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Binatbatan Festival has become popular since 2002, and it is one of the most-awaited activities in line with the celebration of "Viva Vigan". This ilocano dance uses a pair of bamboo sticks and choreographies are representation of the steps to produce yarn from the cotton plant.
It is the yarn
that Abel Iloco weavers use. The costumes of the dancers are usually made of
Abel Iloco. Indeed, this festival serves not only to showcase Bigueno's talents
and for entertainment, it is also a depiction of Vigan City's rich culture and
a way to promote traditional weaving craft.
Binatbatan
Festival is usually composed of dancers from elementary, high school and
college. Even the young ones are extremely eager to show their keen interest in
this festival. Each of the selected students spend more than a month to
practice their dance, but you can never see them tired or exasperated. Only
that can show beyond doubt how much hard work and willingness they do invest
for successful conduction of Binatbatan Festival.
With the
occurence of coranavirus pandemic, festivals have been prohibited for more than
a year. Fortunately, this 2022, we're almost near to getting back to our normal
lives. Festivals and different activities are already on the go, but of course,
with the presence of minimum health protocols. During the Binatbatan Festival,
anyone can observe how people miss such kind of activities. In that moment,
even though the smiles are hidden behind the mask, we can see how their eyes
shines and the happiness that has long been deprived since the pandemic
started.
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