Binatbatan Festival 2022: Ilocos Province Festival of Cottons and Fabric

 


Suppose you've been anticipating my articles for some time. In that case, I'm confident you've already read my blog post on a particular event in town, namely the Kannawidan Festival, which is being held amidst the spread of COVID-19 during our epidemic. As we near the conclusion of this month, April, and welcome May, we in Vigan City are once again celebrating a festival that the entire city has been anticipating since the beginning of April. What is it, you may ask? The Binatbatan Festival is being celebrated! If you are unfamiliar with this festival, please continue to the next paragraph.


The Binatbatan Festival brings thousands of local and international tourists to the streets lined with traditional buildings in "Heritage City," also known as Vigan. The Viva Vigan Binatbatan Arts Festival is held annually from the last week of April to the first week of May. The festival's name derives from the Iloko word "batbatin," which refers to extracting cotton balls from the seeds of the native fruit tree kapas sanglay. The cotton balls are subsequently spun and used to weave the abel, which was exported by Chinese merchants residing in Ciudad Fernandina, the ancient Vigan, and was among the local items carried during the galleon trade from the 15th to the 18th centuries. The Naturales of Vigan chose "Tres de Mayo" in 1883 in honor of Apo Lakay of the Simbaan a Bassit as a gesture of gratitude for saving Vigan from a severe disease in 1756. It has now evolved into the most colorful and prominent celebration in Vigan since it honors Apo Lakay's liberation and promotes Abel Iloco, the local cloth. In addition to the street pageantry of the Binatbatan Street Dancing, the city also celebrates agriculture with the Karbo festival, Calesa Parade, and Santacruzan. Binatbatan has been a part of the Abel Iloco handloom weaving industry celebration since 2002. (Yes, female strength!) As previously stated, the origins of the Binatbatan Festival may be traced back to the abel weaving industry of Vigan, which existed prior to the Spanish colonization of the Philippines.

During the festival, streets are typically closed, and crowds congregate in specific areas. The beat of the drums is audible and distinct. The street dancers are joyously proclaiming "Viva Vigan!" while dressed in colorful costumes. The Binatbatan Festival has become one of the most significant cultural celebrations in the northern portion of the Philippine island. In conclusion, the Binatbatan Festival, the Longganisa Festival, and others are a source of pride for Vigan. In this blog, I've learned that most people only notice and value things if they relate to the culture and history of where they live, especially if they are commemorated annually. This is an unfortunate reality, but we cannot change it. Moreover, if you are a tourist planning a trip to our city, don't miss these events, okay? Having patience and spending money will be well worth it.


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