You and I for a day, Viva Vigan!

     The  Viva Vigan Festival of arts is celebrated during the first week of the month of May. It was started in 1993 by the save Vigan Anestral Homes Asociation, Inc. (SVAHAI) to promote awareness of the value of historic town, which was hoped to strengthen resolve to preserve and protect this heritage site. This festival is a showcase of indigenous performances, religious rituals, as well cooking demos featuring the best of Ilocano dishes.

     You and I for a day, Viva Vigan! A day that was incredibly enjoyable and joyful. As I ride in a kalesa to explore Vigan while taking in its culture. I observe street dancers as they exhibit the elegance of our own dance culture through their graceful and lovely movements, which serve as symbols of the cultures they represent. I eat an empanada, one of the most well-known foods in Vigan, which has longganisa as the meat and is packed with nutritious vegetables and eggs, as I watch more street dancers perform.

    By chance, I ran into my friends at Plaza Burgos, and with them, life is brighter and better because I have people to talk to and with whom I can share my experiences.

The Vigan province's founding is remembered at the Viva Vigan festival. The festivities begin the last week of January and go through the first week of February.

It is the Ilocanos' way of thanking the Almighty for both their many bounties and the province's rich legacy, which includes their close-knit familial relationships.

It is customary for a mass to be celebrated at the St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral during the festival's official opening. The patron saints of the 40 parishes and statues of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary are then carried in procession around Vigan City. DepEd representatives from the province typically join the both the parade and mass. This occasion demonstrates the Ilocanos' fervent religiosity.

The celebration gives Ilocano kids more focus. It's because the province's younger generations do not understand Ilocano culture. But current dances are covered more in depth.

Children from the Ilocos can learn to respect their rich culture and traditions through projects like these. This Festival is held for that reason. The students from Ilocos Sur also participate in a traditional ritual on the festival's first day. This year, a variety of competitions that highlight the students' talent and expertise include choir, traditional and folk dances, as well as tribal rituals. The Viva Vigan Festival promotes the study of indigenous music and dance among the younger generations.

New Year, New Me

    As 2022 Covid-19 came to an end, it was one of my best years of travel. I engaged in a variety of activities with my friend, including playing and going out. I love 2022, but 2023 has already started.

    Now that a new year has begun, I want to begin it fully and honestly. We played till we were exhausted and then ate spaghetti, turon, empanada, shanghai, cake, leche plan, pancit, and more before going to sleep to celebrate my new year with my family. I went to the church on January 1st to volunteer and assist with contribution packing.

    In order to improve my relationships with them this year, I want to begin the new year with my friends, family, and other loved ones. I aim to do a number of things this year, including getting a new phone, making more friends, buying more clothes, and other things. I also want to reach my maximum potential this year so that I can make adjustments and kick any undesirable habits.