Vigan City Fiesta Celebration
The Vigan City Fiesta is held in honor 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.
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. Within the Vigan City Fiesta days,
the Longganisa Festival is also celebrated. The city has a longganisa-themed
parade and at one time attempted to set a record for having the longest
longganisa ever made. Biguenos attribute this to
the fact that the making of Vigan longganisa is a centuries-old tradition of
the local makers and all if not most of the ingredients used in making the
native sausage is sourced from Vigan. Vigan’s garlic and sugarcane vinegar are
said to be more strongly flavorful. It’s a great take-home gift after partaking
in a Vigan City Fiesta.
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.
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