VIVA VIGAN!!

 

The Vigan City Fiesta is held every January 25. It is celebrated during the feast day of the conversion of St. Paul the Apostle. St. Paul is Vigan City’s patron saint.But now we are facing the pandemic there's a lot of change in Vigan City Fiesta.

This year,Vigan City Fiesta was not Happy as we celebrate it last 2019.Because of the pandemic all the gatherings and activities was
cancelled.Biguenos from all over the country and even abroad can't 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. But now we don't have visitors from other countries and other towns because we need social distancing to prevent the spreading of COVID-19 virus.There are also food fairs, arts and crafts exhibits, as well as a visiting carnival.Participants from the different neighboring provinces in the northern region are also sent to compete in the various games and activities, particularly the street dancing competition. This participation by other municipalities makes the

Vigan City Fiesta not only a local event participated in by Vigan’s officials, but a national event participated in by other local public heads and national officials. Within the Vigan City Fiesta days, the Longganisa Festival is also celebrated. The city has a longganisa-themed parade and at one time attempted to set a record for having the longest longganisa ever made.Biguenos attribute this to the fact that the making of Vigan longganisa is a centuries-old tradition of the local makers and all if not most of the ingredients used in making the native sausage is sourced from Vigan. Vigan’s garlic and sugarcane vinegar are said to be more strongly flavorful. It’s a great take-home gift after partaking in a Vigan City Fiesta.

All of this changed when COVID-19

came.We can't enjoy Vigan City Fiesta because the activities and gatherings are prohibited.Part and parcel of the Filipino culture are the festivals being celebrated in every town. This is one of the most popular ones is the Vigan Town Fiesta.It's an extraordinary bring home blessing in the wake of sharing in a Vigan City Fiesta. 

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