No one can stop festivity!

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        Every January 25, Vigan City Festival is held to celebrate the conversion of the city’s patron saint, St. Paul. At a normal January 25, I should be watching on the sidewalk of Calle Crisologo Street with hundreds of locals and tourists enjoying the long parades and the dances prepared by the street dancers. We really held it cheerfully. The city officials have different gimmicks so we can’t hide the fact that we have a roller coaster of emotions about it. These happenings serve as our yearly routine but things suddenly changed after an invisible enemy ruled the world.

        Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the fiesta is not that lively anymore. The virus hinders everyone to celebrate the Vigan City Fiesta the way they celebrate it before. But as always, city officials are doing their greatest to continue the joyful fiesta despite of the trials that we are all facing right now.


        The city government of Vigan is indeed the best because they make the Bigueños experience the fiesta virtually. I love how they handle this year’s fiesta! I got to witness the activities through social media platforms like Facebook. Yes! They did live streaming! The challenge here is that some people may question them that why are they doing such activities even if we are in the middle of a pandemic. Good thing, the Vigan City government assure that all the participants are following the health protocols throughout the activities. No one can stop Vigan City in promoting their treasured culture.

        The virus can’t totally destroy the festivity. We can’t let it hinder us to promote our culture. We still got to experience the festival safely by watching the livestreams in the internet.

I’m hoping that this global crisis will be stop soon so that we can celebrate the Vigan City Fiesta the way we celebrate it before. No more masks! No more faceshields! Viva Vigan!


Source:

World Costume Festival, by Markanicas, Wikipedia, April 15,2014.Photo retrieved in https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Costume_Festival

Viva San Pablo! Viva Vigan!, by ISNHS Supreme Student Government - SSG, Facebook, January 25,2021.Photo retrieved in https://m.facebook.com/isnhsssgoffic/photos/a.1893677770879500/2878792602368007/?type=3&source=48

Viva Vigan Festival in Ilocos Sur, Travel to the Philippines January 25,2015.Photo retrieved in https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.traveltothephilippines.info/2015/02/04/viva-vigan-festival-in-ilocos-sur/amp/

Comments

  1. Nicolette12 February 2021 at 21:16

    I love your uplifting writing style!

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  2. Abigail Anne16 February 2021 at 17:13

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  3. Abigail Anne16 February 2021 at 17:15

    Hi Israela. You're right, no one can stop us from celebrating this such special occasions , not even the Covid-19 pandemic we are facing right now. Overall, I love your writing style on how you constructed your blog. Keep it up!

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  4. Samuel23 February 2021 at 20:04

    We are all truly sad because of the pandemic; we were not able to celebrate like we usually do. But that wont stop us from showcasing our culture and pride. Well constructed blog you have there, Have A Nice Day

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  5. Joram25 February 2021 at 21:18

    Hi Israela! I also hope that the pandemic will end soon so that we can enjoy life to the fullest. Good day and good job!

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  6. Aldrian27 February 2021 at 05:52

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  7. Aldrian27 February 2021 at 05:53

    It's really sad to think that we were not able to celebrate it to the fullest just like the past years but we can't really do anything because of this pandemic so let's just hope for this pandemic to end. Great work!

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  8. Hannah Gyle2 March 2021 at 21:48

    Hi Israela! Festivals are indeed a part of us, it strengthens our culture despite the advancement of technology. However, during this times, we need to prioritize our health to to prevent the spread of Corona Virus. Like you, I also hope that this pandemic will end soon. Have a great day ahead!

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