Broaden your Horizons in Northern Luzon with this List of Festivals in La Union

In the Ilocos Region, La Union is one of the most popular provinces to visit due to its surfing and laid-back atmosphere. As soon as they hear the name La Union, beach and resort vacations spring to mind.

It's a quick four to six-hour flight from Manila, making it ideal for those seeking adventure or just wanting to relax in the sun.

Tourist attractions in La Union include world-class hotels and resorts, awe-inspiring beaches, and a plethora of picturesque places. With its tropical atmosphere and low cost of living, it's not hard to see why so many tourists flock to the region.

But aside from that, the Province of La Union is also home to a number of festivals, in addition to the usual tourist attractions like beaches and landmarks.

Various fiesta that La Union celebrates

Although the economic progress in San Fernando City and the increase in surf tourism in San Juan have been cited, La Union has also been recognized for its vibrant celebrations of life and culture. There are fiestas in every town in La Union, and they're all extremely different. Listed below are a few well-known celebrations that take place each year around La Union:

Baggak Festival (Bauang)

The town of Bauang, La Union, springs to life to put on this vibrant celebration. It is customary in Bauang for "Baggak" to be used as a metaphor for the beginning of a new day. There is an inherent unity and variety of culture in the Ilocano spirit shown during this event In addition, this is an appropriate time to greet and mingle with the returning family members. The Baggak (morning star) event, which Bauangenians have been celebrating yearly for the last several years, has everyone dressed to the nines. The festival's anniversary will be marked with a different theme each year.

Traditional arts and culture are highlighted in the daily routines via a variety of activities during the Baggak Festival. The Miss Bauang pageant is also one of the festival's most popular events.

When to visit: Baggak Festival is celebrated in Bauang from the 16th of December to the 5th of January every year.

Dinengdeng Festival (Agoo)

Pinakbet and bagnet are two of the most popular dishes in the Ilocano cuisine, and this festival is dedicated to them. Every Ilocano family has an own way of making dinengdeng meals, and foodies and novice cooks alike are encouraged to participate. An Ilocano cuisine known as dinengdeng will be prepared in a large clay pot, and contenders will compete to create the greatest version of it. This event celebrates the most popular and cost-effective Ilocano food in the area. The Dinengdeng festival is held every year in the town due of the richness of local foods.

Dinengdeng Festival is one of the main reasons for promoting the town's tourism, which is one of the Spanish villages established in the region. Since this was an annual event, the town's local administration wanted to make it one of its own in order to build up its social and professional reputation. The event has been planned with a particular purpose in mind: to elevate Agoo to the level of the region's most recognizable festivities.

When to visit: Dinengdeng Festival is celebrated in Agoo during the summer season, commonly in the month of April to May, every year.

Pindangan Festival (San Fernando City)

Students from elementary, intermediate, and tertiary schools, as well as from the city's many barangays and organizations, descend on the streets of Manila for the Pindangan Festival to perform their finest street dance moves and flaunt their vibrant costumes during the annual street dancing competition. During the street dance competition, children show off their brightly colored outfits with a grin on their faces. In the City of San Fernando, the annual street dance competition involving citizens and children from different schools and barangays is already a part of the huge celebration every March.

When to visit: The Pindangan Festival is celebrated on the 20th of March every year.

Sillag Festival (San Fernando City)

Sillag is an Ilocano term that translates to "moonlight illumination." The ceremonial lighting of Sillag Village, a musical performance, and a lantern procession are just some of the highlights of the two- or three-day colorful celebration and light inspired activities in the Poro Point Freeport Zone.

Several activities are also held to attract visitors and possible investors to allow the people to enjoy the summer. You'll be able to enjoy a culinary festival, live music, kids' activities, and a fireworks display show during the event. There are also be food, beverages, live music, and a dance performance during the event showing their best street dance steps. Adding to the fun will be nightly performances by a variety of regional and national acts.

When to visit: The Sillag Festival is celebrated from the 6th to the 8th of April every year.

Tobacco Festival (Tubao)

In honor of the Ilocano farmer's tenacity and perseverance, this is a festival that honors their spirit. It has been a part of the area's history and culture for a long time now. Since this city is responsible for a disproportionately large amount of tobacco products in the country, it hosts an annual Tobacco Festival every year.

There is little question that both locals and visitors to Tubao, La Union will have a great time celebrating their excellent crop of cigar tobacco. Because tobacco is the primary source of income for the residents in this region, municipal authorities may oppose smoking, but they will not oppose the cultivation of tobacco.

When to visit: The Tobacco Festival is celebrated on the second week of May every year.

Surfing Break Festival (San Juan)

La Union, often referred to as "Elyu," is one of the most sought-after vacation places in the Philippines because of its proximity to world-class surfing beaches and ease of access from Manila. A three-day music and art festival is held in La Union every October to mark the beginning of the surfing season in San Juan, which corresponds with the La Union Surfing Break.

When to visit: The Surfing Break Festival is celebrated from the 25th to the 27th of October every year.

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