UNESCO World Heritage CitiesSolidarity Cultural Festival

Vigan CitySeptember 4-10, 2016

Alay Lakad 2016, A Walk For A Cause for the Out-of-School Youths of Vigan ( September 4)

Opening of the Solidarity Festival Food and Trade Fair (September 5)

Fotografias y Recuerdos. A student participant of the photography contest shoots one of the iconic symbols of the Heritage City as her subject: the Kalesa or the horse-drawn carriage.

(September 6)

Historia Oral. Grade School and High School participants listen to Mr. Fidel Go, the famous jar maker and a National Folk Artist as he narrates his life story and his journey to pottery making. After which, the participants write his story in narrative. (September 6)

Folkdance Competition(September 6)

Zarsuela Ilokana, an Ilocano lyric-dramatic play that alter-nates spoken and sung scenes. (September 6)

Sabayang Pagbigkas (Speech Choir Competition)(September 7)

Dancesports Competition (Elementary Level)(September 7)

Dancesports Competition (Teachers)(September 7)

Eucharistic Celebration & Renewal of Pledge to Heritage Conservation led by City Mayor Juan Carlo S. Medina (September 8)

A Solidarity Breakfast led by Mayor Carlo Medina and graciously participated by the Province of Ilocos Sur Governor Ryan Luis Singson, City Vice Mayor Lourdes Baquiran and the membersof the City Council, Arch. Marlo Peralta, members of the academe, non-government organiza-

tions snd city government employees. (September 8)

Dancesports Competition (High School Level)(September 8)

Danceports Competition (College Level)(September 8)

Repazzo de Vigan, an interactive street parade showcasing the colorful periods of Vigan’s history(September 9)

Repazzo de Vigan (September 9)

Vocal Chorus (September 9)

Kinnantaran, a form of debate between a man and a woman through singing(September 9)

Vocal Solo (September 9)

Vocal Duet (September 9)

Daniw, an Ilocano poem interpretation(September 9)

Singing of Dallot, an Ilocano wedding chant(September 9)

Cultural Show and Awards Night(September 10)

Cultural Show and Awards Night(September 10)