VIVA VIGAN!

 

Vigan City Ilocos Sur fiesta celebration admist the COVID 19 pandemic held Kannawidan for people to enjoy the fiesta even though the threats of the virus. There some protocols that have been implemented to make sure the safety of everyone.

The Vigan City Fiesta is held in honour of St. Paul the Apostle, the city’s patron saint, on 25 January each year. Locals and tourists gather to experience and see the street dancing, carnivals, food fairs, and arts and crafts, adding to the attraction of this UNESCO World Heritage City, 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. 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.

It’s a great take-home gift after partaking in a Vigan City Fiesta. but it stopped due to the particular reason for this circumstance of pandemic, some were not authorized to do as to follow the protocol. As per year, Saniata ti Ylocos was held obeying social distancing and glass containers for the safety of candidates and for everyone.

Reference/s:

https://www.vigan.ph/attractions/vigan-city-fiesta.html

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