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Hundreds of people were killed in an epidemic years ago, prompting the inhabitants of Vigan to perform a nine-day novena. Surprisingly, the number of deaths reduced as the days progressed, until there were none on the final day. The Binatbatan Festival of the Arts grew out of this. The Feast of the Natives, also known as the Binatbatan Festival of the Arts, first took place on May 3, 1883, and is now held every year from the final week of April to the first week of May.

 


Former Mayor Eva S. Medina continued her campaign to promote Vigan's culture, which resulted in the establishment of the Viva Vigan Festival of the Arts in the year 11995. Binatbatan Festival was established in 2002 to commemorate abel-iloco hand-loom weaving. The Binatbatan Festival honors and recognizes one of the industries that has kept the inhabitants alive. The Binatbatan street dancing contest illustrates the process of binatbatan, which involves smashing cotton pods to remove seeds.

 

The Binatbatan Festival of the Arts is one of Vigan's many outstanding festivals. Promoting the municipality's local product and tourism is a significant plus. It not only aids in marketing, but also in educating young Biguenos and tourists about local culture and livelihood.





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