"KANNAWIDAN FESTIVAL"

           Kannawidan festival was first introduced by ILOCOS SUR's current vice governor, Hon. Deogracias victor "DV" Savellano on January 2008. Gov. Savellano was then proclaimed as the Father of Kannawidan. This event is aims to  introduce and promote Ilocos Sur's rich culture to foreigners. A prucission is said to be the start of this festival participated by  most Bigueños. The festival starts on the 31st day of January and ends up on February 6. This festival also aims to preserve the Province rich historical values and products in order to attract foreigners and even local tourists. By having a trade fair known as "One town, One product" wherein every towns product are being showcase to the public like ornamental plants, jewelries, bags, clothes, and souvenirs like key chains and cellphone chains. 
           During this event, several activities were being executed during daytime the horse racing and at night time, here comes the SANNIATA TI YLOCOS SUR a beauty pageant, BATTLE OF THE BAND and BINGO night.