🎊VIGAN FIESTA FUN: WE TOOK HOME THE LONGGANISA FESTIVAL TROPHY!🥇

I was so excited to join Vigan City’s fiesta for the Conversion of St. Paul on January 22! The day started early when I walked to Calle Crisologo, the famous old street with stone roads and big wooden houses. The whole place was decorated with colorful banners and lights. Every shop was open, and people were wearing their best clothes. The streets filled up with people getting ready for all the fun activities. 

The best part of the day was watching the Longganisa Festival competition! Different schools and groups from around Ilocos Sur danced in the street, showing off moves inspired by how longganisa is made and sold. My school was part of the contest – our dancers wore bright orange and red costumes that looked like the color of longganisa. They moved so well to the drum beats, and their props were amazing too. When the judges announced the winners, we all cheered loud because OUR SCHOOL

 WON THE CHAMPION! Everyone jumped and hugged each other – we 

were so proud of our team.

In the evening, I went to Plaza Salcedo to watch the big concert. Local bands and singers performed on stage, and everyone was dancing and singing along. The plaza was packed with families eating street food – I bought empanada and bagnet from a stall nearby. When night came, there were beautiful fireworks that lit up the sky above the old cathedral. After the concert, I walked back to Calle Crisologo one more time and it looked even more beautiful with all the lights on. The fiesta was not just about fun, but also about seeing how Vigan people love their culture and come together as one big family.