Festivals are life celebrations. Festivals in the Philippines allow people to showcase their rich culture while also honouring the history and patron saints. They're colourful, enormous, and full of pomp and circumstance. It's no surprise that each province has its own unique Filipino fiesta, of which they are quite proud. Aside from that, the festivals that are held in every town are an integral part of Filipino culture. Since we are still fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, festivals and celebrations are cancelled because it is important that we are all safe.
The
Vigan Town Fiesta is held in the Ilocos region of the Philippines, in the far
north of the country. The festival attracts a large number of tourists who come
to view the show's presentations, but this year is different due to the
epidemic. Vigan Town Fiesta features arts and crafts exhibits, carnivals,
street dancing performances, and other live events that honor Vigan's
cityhood character. Every year on January 25, the Vigan City Fiesta is
celebrated in honor of St. Paul the Apostle, the city's patron saint. Locals and
tourists gathered in previous years when there was no COVID to enjoy and watch
street dancing, carnivals, food fairs, and arts and crafts, adding to the
appeal of this UNESCO World Heritage City. The Vigan City Festival was not as
cheerful as it had been in previous years due to the virus, but commemorating
it in the midst of the pandemic only served to emphasize how vital and unique
our culture is to us. Festivals are difficult to celebrate in the midst of a
pandemic because it is difficult to modify and mark occasions.
Culture is
what distinguishes us from other races and characterizes our people. Fiesta is
an occasion for us to express our love and appreciation for our arts, culture,
and cuisine in a variety of ways. We may not be able to celebrate Vigan City
Fiesta in the same way that we used to, but giving it value makes us recognize
that we are all in this together.
References:
"World Costume Festival" Retrieved January 19, 2022.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Costume_Festival
" Ilocos Sur: The Heart of Ilocandia" Retrieved January 19, 2022.
https://medium.com/@dyulanne/beauty-at-its-finest-5172a504300
"Binatbatan Festival" Retrieved January 19, 2022.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/blrapadas/5841713238
Hi there! I appreciate your post about the “Vigan City Fiesta Celebration in the New Normal”, yes, it’s true that the celebration is really an amazing one, coz it will be a great event, but due to this pandemic, then it’s so sad to note that it will not push through on the said date, but our officials are planning to go on with it, coz' it is really important to be celebrated.
ReplyDeleteYes, Vigan City Festival's Celebration is different this year due to the epidemic. I really like your blog because it enumerates all the needed information to be known. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteHealth and safety comes first, that is indeed true. But either way, this pandemic will never stop us from celebrating the festival no matter what.
ReplyDelete