One of the major cultural hubs of the Philippines, the genteel Old World charm and opulent history of Ilocos Sur reflects the hundreds and hundreds of years of being at the crossroads of European and Asian trade and commerce- a trip to Ilocos Sur is definitely a step back in time.
Fifteen 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 of Ilocos Norte. 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.
Kannawidan has its beginnings in 1992 when Guia Monroy Valenciano, then vice-president of PCI Bank, began sounding out to friends about establishing a museum in Laoag City. Her son Al, an artist, and the late Perlita Alviar-Foz, who once served as a curator of the Ayala Museumin Vigan, encouraged her. The idea caught on fast. Among the instant converts were: Ogie Balmaceda Alviar and Alice Raval Ventura, the wife of then city mayor Cesar Ventura. Together with Guia and Al, they called on Francis Ablan, then Caltex Phils. President.
Their Vision
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.
Their Mission
Commit to preserve and help maintain the Ilocano cultural heritage;
Commit to rekindle the pride the Ilocanos in their arts and culture, values and tradition;
Commit to nurture the sense of Ilocano identity in our youth and future generations;
Commit to promote awareness of the Ilocano arts and culture in the Philippines and abroad.
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.
Their Mission
Commit to preserve and help maintain the Ilocano cultural heritage;
Commit to rekindle the pride the Ilocanos in their arts and culture, values and tradition;
Commit to nurture the sense of Ilocano identity in our youth and future generations;
Commit to promote awareness of the Ilocano arts and culture in the Philippines and abroad.
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