Vigan Town: A New Way to Celebrate Festivity

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Festivals in the Philippines offer people a chance to exhibit their rich culture and pay homage to the history and patron saints. They are vibrant, big, and celebrated with a lot of pomp and show. No wonder, each province has its own Filipino Fiesta that they are very proud of. For some of us, the formal parts of religious festivals may change – with Places of Worship operating to different rules. For others, the informal gatherings and family traditions that accompany times of celebration will be affected due to pandemic.

The Vigan Town Fiesta is commemorated in the northernmost part of the Philippines in Ilocos region. At present, the festival gathers a lot of tourists who come to see the presentations they do for the show. Vigan Town Fiesta is composed of arts and crafts exhibit, carnivals, street dancing performances, and other vivacious performances that celebrate the spirit of Vigan’s cityhood. The whole celebration is made in honor of St. Paul the Apostle. The saint is considered the patron saint of the town. Following that, there are some establishments made dedicated to him that are found elsewhere in the city. Also, a couple of days ahead of the Vigan Town Fiesta another celebration kicks off the start of the whole Town Fiesta. Longganisa Festival is held every January 22 wherein there is a longganisa-themed parade and other events as well. Longganisa is a native version of Mexican salami, which has a garlic flavor that has become an all time breakfast favorite. Various stalls that sell Vigan’s pride will be seen along the streets in town.

Biguenos from all over the country and even abroad return to Vigan, as it is the custom of Filipinos to return to their hometown to join their family and friends in the celebration of their fiesta. They are joined by thousands of visitors from other parts of the Philippines and other countries in enjoying the cultural shows, parades and street dancing prepared by the local government with the help of the local industries and communities.

Festival provides excitement of the people and provides strong religious connection and or beliefs. Despite the pandemic in which people are should avoid crowded area and have social distancing, people still celebrate festival in their own way not making crowd or attention. Festival is not just only about the gathering, but it is in connection with our heart and the way we believe in it. People also gather strength to fight the pandemic due to their beliefs and following the rules and regulation set by the government.

source:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/blrapadas/5841713238

https://primer.com.ph/tips-guides/2016/01/18/vigan-town-fiesta/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Costume_Festival

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