Vigan City Festival Celebration during FunDemic

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One of the most popular fiesta here in the northernmost part of Ilocos Region is the Vigan Town Fiesta observed during January 25, in honor of St. Paul the Apostle. Every year, 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. 

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.

The Fiesta typically lasts for several days which will then include on the 27th the celebration of the anniversary of the city of Vigan within the time or its city hood. Locals and visitors enjoy numerous activities prepared by the local government during the City Fiesta, such as cultural shows, parades and street dances that are held. Food fairs, art and crafts exhibitions are also open. Whilst, considering the circumstances we are in, this year's Vigan City Fiesta was celebrated differently, with the pandemic still going on.

As part of the safety protocols implemented by the officials and authorities, mass gatherings are restricted that further means that usual and common activities that occurs simultaneously during the city festival have been changed in full compliance with the new normal. The activities were bounded in order to guarantee the safety and protection of everyone. A Thanksgiving Mass was held at St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral on the 25th day of January headed by Monsignor Gary S. Formoso. 

In these trying situations, we need a great deal of cooperation, that is why we have to get used and learn how to adapt this "new normal". Activities like fiestas are starting to alter because of the safety protocols. But at the end of the day, it's still for our safety and protection. The celebration of the Vigan City Festival this year is a completely different from what we're used to because of the pandemic. The least we can do is tohope and pray that things we used to before the pandemic will go back the way we used to. 


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  1. Wayne Zedy11 March 2021 at 04:21

    This article is very informative Jamaica! I agree that we should hope that there will always be a silver lining.

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