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    Image retrieved at: http://www.ilocandiatreasures.com/2011/02/ilocos-sur-celebrates-kannawidan.html?m=1    Ilocos Sur, a province located in the northern part of Luzon which is known for its rich and historic culture that represents the ancient Spanish and Filipino heritage.     The locals conceived a festival that highlights these cultural traditions and they called it the “Kannadiwan Festival” which means 'pamana o tradisyon' in tagalog to show, share, and preserve the province' treasures in different fields like arts, agriculture, dance and music, food, and also the products of every municipality in Ilocos Sur also known as OTOP (One Town One Product) to the whole world.    It was started to strengthen the Ilocano culture, to recognize the Ilocanos who brought honor to the province of Ilocos Sur. To celebrate the bountiful harvest at the present time, and to celebrate the spirit and culture of Ilocos Sur

  Image retrieved at https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/travel/276110/vigan-vies-for-new-7-wonders-of-the-world/story/   Festivals and fiesta has been part of Filipino culture being celebrated in every town and every year. One of the most popular ones is the Vigan Town Fiesta.    Each year on January 25, the Vigan City Fiesta is held in honour of St. Paul the Apostle which is the city's patron saint. In previous years, a lot of tourists and locals gather to witness the presentations or shows prepared by the government and the people of Vigan. Vigan Town Fiesta is composed of arts and crafts exhibits, carnivals, street dancing performances, and other vivacious performances that celebrate the spirit of Vigan's cityhood.    But this year, it is no longer the usual festive celebration in Vigan due to the pandemic caused by COVID-19. Because the traditional celebration of the festival is against health protocols to prevent the spread of the virus....