【4K】LAOAG CITY | STREET DANCE AND KALESA PARADE | FEBRUARY 10, 2026

Описание: 🌞 What Is the Pamulinawen Festival?
The Pamulinawen Festival is an annual celebration held in Laoag City every February to honor the city’s patron saint — Saint William the Hermit (San Guillermo). It also celebrates Ilocano culture, heritage, community spirit, and creativity through colorful parades, dances, and civic events. �
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The festival’s name comes from the famous Ilocano folk song “Pamulinawen”, which symbolizes love and resilience — qualities the city embraces during the festivities. �
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📅 Typical Schedule & Key Events
The Pamulinawen Festival has evolved into a month-long celebration (usually from Feb. 1 to late February), featuring a mix of cultural, religious, and community events. �
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Highlights include:
Opening Civic-Military Parade — marks the start of the festival with marching contingents from city agencies, schools, and organizations. �
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Agro-Industrial Trade Fair & Exhibits — showcases local products, crafts, and industry (often starting early February). �
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Kalesa Parade — featuring decorated horse-drawn carriages along city streets. �
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Grand Float Parade — elaborately designed floats by schools, barangays, and groups celebrating culture and city identity. �
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Baro a Laoag Street Dance Competition — performers from various schools compete with choreography inspired by Ilocano history and the Pamulinawen folk song. �
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Miss Laoag City / Festival Coronation Night — a beauty and talent pageant. �
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Special Events — pet shows, recognition parades (e.g., for tricycle drivers), sports challenges like sand dune runs. �
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Fluvial Parade on Padsan River — the culminating celebration featuring decorated boats and the procession of the patron saint’s image. �
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🙏 Cultural & Religious Significance
Although the Pamulinawen Festival today is a vibrant civic and cultural celebration, it originally grew from the Feast Day of Saint William the Hermit — reflecting Laoag’s deep Christian roots. �
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It brings together residents, local artists, schools, and government groups in a display of community pride, resilience, and shared heritage — often with themes like “Prevail” that highlight unity and progress. �
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🎭 Cultural Elements
Music & dance inspired by Ilocano folklore including interpretations of the “Pamulinawen” song. �
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Street dancing and choreography celebrating local stories and traditions. �
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Parades and pageantry that showcase local creativity and hospitality. �
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📍 When to Visit
For visitors or tourists interested in attending, February is the month to experience the full breadth of the Pamulinawen Festival — from the opening parade through to the grand parades, cultural showcases, and fluvial procession. �
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