VIGAN FIESTA AMIDST PANDEMIC
Because of the deadly virus, social gatherings
are highly prohibited. It may risk health and lives of many people. However,
vaccinations were already took place and the number of covid cases has already
decreased. However, it is still advisable to be follow heath protocols because
the pandemic is still far from being over. Vigan City’s fiesta is one of the
most awaited fiesta in Ilocos Sur. Therefore, the most awaited fiesta will be
celebrated in a new normal way.
Street dancing, Kannawidan and other fun
activities are often done when the fiesta of Ciudad Fernandina occur. The
center of the city will surely be filled with a lot of people roaming around
with their families. However, street dancing amidst pandemic is highly
impossible to happen. Therefore, the government implemented alternative
activities to celebrate the fiesta.
The essence of this celebration is to find
happiness in the midst of pandemic. To celebrate how the city is tough despite
the pandemic that has been occurring. The unity of the people to maintain the
true essence of festivity, the sacrifices of the frontliners and the leadership
of the government to help and lead us to avoid the unwanted events is something
we should celebrate this fiesta.
New normal celebrations are implemented for us
to remember that the pandemic is not yet done but fiestas should not be
forgotten.
Reference: Pata,2012. Vigan vies for New 7 Wonders of the World. GMA News Online.http://www8.gmanews.tv/webpics/v3/2012/09/vigancathedral.jpg
Hi Aira 👋🏻✨! I was saddened to see that the Vigan City Fiesta this year also is restricted or is not the same as it was in the past before the pandemic happened. Hopefully by next year, the Festivals will continue normally so that we can all see the events that will happen.
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