Reflection on Vigan Festival
Umay ken Agrag-sak tayo!
The celebrations of the Ilocanos culture as known as the
Vigan Festival held in Vigan City, Philippines. It is done annually by the
Ilocanos to show their rich culture and colorful community. I was suddenly
overcome with amazement and love for the customs that were on display as I
reflected on what I had witnessed at the Vigan festival. This festival offers a
variety of appealing events that draw visitors and encourage them to stay to
watch the stunning performances. The Vigan Festival of the Ilocanos is
celebrated during the second week February and this is the time of year when
street games, music acts, traditional dances, and colorful parades are
celebrated. In 1572, Spanish explorer Juan de Salcedo arrived in the Ilocos
region and established the city of Vigan. As governor of the area, Salcedo
turned transformed it into a hub of trade for the Spanish. It was during the
16th century when Vigan became an important stopover and trading post on the
historical Silk Route. In the years that followed the city flourished and
became the center of political, religious, and commercial activity in the
Northern reaches of Luzon, because of this, I am able to appreciate the beauty
of Vigan City. I will always remember going to the Vigan Festival because of
how much they loved and were proud of their own culture. I became aware of the
significance of Vigan's history because of this festival.
Definitely, Vigan is a fun place to visit.
ReplyDeleteVigan one of my favorite place to visit as it is close to me and this is quite a good article/blog about vigan
ReplyDeleteWonderful work! Vigan is truly a hidden city full of surprises! I hope your stay there was wonderful
ReplyDeleteVery well said!
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