The Bigueno’s Adaptability

 


The Binatbatan Festival of the Arts begins in the first week of May every year. This festival aims to raise awareness of the historic town’s heritage, in the hopes of strengthening the community's desire to maintain and preserve it. Its goal is to highlight the people who work in Vigan's agricultural industry and their contributions.

Its popularity has boosted the whole northern tourism industry, bringing in tens of thousands of local and international travelers eager to explore and enjoy the "northern experience." Visitors are encouraged to experience the six-day Viva Vigan experience, which consists of the Calesa Parade, Santa Cruzan Parade, Abel Fashion Show, Carabao Painting and other exciting events. In this festivity, the focus is mostly on the products and merchandise of the town of Vigan. 

Due to the pandemic and the alarming cases of COVID-19, outdoor activities involving large numbers of Bigeneos and tourists were halted in order to safeguard the Town's residents. However, these activities of this year’s Binatbatan Festival is met under new circumstances – through social media and technology.  












Image Reference/s:

Flickr (2011) Photo by Bryan Rapadas. Retrieved from Binatbatan Festival 2011 | Binatbatan Festival 2011 Location… | Flickr

Flickr (2014) Photo by Edison Adzuara. Retrieved from The Viva Vigan Binatbatan Festival boasts... | Flickr

Vigan Tourism (2012) Photo by Edgar Alan Zeto-Yap. Retrieved from Viva Vigan Binatbatan Festival of the Arts 2012


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