Pamulinawen Festival
| Pamulinawen Festival | |
|---|---|
 Feast of Saint William | |
| Official name | Pamulinawen Festival |
| Observed by | Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines |
| Significance | Feast of Saint William |
| Begins | 1 February |
| Ends | 10 February |
| Frequency | annual |
Pamulinawen festival, came from the name of a woman made popular in the popular Ilocano folk song Pamulinawen. The festival is celebrated in the city of Laoag, Ilocos Norte to promote camaraderie and sportsmanship.[1]
Brief history
[edit]The festival is celebrated in Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines to commemorate the city's patron saint Saint William every first week of February for one whole week.[2]
From a simple celebration of the Feast Day of Saint William, it became an extravagant festival that features the culture and heritage of the city with a variety of activities.[3]
The celebration of the feast of Saint William in the city of Laoag dates back to the Spanish colonization of the Philippines.[4]
The feast of Saint William was celebrated marking the conversion of the Ilocanos to Christianity.
References
[edit]- ^ Guia, Jhaypee. "Pamulinawen Festival". Vigattin Tourism (ARTICLES) – Philippines. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
- ^ Official Gazette. National Print. Office. 2011. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
- ^ "Laoag Festivals and Events – Philippines Guide". philippinesinsider.com. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
- ^ Nituda, Victor G. (1979). The Young Marcos. Foresight International. p. 90. Retrieved 26 August 2019.