A feast is held in Vigan City on January 25th each year. It is observed on the feast day of St. Paul the Apostle's conversion. The patron saint of Vigan City is St. Paul. The Metropolitan Cathedral, the primary cathedral of Vigan, is devoted to St. Paul and is the heart of the Nueva Segovia Archdiocese. Along with the church, the St. Paul College of Ilocos Sur is Vigan's largest Catholic educational facility and is named in honor of the patron. The Vigan City Fiesta often goes on for a few days. The celebration of Vigan's cityhood anniversary, which is observed annually on January 27, falls within this time frame.
Filipinos have a tradition of going back to their hometowns to celebrate their fiestas with family and friends, and Biguenos from all over the nation and even from abroad visit Vigan to participate in this tradition. Thousands of tourists from other regions of the Philippines and abroad join them in taking in the parades, street dancing, and cultural performances organized by the local government with the assistance of the local businesses and communities. Along with a touring carnival, there are also food fairs and art and craft displays. Longganisa Festival celebrations take place during Vigan City Fiesta days.
It was good to see that everyone was still excited to celebrate the fiesta even though there hadn't been a celebration like this for two or three years. As we watched the Longganisa Street Dancing, many people were grinning widely. To document their recollections, everyone shot pictures and films. Fortunately, we were able to shoot pictures and videos while we enjoyed the street dance. The using of mask was still remembered while viewing, though, because COVID 19 hasn't vanished and might still be wandering around freely. Once our safety has been guaranteed, we are all quite glad that we may finally celebrate our fiestas as we once did.
Reading your blog was fun. Vigan Fiestas are definitely distinctive and fun! I appreciate you sharing this knowledge. <3
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