Pamulinawen Festival

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]

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

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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