The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte organized the Inabel Designer Showcase where Ilokano designers exhibited their garments worn by Miss Ilocos Norte 2024 candidates as part of the preliminaries of the pageant at the Balai San Nicolas on May 15. 23 designers re-imagined the Philippine Kimona using inabel textiles and incorporating the rich cultural heritage […]
Festivals
Ilocos Norte vows emphasis on religion, art during prov’l fiesta
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte, through the Ilocos Norte Tourism Office (INTO) promised a month of faith and creativity as the province prepares for Ilocos Norte’s annual festival— the 2024 La Virgen Milagrosa Provincial Fiesta. With activities ranging from mass and processions to pageants and fashion shows, the province aims to touch the potential […]
BATAC WINS 2nd “TAN-OK” CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE
The “Fiesta Empanada” of the City of Batac won its 2nd championship title at the 11th “Tan-ok ni Ilocano:Festival of Festivals” at the Ferdinand E. Memorial (FEM) Stadium in Laoag City on February 16, with its portrayal of culinary prowess as a bridge for lasting friendship. Thousands of attendees gathered at the FEM Stadium, including […]
Ilocos Norte celebrates Halloween thru coastal-themed bash
The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) led the Halloween celebration in the province through the annual “Semana ti Ar-aria Festival,” hosting various activities for locals and visitors. “We look forward to this week full of holidays starting today. On behalf of your Provincial Government and as your Governor, I wish you all a happy […]
Baguio cancels Panagbenga opening parade, big events amid nCoV threats
BAGUIO CITY, Jan. 31 (PIA) — The Panagbenga 2020 opening Street Dance Parade set this Saturday (February 1) is cancelled as part of pre-emptive measures taken to protect the people from the 2019 Novel Corona Virus (nCoV). The decision was arrived at during an interagency meeting today (Friday) spearheaded by the Department of Health-Cordillera and […]
Ilocos Norte celebrates 1st anniversary of provincial patroness coronation
The province of Ilocos Norte celebrates the 1st Pontifical Coronation Anniversary of its patron saint, La Virgen Milagrosa de Badoc, today, May 31. As part of the celebration, yesterday, a fluvial parade highlighted the last of the nine-day novena in honor of the provincial patroness. The images of La Milagrosa and Sto. Cristo Milagroso de […]
PGIN holds Chinese New Year bazaar alongside 198th foundation celebration
In line with Governor Imee R. Marcos’ vision to showcase the diverse roots of Ilocano culture, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) will conduct a Chinese New Year bazaar, the “Barrio Tsicano,” this February 5-8 at the Ilocos Norte Dap-ayan. A Chinese New Year celebration alongside the provincial foundation anniversary celebration is fitting, as […]
Panagbenga 2016 – Schedule Of Activities
It’s that time of the year again when the flowers bloom and we celebrate what we call the “Panagbenga” also known as the Baguio Flower Festival. Here’s the schedule of events for the Month-Long festivity – Panagbenga 2016: February 1, 2016 Grand Opening Parade: Drum and Lyre Competition- Elementary Division Location: Panagbenga Park, Session Road-Magsaysay […]
Fifth tupig cook-off highlights Ilocos Norte’s “Paskua Mi Ditoy”
Highlighting its “Paskua Mi Ditoy” (Pasko Namin Dito) Christmas tourism brand, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) held the annual Solid North Tupig Cook-Off on December 21, in front of the Paoay Church. This year’s competition was divided into three categories: non-professional and school, professional, and local government unit (LGU). The Divine Word College […]
Ilocos Norte kicks off ‘Paskua Mi Ditoy’ celeb, lights up traditional Christmas belen
Highlighting its festive and unique traditions in celebrating the Christmas season, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte officially opened the ‘Paskua Mi Ditoy’ (This is how we celebrate Christmas), the province’s annual series of activities to celebrate the holiday season. On December 9, crowds gathered in front of the Ilocos Norte Provincial Capitol to witness […]
