Unforgettable Travel

 " Unforgettable Travel  "

    In January, Vigan is celebrating the City Fiesta and Longganisa Festival. A festival highlighting the towns cultural and ecological history. Beginning on January 16, there will be a long week of celebration in honor of St. Paul the Apostle. Nine days of novena mass will be offered and St. Paul visited barangay chapels. On the 9th day of the novena, there is a eucharistic celebration followed by a solemn procession participated by the different patron saints of every barangays. 

    After two years and a half, the streets of Vigan City are once again filled with colorful displays, carnivals, and folks dancing on the streets. On the feast day, grand celebration, including the celebration of the holy eucharist was attended by many parishioners. There was also a grand parade participated by different organizations. In addition, thousands of residents and foreign visitors usually attend the celebration. In an unusually hot and sunny afternoon, a crowd of folks eagerly waited in the side streets to catch a sight of Longganisa street dance. Street dancers dress in silky, brightly colored outfits, and some even wear abel. The street dancers showcase their creativity and elegance with captivating smiles and looks that compliment their dances along Vigan's streets.

    

    The contestants clashed in an intense battle. I saw them as they fought and danced for sweet victory. My eyes were mesmerized as I watched them. It was colorful, loud, and most importantly, enjoyable, and I was there to see all of it.