Region I: Ilocos Region PDF

GTHPCGEO PHILIPPINE CULTURE & TOURISM GEOGRAPHY 1 COLLEGE OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT 2 Objectives: ❑ Develop appreciation of one’s country. ❑ Identify major gateways or entry points in the country. ❑ Know the political struc...

GTHPCGEO PHILIPPINE CULTURE & TOURISM GEOGRAPHY 1 COLLEGE OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT 2 Objectives: ❑ Develop appreciation of one’s country. ❑ Identify major gateways or entry points in the country. ❑ Know the political structures, and educational aspect of the province where tourist attraction exists. ❑ Obtain sufficient knowledge about the different kinds of tourist destinations. ❑ Exhibit awareness and interest on the works of the different destinations in the Philippines. ❑ Acquire thorough understanding and appreciation on domestic travel. ❑ Understand the characteristics of various culture (cuisine, religion, tradition, festivals) of the different provinces in the Philippines. 3 (4) PROVINCES Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan 4 Languages/dialects: Bolinao, Ilokano, Pangasinense 5  Geographic Location: The Ilocos Region is located in the Northwestern part or Luzon. Section Title 2 Subtitle 6 Capital: Laoag City Cities and Municipalities: Batac City and Laoag City and 21 municipalities. 7 Languages: Ilocano, English 8 HISTORY It was renowned for its gold mines and traders from Japan and China who frequented the place to trade gold with beads, ceramics and silk Inhabitants of the are believed to be of "Malay" origin. 9 HISTORY June 13, 1572 Spaniards conquistadors named Juan de Salcedo and his men landed in (what we know) Vigan and then proceeded towards Laoag, Currimao and Badoc 10 HISTORY "looc“ means sheltered coves named the region "Ylocos" and its people "Ylocanos" 11 HISTORY 1980 The Augustinian missionaries established the Laoag parish with St. William as its Patron Saint Laoag eventually became the capital of Ilocos Norte 12 NATURAL PAOAY LAKE NATIONAL PARK It has an area of 470 hectares Declared as National Park under the Republic Act 5631 on June 21, 1969. 13 NATURAL SAND DUNES OF LA PAZ Unique sand dunes, locally named as “Bantay Bimmaboy” which are shaped like pigs. 14 MAN-MADE BANGUI-WIND FARM The construction of 15 wind turbines standing 70 meters tall became an added attraction to Bangui. 15 MAN-MADE THE PATAPAT BRIDGE Built to connect the last towns of Pagudpod, Ilocos Norte to Sta. Praxedes, Cagayan. 16 CULTURAL GAMENG MUSEO ILOCOS NORTE Showcases the cultural heritage of the Ilocanos and the different ethnic tribes. 17 CULTURAL MARCOS MUSEUM AND MAUSOLEUM OR BALAY TI ILI The ancestral house of the Marcos Family in Batac was transformed into a museum. 18 HISTORICAL CAPE BOJEADOR LIGHTHOUSE Built in 1892 Still send out signals to ships passing by the Cape facing the northern portion of the South China Sea 19 HISTORICAL TOBACCO MONOPOLY MONUMENT Serves as a memorial to the lifting of the Tobacco Monopoly which from 1872 to 1881 20 RELIGIOUS ST. MONICA CHURCH Built in 1779 Neo-classical and Baroque architecture style is considered to be the biggest church in the region. 21 FESTIVALS PAMULINAWEN Celebrated every February 10 Feast of St. William in Laoag City This festival features a floral and dance parade. 22 FESTIVALS MANNALON FETSIVAL Celebrated in Marcos. “Mannalon” - Purely an agriculture area dominated by the farmers and framing is their main occupation 23 PRODUCTS, DELICACIES AND CUISINES BAGNET & LONGGANISA “Bagnet” - Otherwise known as chicharon, or deep-fried pork meat. LONGGANISA Made from a mixture of ground pork, pork fat, chopped Iloco garlic, Iloco vinegar and ground pepper. 24 Capital City: Vigan City Language: Ilocano 25 GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Located along the western coast of Northern Luzon. 26 CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES: 2 cities namely: Candon and Vigan/ 32 municipalities. 27  was called "CIUDAD FERNANDINA" in honor of King Ferdinand 28 NATURAL PINSAL FALLS Features Angalo's footprint, the legendary Ilocano giant. 29 NATURAL SULVEC BEACH Favorite stop of commuters and the locals. 30 MAN-MADE PLAZA BURGOS Named in honor of the Ilocano-martyr priest Father Jose Burgos. 31 MAN-MADE MORO WATCHTOWER An accredited tourism site as declared by the Philippine Tourism Authority and an authentic historical structure found in the registry of the National Historical Institute. Vanguard against approaching pirates during the Spanish Times. 32 CULTURAL NATIONAL MUSEUM-PADRE BURGOS HOUSE Houses the memorabilia of the martyr-priest Jose Burgos as well as Ilocano artifacts and ethnic arts of the Tingganians. 