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DAPIL FESTIVAL

 

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“Dapil Festival” is a festival on sugarcane which is one of the Abra’s main agricultural products for the manufacture of a wine called “basi”, vinegar, molasses called “muscovado” and candies.

 

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Dapil is derived from the word “Dadapilan”, an equipment used in extacting the sugar cane juice.

 

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This festival not only feature trade fair for sugarcane products and other agri-based items but also basketball tournaments, beauty contests, parades and cultural shows.

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)

Abra – Natural Dye Capital of the Philippines

Interesting Sites in Abra

Colorful Festivals in Abra