Unity means Solidarity
A great time to
visit the Heritage of Vigan City is the celebration of the World’s Heritage
Solidarity during the month of September. Several cultural activities are
practiced every September. Such activities include are: Food and Trade fair,
Zarzuela Ilocano (traditional music play of Ilokanos), Repazzo de Vigan
solidarity parade and several competitions that related to the promotion of the
culture of Vigan.
Solidarity means
unity or in iloco word, panagkaykaysa. This is also a non-governmental trade
union and gave rise to a broad, non-violent, anti-communist and anti-communist
social movement. It is considered to have contribute greatly to fall of
communism. In Vigan this is special day because it is actually commemorated
with week-long festivities aimed at strengthening pride in the history and
culture of Vigan that’s why the Bigueños are preparing to make the celebration
of Solidarity more fun and enjoyable. Visitors can start their Vigan Heritage
Solidarity Festivities with the Repazzo de Vigan. This is a parade that are
participated in the 39 barangays of Vigan city specially the students and
members of non-governmental organizations.
This unique
parade is followed by the Historia Oval. The Historia Oval is a wonderful
opportunity for listeners especially the visitors to learn about Vigan’s
history, day to day life and ordinary Vigan folks. The main aim of all
activities to promote the role of the youth in heritage conservation.
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