Provincial Capitol Hall and Quadrangle, Plaza Salcedo, Plaza Encarnacion and President Quirino Stadium. The Kannawidan fest will follow immediately after the 10-day Vigan Longganiza Festival from January 16 to 26.  The Vigan Philippines festival aims to harness Ilocos Sur's rich historical values and products in order to attract foreign and local tourists and investors. Like last year, thousands tourists and visitors are expected to flock to Vigan Philippines and its neighboring towns during the unique festival to have a glimpse of the old traditions, culture and unique products of the people of Ilocos Sur. “Through this Kannawidan Ylocos Festival, an Iluko term which means feast of all heritages, practices and products in Ilocos Sur, we will showcase and promote our old customs, traditions, culture and products to strengthen their demand,” Savellano said. During the opening day on January 28, a food festival featuring different cooking and eating contests will be held in Plaza Salcedo, a basketball game to be conducted by the National Basketball League (NBL) will be held in Sto. Domingo Gymnasium, to be followed by the procession of the miraculous patron saint to be held in Vigan City. The other activities are the presentations of cultural dances and costumes, opening of the trade fair with PINAKA contest and presentation of Partuat and Patanor (Jan. 29); the Tourism Travel Mart, job fair, exhibition of vintage equipment and native art’s contest (Jan. 30); Senior Citizen’s Fun Run, mobile passporting, Fashion show, Piano Concert and Marching Band Competition (Jan. 31); Horse-racing contest and search for Saniata ti Ilocos Sur (Feb. 1); Showcasing of indigenous musical instrument and Zarzuela presentation (Feb. 2); and the awarding of outstanding Ilocos Surians. 
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