On this 16th anniversary of Kannawidan, we have enough reason to be proud and happy because we are reaping the fruits of the seed we planted many years ago. Kannawidan has lived up to its m ission and vision, that of preserving and perpetuating the rich Iloco cultural, artistic, historical and intellectual heritage.We take great pride in our coffee table book "Ili A Nasudi" which we published more than one and half years ago. We are overwhelmed with many positive impressions of fellow Ilocanos who have seen and read the book. It has found its way in the homes of "kailians", friends and relatives here and abroad while a number of copies are now with the DepEd, Ilocos Norte, which they intend to use as a reference book.
For this reason, we are inspired to embark on another gigantic task, that of publishing a coffee table book on Ilocano Music. We have chosen "AWENG" as our anniversary theme to echo our desire to revive cherished values, traditions and practices showing the truespirit of Ilocano. We have started our research and documentation of Ilocano Folk songs, "Zarzuela", "Tapat", "Dal-lot", "Duay-ya" and even spoken rhymes and riddles or "Burbutia" in Ilocano, in the different towns of Ilocos Norte, put them in book form, pass them on to our children, a priceless legacy, for they are time-honored traditions, practices and way of life of our forebears.
We are very happy that Kannawidan gatherings have always been a venue for Ilocanos, relations and friends, sharing and exchanging thoughts, views and insights on how to preserve and perpetuate are beautiful customs and traditions. May I enjoin Ilocanos, to work as one in the spirit of unity all in pursuit of the worthy projects Kannawidan and for love of our culture and arts.
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