VIVA VIGAN!
But before I dig back to my experience, let me first introduce you to the Festival. As far as I know, it is an annually being celebrated by Biguenios (people of Vigan), dedicated to St. Paul the Apostle. When the date stops at 25th of January, the streets of Vigan start to become busy, being filled with cheer, laughter, and with the hint of happiness. Furthermore, the said festival has different events being held at different days too. People could watch Vigan Fiesta Grand Parade, Longganisa Festival, Education Day, Search for Miss Vigan, Longganisa Cookfest, and many more.
Unfortunately, my friends and I could only watch Vigan Fiesta Grand Parade, Longganisa Festival, and Education Day because we we're running out of time. Buckle up even though you're only reading this through the screen because we are about to go back to my fresh memory!
Let's Start!!
The streets became even bussier and the air was filled with cheers from onlookers as soon as the parade started. It's starting point was at Quezon Avenue and ended at Quirino Boulevard. It was a very long walk for the participants of the grand parade. We saw many government agencies, and organizations of Vigan while we were standing along the crowd. They were marching with a proud heart and everyone could feel how happy they were marching while the crowd cheered for them. Though it was crowded, it was still worth it because we had the "once a year" chance to watch them march.
Aside from the grand parade, we also had fun watching the street dancing performances of Biguenios. It was a Longganisa-Festivaltheme, showcasing the product. As soon as the loud music started to be played, the performers immediately made their way to the center. They skillfully danced the steps by partner and by group. Their harmonious performances made every audience relate to their dance steps. They looked so beautiful only to be watched not to be written in blogs. I think this is my favorite part of the Festival. I immediately loved it as soon as it started. Of course I know my friends loved it too because I know they are going to include this to their blogs.
And the last but not the least, Education Day. Among the events that we have watched, I relate to this event the most. Not only because students and teachers are being honored for
the remarkable achievements that they have reached, but because this is the spirit of the willingness of Biguenios to learn from them. At first, I found it kind of boring maybe because we were waiting too long before the event started, but my feeling towards the event immediately changed when it started.
I wished to have the time to watch all the events of the Festival because it was so beautiful. The Biguenios have the most beautiful festivities for me. But before we left the city, we visited the Burgos Museum. It was just near to the Plaza Burgos, so we took the chance to roam around the place. Even though it's already my nth time visiting the place, my feelings remain as I enter the museum. Nostalgia surrounds me, but the excitement was never reduced. It's getting old, but the way it makes me feel things as if I am actually back to the Spanish era stays the same.
Perhaps spending my rest days visiting Vigan was one of the best decisions I have ever made this year. It was even better because I was with some of the special people in my life— my friends. They just make things alive. Everywhere we go feels home. I never felt lonely throughout the events because they were there, watching beside me. I do wish Vigan Festival isn't only being celebrated once a year. It should be at least thrice a year. I am going to miss the view, the events, the cheer, the happiness, and specially the memories. I hope this blog of mine made you visualize what my eyes saw in those days; days that were filled with genuine happiness.
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