Vigan Heritage Tour |
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In pre-colonial times, Vigan was an important trading post for Chinese junk, gold beeswax, and other exotic products from the Central Cordilleras. Many Chinese traders settled in the mestizo district, marrying locals and starting new bloodlines. Vigan was captured and settled by the Spanish in 1572, and grew to become a center of Spanish political and religious power in the north of Luzon. In 1758, Vigan became the seat of the Diocese of Nueva Segovia. |
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| Local legend has is that Vigan got its name from a simple communication breakdown. A Spaniard walking along the Mestizo river apparently met a local and asked for the city's name. Not understanding what he was being asked, but seeing that the Spaniard seemed to be pointing to a tree, the local replied "bigaa apo", referring to a giant Taro plant that was common in the area. It is from the word "bigaa" that Vigan is said to have derived its name. | |||||||
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| Duration of the Tour: 4 hours Highlights: Plaza Burgos, St. Paul's Cathedral, Nueva Segovia, Crisologo Museum, Syquia Mansion, Bantay Bell Tower, Baluarte ni Singson, Pagburnayan, Heritage Village |
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