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What is the name of the festival that showcases the traditional taste of rice cake cooked in bamboo using direct firing?
What is the name of the festival that showcases the traditional taste of rice cake cooked in bamboo using direct firing?
- Binongey Festival (correct)
- Mango-bamboo Festival
- Ilocos Festival
- Dagupan Bangus Festival
What is the major product of Dagupan being showcased in the Dagupan Bangus Festival?
What is the major product of Dagupan being showcased in the Dagupan Bangus Festival?
- Carabao mangoes
- Bamboo-based products
- Milkfish or Bangus (correct)
- Rice cakes
Which city is being promoted as a major trading center of bamboo-based products and producer of carabao mangoes?
Which city is being promoted as a major trading center of bamboo-based products and producer of carabao mangoes?
- Dagupan City
- Manila City
- Ilocos City
- San Carlos City (correct)
Which ethnic group is known for being thrifty, self-sufficient, and enduring due to the limited agricultural potentials in their region?
Which ethnic group is known for being thrifty, self-sufficient, and enduring due to the limited agricultural potentials in their region?
Which province is home to the people known as Pangasinenses?
Which province is home to the people known as Pangasinenses?
What is the primary crop grown by the Ilocanos?
What is the primary crop grown by the Ilocanos?
What is the name of the festival that celebrates the peace pact among ethnic tribes in the province of Ilocos Norte?
What is the name of the festival that celebrates the peace pact among ethnic tribes in the province of Ilocos Norte?
Which festival showcases the major industry of Candon City?
Which festival showcases the major industry of Candon City?
What is the main attraction of the Viva Vigan Festival of the Arts?
What is the main attraction of the Viva Vigan Festival of the Arts?
In which city is the International Long Board Cup held?
In which city is the International Long Board Cup held?
What is the main produce of Burgos, La Union, that is showcased in the Buybuy Festival?
What is the main produce of Burgos, La Union, that is showcased in the Buybuy Festival?
What is the traditional costume worn by the residents of Paoay during the Guling-guling celebration?
What is the traditional costume worn by the residents of Paoay during the Guling-guling celebration?
What is the name of the museum that houses the remains of a former Philippine president?
What is the name of the museum that houses the remains of a former Philippine president?
In which province can the Pagudpud Beach be found?
In which province can the Pagudpud Beach be found?
What is the name of the historic bell tower that is slowly sinking into the ground?
What is the name of the historic bell tower that is slowly sinking into the ground?
What is the name of the scenic road that connects the towns of Pagudpud and Adams?
What is the name of the scenic road that connects the towns of Pagudpud and Adams?
In which province can the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Patar Beach be found?
In which province can the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Patar Beach be found?
Study Notes
Festivals and Celebrations
- Guling-guling Festival (day before Ash Wednesday): Residents of Paoay dress in traditional Ilocano costumes, dance, and sing while being given a sign of the cross using pounded rice.
- Talip Festival (May 19-20): Commemorates the ancient peace pact among ethnic tribes in Ilocos Norte.
- Ani Festival (March 23-30): Thanksgiving celebration for the bountiful harvest of rice in Dingras.
- Longganisa Festival (January 22): Showcases the longganisa delicacy of Vigan, featuring a street dancing competition.
- Tobacco Festival (March 28-31): Showcases the major industry of Candon City, tobacco, along with the founding anniversary of its cityhood.
- Viva Vigan Festival of the Arts (1st week of May): Celebrates the rich history, heritage, and cultural treasures of Vigan.
- International Long Board Cup (January 25-27): International surfing event for amateurs and professionals in La Union.
- Buybuy Festival (February 9-11): Showcases the major produce of Burgos, La Union, the buybuy or tiger grass.
- Dagupan Bangus Festival (April 16-May A): Celebrates the major product of Dagupan, the milkfish or Bangus, featuring street dancing, trade fairs, fluvial parade, and others.
- Binongey Festival (April 17): Showcases the traditional taste of rice cake cooked in bamboo using direct firing.
- Mango-bamboo Festival (April 20-27): Promotes San Carlos City as a major trading center of bamboo-based products and producer of carabao mangoes.
Attractions and Activities
- Historical, Cultural, and Heritage Attractions:
- Laoag Sinking Bell Tower
- Paoay Church
- Marcos Museum and Mausoleum
- Cape Bojeador Lighthouse
- Natural Attractions:
- Pagudpud Beach
- Bangui Windmills
- La Paz Sand Dunes
- Malacanang of the North
- Capurpuraoan Rock Formation
- Patapat Viaduct
- Dancing Fountain
- Baluarte
- Tangadari Falls
- Tuddingan Falls
- Cape Bolinao Lighthouse
- Hundred Islands
- Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary
- Built Attractions:
- Calle Crisologo
- Bantay Bell Tower
- Syquia Mansion
- Baluarte Watch Tower
- Basilica of Our Lady of Charity
- Manaoag
- Redeemer's Cross
- Enchanted Cave
- Ma-Cho Temple
- Eagle of the North
- Bahay na Bato
- Cape Bolinao Lighthouse
- Pagudpud
- Baluarte Watch Tower
Cultural Groups
- Ilocanos: Occupy the coastal provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, and certain parts of Pangasinan.
- Pangasinenses: Natives of Pangasinan.
- Igorots: Live in the secluded mountains of Ilocos Sur.
- Tingguians: Live in the mountains of Ilocos Sur.
Ilocanos
- Known for being thrifty, self-sufficient, and enduring due to limited agricultural potentials in Ilocos.
- Many Ilocanos have resorted to outmigration, found all over the Philippines and overseas.
- Families who stay in the region often have a family member working in Manila or abroad.
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Discover the vibrant festivals and cultural traditions of the Philippines, including the Dagupan Bangus Festival, Binongey Festival, and Mango-bamboo Festival. Learn about the unique products and traditions showcased in these events.
