Piesta ni Iloco
Festivals are an expressive way to celebrate glorious heritage, culture and traditions. Amidst the differences, it shows unity, connection and brotherhood. Just like the festivals that are celebrated by the Ilokanos through lively dances, loud beating of drums and colorful dresses, their rich heritage, traditions and cultures are being showcased and passed down to different people from different places and different generations.
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BAC-BACARRA FESTIVAL
Bacarra, Ilocos Norte
Farmers Festival
November 30
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The legendary word “bac-bacarra” is a specie of freshwater fish abundant in the river during the 15th century which gave birth to the town’s name.
GULING-GULING FESTIVAL
Paoay, Ilocos Norte
Guling-Guling Martes
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It aims to commemorate the 16th century old practice of the Spanish friars for the religious sector to interact with its parishioners. It has always been celebrated on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday.
PAMULINAWEN FESTIVAL
Laoag City
February 10
Our Lady of Peace
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Pamulinawen is the name of a woman made popular in the classic Ilocano song titled… Pamulinawen.
PINILI TOWN FIESTA AND AGROINDUSTRIAL FARE and GARLIC FESTIVAL
Pinili,Ilocos Norte
April 13-16
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Pinili Town Fiesta and Agro-Industrial Fare is celebrated in honor of St. Isidore de Farmer. Garlic Festival which is now a tourist attraction is observed because garlic is the main commodity of Pinili.
EMPANADA FESTIVAL
Batac, Ilocos Norte
December 8 – 30
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BATAC EMPANADA is made of savory filling of grated green papaya, mongo, longganisa and egg. The dough that serves as its thin and crisp wrapper is made of rice flour.
PANAGSANA FESTIVAL
Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte
December 30
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Panagsana is the process of producing salt or asin, as it is the town’s most well-known product together with biscocho or rolled bread. It is celebrated every December of every year.
