Agbiag Bigueños!

 

    The celebration of Vigan City Fiesta is held in honour of St. Paul the Apostle, the City's patron, has been a traditional doing of the City Government of Vigan and the bigueños every January 25, every 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.

    Celebrating festivals here in the Philippines offer people a chance to exhibit their rich culture and pay homepage to the history and patron saints. Tourists around the world would visit the Philippines to experience our country’s grand festivals that without a doubt, makes it more fun in the Philippines. For many decades, celebrating festivals has been a part of the Filipinos’ culture, and each city has its very own fiestas that they are very proud of. As such, Vigan City has its own fiestas that every Bigueños celebrate. Vigan City is known for its grand festival celebrations; the city comes to life as people gather to watch street dances and other festivities made especially for the festival celebration. Among the grand festivals of Vigan is the Vigan City Fiesta, a festival held on the twenty-fifth of January. This special day commemorates the feast day of the conversion of St. Paul the Apostle, the city’s patron saint. Bigueños make an effort in making the fiesta memorable for locals and tourists. The Vigan City Fiesta is composed of magnificent street dance and parades, cultural shows, arts and crafts exhibits, carnivals, and food bazaars that represent the spirit of Vigan’s cityhood.

    Vigan Street Dancing is a popular event held during the Vigan Festival in the Philippines, which is an annual celebration of the city's Spanish colonial heritage and history. The event features street parades where participants, dressed in colorful costumes, dance to traditional music while showcasing the city's rich cultural heritage. The street dancing is a lively and energetic display of the Philippines' cultural traditions and is a must-see for visitors during the festival.

    Vigan Fiesta Food Court is a food festival that is held annually as part of the Vigan Festival in the city of Vigan, Philippines. The food court features a wide variety of local cuisine, including traditional dishes and street food, as well as drinks and desserts. The event is an opportunity for local food vendors and restaurants to showcase their culinary creations and for visitors to sample the delicious cuisine of the region. The Vigan Fiesta Food Court is a popular event for food lovers, attracting visitors, and is a great way to experience the rich culinary heritage of the area.

    

    Celebrations, be it big or small, give us something to look forward to, lifts up our spirits, and help us recognize the good things in life. As the city motto suggests, Viva Vigan! Be happy and have hope in life. We are living the pages that will be in history books, so we might as well make it more interesting.