Pamulinawen Festival
Feast of Saint William
Official namePamulinawen Festival
Observed byLaoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
SignificanceFeast of Saint William
Begins1 February
Ends10 February
Frequencyannual

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

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

  1. ↑ Guia, Jhaypee. "Pamulinawen Festival". Vigattin Tourism (ARTICLES) – Philippines. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
  2. ↑ Official Gazette. National Print. Office. 2011. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
  3. ↑ "Laoag Festivals and Events – Philippines Guide". philippinesinsider.com. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
  4. ↑ Nituda, Victor G. (1979). The Young Marcos. Foresight International. p. 90. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
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