Viva Vigan!!

 

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 Part and parcel of the Filipino culture are the festivals being celebrated in every town. One of the most popular ones is the Vigan Town Fiesta observed during January 25, in honor of St. Paul the Apostle. The Vigan Town Fiesta is commemorated in the northernmost part of the Philippines in Ilocos region. 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. But due to the pandemic, festivals haven't been celebrated very well.

Fiesta is a time for Filipinos to celebrate. Festivals, on the other hand, have become less enjoyable and amusing during this pandemic. Furthermore, as a result of the pandemic, this year's festival was not as joyous and blissful as previous years. However, celebrating Vigan City's fiesta in the midst of the CoVid-19 pandemic only served to highlight how important and unique culture is to us, Filipinos. Despite the fact that the Festival's main events, such as parades and street dancing, as well as carnivals and food fairs, were reduced in size. And the majority of Biguenos celebrated with their families at home. This festival is allegedly one of the most important events hosted by the City of Vigan, and it is understandable that the authorities and organizers were simply concerned about the safety of the participants.

 Festivals are important to us, but we also need to understand that there is a pandemic going on. In order for us to feel the excitement and fun again, we have to defeat the virus first. In this kind of time, do not be sad, instead think positively and enjoy life. You can still celebrate festivals at home with your family, so be happy and think of ways to enjoy such celebrations.

 

Sources used:

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