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oly Week
Semana Santa or Lenten season in Vigan, Ilocos Sur is unique and fiesta-like atmosphere. On Palm Sunday, the Church is crowded at all services, as people thronged in from surrounding barangays/villages. The people bring their own palm branches as did the Jews on the first Palm Sunday centuries ago.
The procession of colorful life-size
statues of Jesus Christ and saints are one of its attraction. The
procession representing scenes from the Passion of Jesus Christ
that passed around the old city?s main streets and ends at
St. Paul Cathedral. The floats are all decorated and lit up with
candle lights. These life-size images are owned and maintained by
private families of Vigan. In some century-old houses it
resembles the interior of church filled with statues. Watching
the throngs of people in all walks of life who participated the
Holy Friday services is a manifestation of Filipino devotion to
Jesus Christ?s Sacred Passion. In nearby Plaza Jose
Burgos is converted into open flea market. Booths display their
wares, woven blankets-abel , dried sea foods, native
edibles such as empanada, okoy, bagnet, chicaron, and farm tools.
In early years, these booths in
public plaza are practical necessity for the poor people who
trekked a long distance on foot and really need food upon
reaching the city.
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