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-Saot Capiz is a cultural presentation that takes place every Saturday at the
Capiz Provincial Park in Roxas City
-Capiz shells are a notable product from the region and have been used in a
variety of applications such as jewelry, decoration, and even cooking
-Roxas City, the capital of Capiz, was once known as the municipality of Capiz
and was founded in 1569. It has a rich history that includes Spanish-era
churches, ancestral houses, and verdant landscapes
PLACE CULTURE
The Ilocos Region in the Philippines has a rich culture and history that is
shaped by its unique geography.
-The Ilocanos are known for their tendency to migrate, and many of the old
towns in the Ilocos have spilled over to adjoining sites because of population
growth and the limited areas for tillage
-Ilocos Norte is home to the Bain, which is the Ilocano trait for hiya or
amor propio (sense of shame). Ilocanos fear of gossip and would strongly
avoid being the subject of social embarrassment
-The Ilocos Region is noted for its distinctive culture, which is shaped by
the austere demands of its geography. The region is also known for its arts
and crafts, including weaving, pottery, and woodcarving
-The Ilocos Region comprises four provinces (Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La
Union, and Pangasinan) and one independent city (Dagupan), and is
designated as Region I of the Philippines
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THAT CULTURE IN THE PLACE YOU’VE WHERE
CULTURE IN THE PLACE YOU LIVE
YOU’VE VISITED YOU
VISITED LIVE
Ilocos is a bastion of heritage preservation Quezon City is known for its rich
in the Philippines, where visitors can enjoy history, culture, and entertainment
Vigan, a well-preserved Spanish-Filipino industry
village, and a true showcase for Spanish
influence in the islands. Other attractions Here are some of the cultural
include the ancestral homes, now museums, attractions and traditions in Quezon
of the colorful characters of Philippine City:
history. Quezon Memorial Shrine: This
towering monument houses the remains
Ilocanos are known to be hardworking and of former President Manuel L. Quezon,
frugal, hardy in the face of adversity. after whom the city is named. The
Respect and humility in everyday dealings Quezon Heritage House, the former
mark the Ilocano personality; they live residence of Manuel L. Quezon, is also
simply, concentrating on work and located within the complex
productivity. Local artisans like fabric
weavers and potters are famous for their San Pedro de Bautista Church: This is
skilled craftwork. one of the oldest churches in the city
and has a rich heritage that even non-
Authentic local cuisine consists mainly of religious people can appreciate
ILOCOS
vegetable and poultry from small farms,
daily catch from traditional fishing Architecture: The architecture of
methods, and local pork delicacies like Quezon City varies greatly, featuring a
bagnet (dried pork belly) and longganiza wide variety of styles such as art deco,
(ground pork sausage). A famous regional brutalist, international modern,
dish is pinakbet, a mixture of vegetables postmodern, and contemporary
such as squash, okra, eggplant, ampalaya,
and string beans cooked with bagoong or Museums: Quezon City has several
shrimp sauce. Ilocano dishes are usually QUEZON museums, including the Quezon
salty or bitter and eaten with rice. A CITY Memorial Museum, which showcases
popular snack from Ilocos is the the life and legacy of Manuel L.
empanada—a deep-fried pie made from an Quezon, and the Ninoy Aquino Parks
orange-colored dough, stuffed with egg and and Wildlife Center, which features a
bits of pork. It is eaten with sukang Iloko museum on Philippine biodiversity
or sugar cane vinegar.
Livelihood and Culture: Quezon City
has a competitive direction of
providing livelihood opportunities for
its residents while preserving its
cultural and historical activities