Festivals are a feature of all major religions

           Vigan City is conducting many activities this January. Vigan is an island, which used to be detached from the mainland by three rivers - the great Abra River, the Mestizo River and the Govantes River. It is unique among the Philippines towns because it is the country's most extensive and only surviving historic city that dates back to the 16th century Spanish colonial period.


        As a compensation, we are celebrating Vigan City Fiesta that is honour to St. Paul the Apostle, the city's patron saint,on January 25 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.

        Cross reference of this activity is the Kannawidan Ylocos Festival , this festival at the end of January celebrates the best of Ilocos Sur culture, from tradition dress and folk dance to tribal rituals and marching band contests.