Welcome to Bacarra, Ilocos Norte – A Town with Vibrant Heritage
by Jhaypee Guia on June 6, 2012Bacarra, an idyllic town along the coast of Ilocos Norte, rewards the curious adventurer with a wealth of natural and historic treasures. Its rustic streets, wooden houses and imposing church structures from the Spanish era offer a glimpse into the distant past as Bacarra holds claim tobeing the third oldest town in Ilocos Norte. A charming locale surrounded by the endless sea, lush fields, and extensive river channels, Bacarra is a town blessed with the bounty of nature.
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Guling-Guling Festival
by Jhaypee Guia on May 30, 2012Guling-Guling Festival is a traditional occasion that happens yearly in the month of February in Paoay, Ilocos Norte. It is held before the Ash Wednesday or the start of the season of Lent or also known as “Semana Santa”, which begins 40 days prior to Easter. It is celebrated as a the last day of merry-making and enjoyment for the townspeople before the Lenten season.
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Pamulinawen Festival
by Jhaypee Guia on May 22, 2012The Pamulinawen Festival is held every first week of the February. It is the Laoag City’s entry for the Best Tourism Practices Contest of the Department of Tourism. The word Laoag means "the place of light or clarity" in Ilokano and now, Laoag City is a 1st class city in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines.
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