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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. 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, chicharon, 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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