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BEGNAS FESTIVAL
Photo from: http://saluyot.net/2014/10/28/season-of-the-rice/
It is now the season of harvesting rice. There have always been a connection between the season of rice and the tribal tradition of dancing tadek, playing gangsa and chanting of traditional songs.
Today, tradition has changed and so with the ways of farmers using now farming implements and equipment. Read More: http://saluyot.net/2014/10/28/season-of-the-rice/
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Begnas, an Igorot word that refers to thanksgiving or offering rituals. It’s their way to celebrate and give thanks for all the blessing they received the past year. This festival has the purpose of promoting the identity, heritage and customs and traditions of the indigenous people of the province of Ilocos Sur. Read more: http://www.govisitphilippines.com/blog.php?blog=98#sthash.RaxUHFrZ.dpuf
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Begnas Festival is a yearly tribal festival of the province usually held during the months of October or November.
There is a saying that says, eating with own hands makes the foods more delicious and tastier.
The Begnas Ylocos Festival of the province of Ilocos Sur showcases the traditions and customary practice like the dancing tadek, singing salidummay, playing abistong and drumming the gongs as part of the one day program.
But before anything else, the visitors and the residents alike eat together in the breakfast served by the residents. And in here, you have to do the traditional way of eating: without the plate, fork and spoon. Yes, everyone ate with their hands and using the banana leaf sheath as the plate. Read More: https://saluyot.wordpress.com/tag/begnas-festival/
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Photo from:https://candoncity.wordpress.com/2008/11/05/beauty-from-the-east-baggak-ti-daya-begnas-festival/
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For more information, please check: http://www.ilocossur.gov.ph
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Ilocos Sur is Part of Region I
Ilocos Sur – Home of World Heritage Vigan
Where is Ilocos Sur and How to Get There
Popular Tourist Spots in Ilocos Sur
Colorful Festivals in Ilocos Sur
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The Enchanting Libtec Underground River
Best Tourist Attractions in Zamboanga del Sur
Amoingon Beach is Called The Snorkeling Capital of Marinduque
The Magnificent Baliuag Lenten (Holy Week) Procession in Bulacan
Interesting Places to Visit in Siquijor
Join the “Wet ‘n Wild” Regada Water Festival in Cavite
Fun Activities To Do in Romblon