For a variety of people around Vigan, Metro Vigan or even the
whole Ilocos Sur, this season of cultural celebrations will be radically
different as governments prohibit or forbid big gatherings and encourage people
to stay home to slow down or avoid the spread of COVID-19.
Hordes of visitors from other parts of the Philippines as
well with foreigners will come here to witness the festivities like parades
and
street dancing. One of the parades celebrated is the Education Day Parade
for
the purpose is to highlight the importance of education and street dancing. There
are also food fairs, arts and crafts exhibits, as well as a visiting carnival. We
can no longer do these activities because of the pandemic and I’m like here
reminiscing about the past—the old noise of the city, the energy and excitement
of people when an artist comes here, heat for the crowd is too big, smell,
sweat, dust of the ground and the persuasion of vendors.
It is quite sad that we can’t do the activities as before but
luckily amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the city government of Vigan has
made a way to still celebrate it. Last January 25— the feast
day of the conversion of St. Paul the Apostle, Vigan conducted Misa
Concelebrada at St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral. If the activities were kept
face to face previously, now it is conducted via virtual since the physical
activities are deferred. Celebrations are still important even in this pandemic
and this pandemic literally changing the way people celebrate major events. For
the time being, the most important thing we have to do is to be careful, follow
the implemented protocols and be safe at all times.
References:
https://www.facebook.com/vigancityph/photos
https://trip101.com/article/best-things-to-do-in-vigan-philippines
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It is indeed upsetting that we cannot celebrate the celebration like we used to. I like how you describe the surrounding during these kinds of festivities, which made me also remember the good times. And I agree that our safety is more important. Keep safe and have a great day.
ReplyDeleteYes, don’t hope for a celebration like before because of this pandemic and i agree in our safety is more important because health is wealth. good job and well written.
ReplyDeleteI agree Chynna that our health should be our primary goal at these times. Continue on inspiring and giving awareness!
ReplyDeleteI agree most what's in the blog but what drawn to me the most is your wide range of vocabulary. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteI agree that our safety should be our main priority as of this moment where the virus continues to spread. Good work!
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed with how you organized your words and ideas. We may not celebrate like before because we still need to prioritize our health more than anything. Great blog!
ReplyDeleteHi Chynna, It is truly sad to know that we aren't going to celebrate this year's annual fiesta like before but we should really prioritize our safety first. I agree that we should be more critical of our actions. Great Work!
ReplyDeleteHi Chynna, I like your content it's so creative and fantastic, I like it very much! Nice Job
ReplyDeleteThe way you organized your details is so interesting. We celebrate the Vigan Fiesta differently this year but it's okay as long as we are safe. I like how simplicity stands in your blog, keep up the good work!
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