Binatbatan Festival

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Let’s start of with some history to this celebration, The Naturales of Vigan chose “Tres de Mayo” of 1883 in honor of Apo Lakay of the Simbaan a Bassit as an act of thanksgiving for having saved Vigan from a deadly epidemic in 1756. It evolved from this and majestically transformed today as the most colorful and significant festival to Bigueños as it focuses on the remembrance of Apo Lakay’s deliverance as well as promoting the local fabric, Abel Iloco. Along with the street pageantry of the Binatbatan Street Dancing, it also emphasizes Agriculture with its Karbo festival, Calesa Parade and the Santacruzan.

 


                We continue to celebrate this historic event which took place a hundred years ago. This shows our dedication to keeping our culture alive and never forgetting what happened back then. Even though the pandemic rages on, e continue to celebrate but also follow the health safety protocols, to make sure everyone will enjoy the festival safely. Viva Vigan's week-long celebrations have both religious and common significance. It begins on the first of May, when the entire nation observes Labor Day and Vigan recalls its own Isabelo de los Reyes, who established the nation's first league of work. The catholic dedicated additionally recalls on this day St. Joseph, supporter holy person of specialists. The principal day remembrance is trailed by the Binatbatan Festival festivities, which incorporates a road moving rivalry. Binatbatan moving is associated with Vigan's abel Iloco make. The move portrays how cotton cases are beaten with bamboo sticks to discharge the cotton lighten called batbat from its seed. This celebration was begun in 2002 to feature this customary weaving make that is said to originate before the landing of the Spaniards.

 

                I’m thankful that we still value our ancestors and still celebrate them. Binatbatan Festival of the Arts: A tapestry of culture and arts woven by a miracle, Truly deserves its name.  Viva Vigan!




1.  "Binatbatan Festival of the Arts 2019" Accessed on June 3, 2021, Binatbatan Festival of the Arts 2019 – Vigan City

2. Photo by Jasper Allibang Espejo, Accessed on June 3,2021, Ilocano Culture: Viva Vigan Binatbatan Festival of the Arts — Tawid News Magazine - Weekly Ilocos News 📰

 


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