The Vigan City Fiesta is held in honour
of St. Paul the Apostle, the city’s patron saint, on 25 January each year.
Locals and tourists gather to experience and see the street dancing, carnivals,
food fairs, and arts and crafts, adding to the attraction of this UNESCO World
Heritage City. Vigan’s
main church, the Metropolitan Cathedral is dedicated to St. Paul and it stands
at the core of the Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia. The major Catholic educational
institution in Vigan that stands beside the church is also dedicated to the
patron, the St. Paul College of Ilocos Sur. The Vigan City Fiesta usually lasts
for several days. It includes within the period the celebration of the
anniversary of the cityhood of Vigan, which is commemorated every January 27.
Biguenos 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. They are joined by thousands of visitors from other parts of the
Philippines and other countries in enjoying the cultural shows, parades and
street dancing prepared by the local government with the help of the local
industries and communities. There are also food fairs, arts and crafts
exhibits, as well as a visiting carnival.
Vigan longganisa, also known as the
Ilocano longganisa, is a Filipino pork sausage originating from Vigan City,
Ilocos Sur. It is a type of de recado longganisa. It is made with ground lean
pork, ground pork fat, brown sugar, garlic, onions, bay leaves, soy sauce,
vinegar, black pepper, and salt to taste in hog casings. Chili flakes may also
be added. The sausages are celebrated in an annual "Longganisa
Festival" in Vigan City.
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