Kristien May

                  To appear and share treasures with the full world, the local people of Ilocos Sur conceived a celebration that highlights these social conventions and they called it the “Kannadiwan Festival”. It may be a celebration that endures from the last week of January up to the primary week of February.                                  Back when we don’t have Covid-19, Kannawidan Festival is usually celebrated with lots of people. On the opening day of the festival, a traditional ritual is performed by the students of the Ilocos Sur, especially high school students. There are different contests that focus on the ability and skills of the students. These include traditional tribal rituals, choir, and glee club competitions, marching band contests, traditional music ensembles, dance drama, traditional and folk dances, contemporary dance competitions, and street dancing showdowns. The celebration is to pay more consideration to the children. The perception of numerous convent

                                                                                                                                                 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, lots of conflicts were encountered but that doesn’t mean traditions can be ceased. People tend to get excited because this is what they’re waiting for.                             Vigan City Fiesta celebration is held every January 25 to celebrate the conversion of St. Paul the Apostle. The fiesta lasts for several days. Before the pandemic, a huge amount of people come and celebrate during the fiesta. Many events, shows, and even activities are established during the celebration. This is to showcase traditional crafts, food, and other products of Vigan.                             Celebrating fiesta amidst pandemic is hard for each and every one. They made a new normal to celebrate the fiesta. Some are virtually held while others were face to face. In face to face, with the help of the officials, they wer