Vigan City celebrates heritage, tourism week through the arts
VIGAN CITY, Ilocos Sur — Vigan celebrated its heritage, arts, and living traditions through a cultural and heritage exhibit held as part of the World Heritage Cities Solidarity and Cultural Celebration and Tourism Week 2026.
Held at Balay Bigueño along Calle Crisologo, the exhibit featured artworks, traditional crafts, and other expressions of Vigan’s cultural identity.
A major attraction was the collection of works by 25 finalists in the Vigan Heritage Painting Competition, who interpreted the city’s architecture, history, traditions and heritage through their paintings.
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The exhibit also showcased traditional Vigan burnay pottery, abel weaving and the Vigan City Homeowner’s Manual, highlighting efforts to preserve traditional knowledge and practices alongside the city’s historic structures.
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The exhibit was opened by Mayor Randy Singson, Vice Mayor Glendale Benzon and members of the 9th City Council. Also present were Ilocos Sur Gov. Jeremias Singson, Vice Gov. Ryan Luis Singson, members of the 1st District Board, and representatives of the Vigan City Schools Division Office, civil society organizations, and local government agencies.
The city government also awarded the painting competition winners during the opening.
Jay Jay Mendoza won first place and P30,000, followed by Florence Eduarte in second place with P20,000 and Emerson Rabbon in third place with P10,000.
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Rommel Tubera received the Mayor’s Choice award worth P7,000, while Rovelyn Solar received the Vice Mayor’s Choice award, also worth P7,000.
Other finalists and participating artists received P5,000 each for their contribution to the heritage celebration.
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The exhibit was open to residents, artists, heritage advocates, and visitors from Sept. 8 to 14. /mcm
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