Filipino culture are the festivals being celebrated every town. One of the most popular is the Vigan Town Fiesta during January every year. It is usually start at January 25 in honor of there patron which is St. Paul the Apostle. And before the Vigan Town Festival there is another one before it which is the Longganisa Festival that held every January 22.
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Longganisa Festival wherein there is a longganisa-themed parade and at one time attempted to set a record for having the longest longganisa that ever made. Vigan lonnganisa, 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 also a native version of Mexican salami, which has a garlic flavor that has become an all time breakfast favorite. The festival has become a crowd-drawer. It is a great take-home gift after partaking Vigan Fiesta.
To the most awaited main festival of Vigan which is the Vigan Town Fiesta in honor of there patron, St. Paul the Apostle. There are also some establishments made dedicated to him that are found elsewhere in the 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.
This Vigan Fiestas are one of the best in the Philippines. Every day on January you can enjoy the festivals until night time. Many tourists and Biguenos around the world also came or came back just to celebrate this festivals. Let's visit and celebrate, Viva Vigan!
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