OUR HERITAGE!

“People will not look forward to posterity, who never look backward to their ancestors”

-Edmund Burke

Many years ago, a noble idea developed in the minds of a group of civic spirited Ilocanos who wanted to promote cultural awareness and preserve the rich historical and cultural heritage. They wanted to rekindle in the youth and future generations the pride of their heritage. The magnificent idea developed and is now a living reality, KANNAWIDAN, the Iloko Foundation of Arts and Culture.

Kannawidan is a variant of the Ilocano word “tawid” meaning heritage or inheritance.

Vigan of Ilocos Sur is a fourth class city in theprovince of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. It is the capital of the Province of Ilocos Sur. It is a World Heritage Site in that it is one of the few Hispanic towns left in the Philippines where its structures remained intact, and is well known for its cobblestone streets, and a unique architecture that fuses Philippine and Oriental building designs and construction, with colonial European architecture.

We are lucky for we are part of Vigan. This inheritance is ought to be proud of. Our heritage is prestigious and a lucky charm for for every Bigueño. Vigan is our Kannawidan!

Let's preserve it's uniqueness and its history!

A living vision that, an esteemed and respected cultural foundation of Ilocanos who hold a deep respect for our heritage, instilling pride and sense of identity among all Ilocanos committed to ensure the conversion, preservation, and promotion of the Iloco cultural, artistic, historical and intellectual heritage.