Longganisa
probably is one of the most favourite morning foods to us Filipinos.
Personally, i can't get enough with this tasty sausage. But do you guys know
that there is a festival solely for this food? I bet not all of us.
Vigan City
in the Ilocos Sur province is known to be the city of rich heritage. But not
just that. Our very own Longganisa Festival is held in this prestigious city
every month of January. What makes the Vigan longganisa different from others?
Typically is the top question of our curious minds. The Biguenos or the locals
of Vigan, revealed that what makes their native sausage different and
classical, is the influence of the Mexican salami. It is distinct from other
Philippine sausages because of its use of the local sugar cane vinegar and
Vigan-grown garlic, which are major products of the city. Their native sausage is small and is good for
about two to three bites and has a yellowish color. It is best dipped in Ilocos
vinegar with plenty of chilli, garlic and onions.
Vigan,
for almost a decade, hosted the Longganisa Festival which is witnessed by
thousands of local and foreign visitors. Of course, street dancing and other
activities that have Vigan Longganisa theme are some of the highlights. The
Biguenos also choose the festival for launching of projects that help promote
the native Vigan sausage not only here in the Philippines, but abroad as well.
Vigan
launches this festival for both economic and ethnic belief. But for whatever
reason they may have, this unique festival outstands other countries and it’s
celebrated only here in the Philippines. Be proud.
By: KRVeloso
Reference:
www.vigan.ph
