Vigan City Fiesta Celebration
Participants from the different
neighboring provinces in the northern region are also sent to compete in the
various games and activities, particularly the street dancing competition. Within
the Vigan City Fiesta days, the Longganisa Festival is also celebrated. The
city has a longganisa-themed parade and at one time attempted to set a record
for having the longest longganisa ever made.
Longganisa (or Longaniza in Spanish) is a
sausage similar to chorizo which is flavoured with local spices and differs
considerably from region to region.
Biguenos
attribute this to the fact that the making of Vigan longganisa is a
centuries-old tradition of the local makers and all if not most of the
ingredients used in making the native sausage is sourced from Vigan. Vigan’s
garlic and sugarcane vinegar are said to be more strongly flavorful. It’s a
great take-home gift after partaking in a Vigan City Fiesta.
The Festival, which will
be held until Jan. 27, corresponds with the commemoration festivity of Vigan's
cityhood and its yearly celebration out of appreciation for St. Paul.
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