Annually,
Vigan Town Fiesta is celebrated every 25th of January in honour of
St. Paul the Apostle, Vigan’s patron saint. During the fiesta, locals and
tourists usually gather to witness various activities organized by the city
government such as street dancing performances, parades, arts and crafts as
well as beauty competitions, and many more festive events in celebration of
Vigan’s cityhood. Apart from that, Longganisa Festival is being celebrated
during the month of January as well. Longganisa, the city’s native sausage, is
known as one of Vigan’s distinctive products. In celebration, there are also
parades and other longganisa-themed events.
Unfortunately, due to the current
situation caused by the pandemic, this year’s festival is no longer the same as
it used to be. As implemented by the authorities, people are advised to wear
face masks and face shields whenever going to public places. It is also forbidden
to hold or attend social gatherings.
Regardless of the situation, the
city still has a way to celebrate the festival. The locals were able to witness
and enjoy the activities carried out virtually. Some of the events for this
year’s celebration were held online and even so, managed to make people enjoy
the event despite the changes. So far, it is better to comply with the
health protocols implemented by our health officials and grand festivities
shall wait.
Reference/s:
(2016,
January 18). Vigan Town Fiesta. Philippine
Primer. Retrieved from https://primer.com.ph/tips-guides/2016/01/18/vigan-town-fiesta/
Vigan
City Fiesta. Vigan.ph. Retrieved from
https://www.vigan.ph/attractions/vigan-city-fiesta.html
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Hi Jamila! Nice content. Our safety must be our top priority right now. Let's just hope and pray that this will come to an end. Hoping to see more of your blogs! Stay safe and God bless!
ReplyDeleteGreat blog! I do agree that despite the virus getting in the way with our celebration, we still managed to get by and enjoy it whilst strictly abiding to the safety protocols implemented by the authorities. All the best, have a good day!
ReplyDeleteGood day! Such a nice blog. As of now, our safety must really be a priority. Let's just hope and pray to the Father Almighty that this will come to an end. Continue sharing those great ideas and thoughts of yours. God bless!
ReplyDeleteThis year, we didn't celebrate the fiesta the way we used to but it's okay as long as we are safe. Your blog is really interesting. I like how you share your insights about the topic in a simple but meaningful way, great job!
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