Christmas Season during Pandemic in the Heritage City of Vigan


The Heritage City of Vigan Officially marks the start of the Christmas Season in the City Government conducted the simultaneous lighting of this years colorful Christmas tree in front of Vigan City Hall.

Regardless of all the odds caused by the pandemic, the Christmas vibes in the Heritage City the City Government of Vigan got its way with the new normal set-up in which most of the events were done through online and the others were with limited participants to comply into the minimum health standards set by the city covid-19 task force.

Some competition was made with all talented participants or Inter-Barangay and the judging of entries  as well as the awarding of winners were done by visiting them personally in their barangays to prevent the spread of covid-19.

The lantern or Parol is a traditional representation of the Filipinos of Christmas and the making of it became one of the highlights of Christmas in the city. They create their best Ilocano yet recycled inspired lanterns. Afterwards, the lanterns were place across the Calle Crisologo.

How long this celebration continue despite with all trials and sufferings we faced due to this pandemic not only for the Biguenos but all of us who celebrate Christmas. This year has been difficult for all of us but we have to be strong enough and have faith in God always and let there be hope and confidence that one day we will face the new normal of our lives. God is with us, has always been and will always be with us. Let the Biguenos feel the season of Christmas amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.


 

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