33 CULTURAL BANTAY CHURCH Its belfry, located a few meters away, was used as a lookout point for approaching enemies. 34 HISTORICAL TIRAD PASS Declared as a National Shrine The Balete of Tirad Pass was led by the youngest Filipino General, Gregorio del Pilar. 35 RELIGIOUS STA. MARIA CHURCH A National Landmark Used as a fortress during the 1986 Revolution. 36 RELIGIOUS THE SHRINE OF SANTO CRISTO MILAGROSO Statue of the Crucified Christ. The feast of Santo Cristo Milagroso or "Apo Lacay" 37 SINAIT GARLIC FESTIVAL Every 1st to 3rd of May Showcase talent, ingenuity and hard work trait of Ilocano farmers in various competition form. 38 CALESA PARADE Viva Vigan Festival of the Arts It features around 100 calesas 39 PAGBURNAY The Ilocano clay jar Used for storing the suka (local vinegar), basi (local wine) and bagoong (fish sauce). 40  Pilgrimage Center of North Luzon Capital City: San Fernando City LANGUAGES: Ilokano, English 41  GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION Located in the Southwestern part of Region 1 42  HISTORY It was created on March 2, 1850 by a virtue of a "Superior Decreto" 43 NATURAL AGOO-DAMORTIS NATIONAL SEASHORE PARK Declared as a National Park 44 NATURAL WHITE SAND This place is secluded white sand beach in Poro Point which is best for SNORKLING ad SCUBA DIVING ACTIVITIES. 45 MANMADE LA UNION BOTANICAL AND ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN Is a home to a collection of beautiful plants form the tropical Regions of the world. (i.e. SHADE GARDEN, MEDICAL GARDEN, SUNKEN GARKEN, CHINESE GARDEN, JAPANESE GARDEN, EVERGREEN GARDEN, ARID GARDEN, FRAGRANCE GARDEN, FERNERY AND PALMERY) 46 MAN MADE CHRIST ON THE MOUNT Stands atop of a hill overlooking the beautiful town of Tubao in La Union. 47 CULTURAL MUSEO DE LA UNION Showcase archaeological finds in La Union during the Spanish Time Period 48 CULTURAL MUSEO DE ILOKO The “old presidencia” of Agoo houses artifacts. 49 HISTORICAL TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER Tribute to the heroism of the soldiers who fought during the last World War. 50 HISTORICAL WALLACE AIR STATION It was home of the 848th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron which provided logistic and administrative support to other radar detachments under its chain of command. 51 RELIGIOUS SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF NAMACPACAN Formerly called Namacpacan Houses the miraculous image of Our Lady of Namacpacan, patroness of Ilocano travelers. 52 RELIGIOUS MA-CHO TEMPLE The temple enshrines the image if he Virgin of Caysasay, the patroness of the Filipino- Chinese residents. 53 FESTIVALS FEAST OF OUR LADY OF CAYSASAY Held every December which also showcases Sports activities, beauty contest and painting contest. 54 FESTIVALS AGOO SEMANA SANTA Life-size statues depicting the Stations of the Cross are pulled by devotees along the processional roads during the Good Friday procession. 55 PRODUCTS, DELCACIES AND CUISINES BASI-MAKING & BLANKET- WEAVING “Basi” is an Ilocano native wine concocted from sugar cane juice and duhat bark for coloring. Rayon, cotton and polyester combination, and the "tinagudan" are yarns used in the weaving of blankets and other products. 56 Pangasinan Capital: Lingayen Languages: Pangasinan, Ilokano, Bolinao, Tagalog, English 57 Geographic Location: Occupies the northern portion of the Central Plains of Luzon Cities and Municipalities: Four cities namely: Alaminos, Dagupan, San Carlos and Urdaneta and 44 municipalities 58 HISTORY It was formally created as a province in 1850. Pangasinan means the "PLACE WHERE SALT IS MADE". 59 NATURAL HUNDRED ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK Over a hundred islands and islets well known for their natural beauty 60 NATURAL MOUNT BALUNGAO Hot and Cold springs 61 MAN-MADE CAPE BOLINAO LIGHTHOUSE A 300 feet high promontory at the western part of Cape Bolinao which still sends signals to vessels passing by the area. 62 CULTURAL SISON AUDITORIUM The venue of Cultural Activities at the Provincial Capitol Compound in Lingayen. 63 HISTORICAL BONUAN BLUE BEACH Features a Japanese Park, the Tondaligan Park and McArthur Landing Marker. 64 HISTORICAL HOME ECONOMICS BUILDING OF THE WEST CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Official headquarters of General McArthur 65 RELIGIOUS SHRINE OF THE NUESTRA SENORA DE MANAOAG Also called as "Apo Baket” One of the well-known church in the Philippines. 66 RELIGIOUS CHURCH OF ST. JAMES FORTRESS Houses wooden statues nowadays a rarity 67 PRODUCTS, DELICACIES, AND CUISINES Shrimp and fish bagoong Bonoan Bangus salt bocayo, tupig (Rice cake that is broiled in hot charcoal) dried fish putong calasiao fresh mangoes 68 69