Tan-ok ni Ilocano Festival
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
Tan-ok ni Ilocano Festival is located in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. It is a showcase of festival dances from the 21 municipalities and 2 cities of Ilocos Norte. Aimed at presenting a lively mix of age-old and contemporary festivals, the event is a gathering of the people of Ilocos Norte in one big stage. This is the biggest attempt yet to raise the bar in cultural performances in the province, boos ...
ting the Ilocano's sense of pride, unity, and greatness.
Tan-ok ni Ilocano Festival News
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World Class Filipino Beauty In Ilocos Norte (Inspiring 94 Year Old Filipina)
I met such an inspiring 94 year old Filipina Lola in Ilocos Norte...
Heading up north for the Tan-ok Festival of Festivals. I found myself not only experiencing an incredible presentation of culture, music, dance, story telling and art... but I had the chance to meet one of the Philippines Living National Treasures. Magdalena Gamayo is an incredible Ilocano Weaver who has been creating Inabel fabrics since she was 15 years old. Yes, 79 years of weaving and dedication towards her local art...
I couldn't help but get INSPIRED by this amazing Lola! In fact, please do go to my #BecomingFil ... -
Adams Is first ICC Town In History To Claim Tan-ok Crown In Ilocos Nortes Bicentennial
The Municipality of Adams made history in Ilocos Norte last night as the first member of the Indigenous Cultural Community (ICC) in the province to conquer the "Tan-ok ni Ilocano Festival of Festivals."
Usually held in the latter months of the year, "Tan-ok ni Ilocano" or simply "Tan-ok" is a grand showdown of town and city festivals set onstage instead of on the streets as in traditional fiestas. Last November, postponement of the contest was announced in light of Ilocos Norte's 200th founding year or bicentennial celebration.
The "bicentennial edition" of the competition is also its se ... -
Gov Marcos Launches 7th Tan-ok In Ilocos Norte Bicentennial
Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos on February 3 officially launched the 7th Tan-ok ni Ilocano Festival of Festivals during the provinces bicentennial celebration.
The Ilocos Norte politiko said the festival is the provinces pride despite being a relatively new festival.
The word "tan-ok" or "kinatan-ok" means "greatness" in Ilocano.
"Seven years na kami medyo baby lang kami compared sa Sinulog, Dinagyang, Ati-atihan pero super "trying-hard" kami dahil sabi nga, ang Ilocano daw, nakikita lagi sa kasipagan, katapangan ng sundalo, hindi nakikita sa sing-and-dance," Marcos said.
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Dance Parade Kicks Off Ilocos Nortes 200th Anniversary
The streets of this city erupted in a whirl of color on Friday as some 7,000 locals joined the first ever "Tan-ok Festival of Festivals" dance parade to celebrate the province's bicentennial founding anniversary.
The revelers represented the 21 municipalities and 2 cities of the province, showcasing each area's history, livelihood and local products through their vibrant costumes and props.
They will face off for the final stage of the dance showdown on February 2, which marks the 200th year since Ilocos Norte separated from Ilocos Sur.
"February 2 will be a milestone for us. We have ... -
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