Vigan City Fiesta

     The Vigan City Fiesta is celebrated during 25th of January each year. The Vigan City Fiesta is held in honour of St. Paul the Apostle, the city’s patron saint. It is 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 also enjoying the cultural shows, parades and street dancing prepared by the local government with the help of the local industries and neighborhoods. There are also food fairs, arts and crafts exhibits, as well as a visiting carnival, adding to the attraction of the UNESCO World Heritage City.

     Participants are sent to compete in the various activities, particularly the street dancing competition. This participation by other municipalities makes the Vigan City Fiesta not only a local event participated in by Vigan’s officials, but a national event participated in by other local public heads and national officials. Within the Vigan City Fiesta days, the Longganisa Festival is also celebrated. The theme of the city is longganisa-themed parade. The Vigan longganisa is one of the flavorful food of Vigan because of its ingredients.