The Binatbatan this Twenty-Twenty One


       One of the biggest and most prominent festival of Vigan city is the Binatbatan Festival. The Binatbatan Festival; celebrated yearly and held during the last week of April until the first week of May, is a festival that celebrates the art of weaving and its importance in the Ilocano culture. Various events are held such as street dancing contests, Kalesa parades, traditional games, etc. in line with the celebration of the festival.

    Through the past years, the Binatbatan Festival has always been a consistent celebration wherein various events are held that attract many tourists and locals. The occasion honors the culture and brings great liveliness not just in the city but also throughout the whole province. However, last year the unchanging festival was hindered due to the rapidly growing pandemic. Events were cancelled, and the celebration was watered down due to risks of the virus spreading among locals. This year celebrates the 2nd year of the Binatbatan Festival amidst the pandemic. Various measures were held in order to pull through the festival. And events such as the Binatbatan street dance was held online through the use of different streaming platforms such as Facebook and Youtube. Other events were cancelled and public gathering was strictly minimal in order to avoid the widespread of covid. Ilocanos showcased their creativity and resourcefulness through filming the street dance performances.
    
Due to Covid-19, locals and tourists cannot fully enjoy and feel the liveliness and spirit of the Binatbatan Festival, however, it is still celebrated in a different way and the sentiment behind it is still remembered. And through the use of online platforms, the Binatbatan Festival was commemorated.






Reference/s:
https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/Viva-Vigan-Binatbatan-Festival-of-the-Arts-2012
https://br.pinterest.com/pin/516928863453570714/
https://smile.cebupacificair.com/guide-philippine-festivals/

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