Ilocano culture

The Ilocano people, hailing from the northern region of Luzon in the Philippines, boast a vibrant and rich cultural heritage that spans centuries. As an ethnolinguistic group, the Ilocanos proudly embrace their unique language and customs, which continue to thrive despite modern influences. Among their many contributions to the broader Filipino culture is their delectable cuisine, characterized by an array of flavors that reflect their resourcefulness and ingenuity. Furthermore, the…

Courtship in the days of our grandparents was a long and arduous process filled with interesting customs. One of the popular courtship traditions was Harana.

Ayla Roda on Instagram: “Ilokano/North Luzon Tattoo Band Motifs are finished and now available (link in bio) Ilokano tattooing died out most likely due to Spanish…”

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Major languages by region. Regions marked with black diamonds denote the language comprises only a substantial minority of the populace.

One of traditional filipino Games(Sungka)

Immerse in the vibrant Pamulinawen Festival, a cultural showcase of Ilocano heritage in Laoag, Ilocos Norte. Vibrant parades, traditional music, and local cuisine. https://festivepinoy.com/pamulinawen-festival-philippines/ Discover the essence of Ilocano culture. Plan your visit to the Pamulinawen Festival today!

Ilocanos comprise the third largest ethnolinguistic group in the Philippines, whose population are the largest in Region 1 or the Administrative Region.

Filipino Food

Elizabeth Keith (1887-1956), ca 1930, "Philippine Woman", Philippines, Malacca and Singapore.

Day 4 Kannawidan Festival Experiencing the Ilocano Culture🎉 Every February of the year, we attend this festival held at Vigan City. This is the festive season wherein every town of the province of Ilocos Sur showcase their own developed products. KANNAWIDAN is another Ilocano word for "TAWID" which means inheritance or heritage. We deeply respect our roots. The vision of this annual celebration is to instill the sense of pride & Ilocano identity

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La Jota Moncadeña : Is adapted by the Filipinos from an old Spanish dance. It's a combination of Spanish and Ilocano dance steps set to Spanish music and castanets. A more solemn version of this dance is sometimes used to accompany a funeral procession, but it is also performed at celebrations.