Marking The Vigan Fiesta Celebration Alive During This Pandemic
Primarily, I want to say that I am not participating in any kind of fiestas especially those religious festivals but I want you to know that I still show my respect to everyone, to every Filipino who loves to celebrate fiestas. For them the word “fiesta” will bring smile and happiness to almost any Filipino. It is a special time of celebrating joyful moments in history that defined identity, polity and locality. When it comes to such festivals, Vigan City is one of them wherein the “Vigan City Fiesta Celebration” is commemorated.
The Vigan City Fiesta is held every January 25. It is celebrated during the feast day of the conversion of St. Paul the Apostle. Bigueños 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. In recent years, people were happy because they were able to see and have fun of the different amazing activities. They also watch parades and street dancing especially when commemorating the Longganisa Festival.
After all, because of this Covid-19 pandemic, lot of things really changes. Coping with the disappointment that you may not be able to mark an occasion in the usual way, particularly events like this which have a special meaning can be challenging. Feeling a range of emotions because we are unable to witness and enjoy cultural shows, parades and street dancing prepared by the local government. I may not be participating any kind of fiesta’s but I feel sad to the people were used to celebrate these such occasion, that they have to accept the reality that we are in this kind of situation because mass gatherings are still strictly forbidden.
The city government of Vigan is doing its best so that Bigueños will never miss and forget this year’s fiesta even though we are facing health crisis nowadays. They make sure for somehow celebrate it anyway, with the help of social media platforms to still comply with the implementation of health protocols to ensure the safety of people. I hope our suffering due to today’s global health crisis will end soon and experience things like this happily without worries and fear.
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Hi Abigail! Your blog is great, the way you expressed your thoughts about the celebration of festival is nice. And we don't celebrate in usual way because our safety is more important. God bless.
ReplyDeleteHi! Your content is great. It is well- organized and well-written. Hope to read more of your blog! God bless!
ReplyDeleteDespite the fact that you do not commemorate any religious events, you did a good job on your blog. It is well-organized and conveys your thoughts well.
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