Iti illi ti Tagudin umaykan kabsat
The Municipality of Tagudin
Tagudin is a 2nd class municupality in province of Ilocos sur. Tagudin has 43 barrangays, tagudin is actually an interesting town that can give you history lesson and interesting trivia. It is the first town in ilocos sur when you are coming from manila via land travel.
MYTHICAL ORIGIN
There are two popular version of how the town of tagudin derived its name. One which is less known had it that long even before the spaniards set foot in the ares, the village was under the protection of an ancestral spirit named tagudin. This man spirit lived in promotiry of that hill overlooking the amburayan, exactly at the place where the Ilocos Sur abutment of the dona alicia bridge spanning the amburayan, and kept watch over the town. So it was, that the village was known as the village of tagudin. The kore popular versiin derived that name tagudin from the native drying rack ("pagtagudan") where raw cotton ("sag-ot") was spread out and brushed into threads with coconut husk. The "pagtagudan" was rather a common toil during the time when Ilocano blankets were traded in markets as far south as manila and were well known even to the igorots on the pacific side of luzon. Legend would have it that when the spaniards came to the place, thei "adelantado" inquired as to where they are, to a native who was making cotton threads for the framed blankets. This native mistook the question for an inquiry as ti what she doing, so she answered in the dialect "agtag-tagudak apo!" When the question was repetead the native again thought the spaniard was asking the name of her rack, so she said "tagudan apo!" The adelantado thus took that Tagudin the name of the village. Since then and up to this very day, the place had always been called "Tagudin"
TREASURE
AMBURAYAN RIVER AND AMBURAYAN BRIDGE
A walk away from the Bio view deck is the Amburayan River . It originates from Benguet then terminates in Tagudin. The bridge spanning across the river is called the amburayan bridge which connects the two province of La union and Ilocos sur
Sundails are spanish-era structures. The two sundials of tagudin are the oldest sundials in the philippines and the only sundial used during the spanish regime. Tell the time using the sundial: The sundials are still working, so dont miss the chance to know what time is it by interpreting the shadows at the sundial.
Tagudin church is a must-see in tagudin. It has a baroque architecture and was completed by Fr. Juan Sorolla in 1832. It also has belfry situated east of the church which wasbbuilt with distance from the church as caution for earthquakes
TOURIST SPOT
The view deck is located in Brgy. Bio which is the southermost barangay in tagudin, also the first barangay you have to take in Ilocandia when you are travelling by land from the south. The viewing deck is located at the top of a hill. It is a view deck and it will allow you ti view the boundary of la union and ilocos sur province the beautiful amburayan river and amburayan bridge
Farola light house is one historical landmark in tagudin. It builds an ilocos belgium connection and it is about 100 years old.
One of the hidden attractions in Tagudin, Ilocos Sur aims to recognize,develop, and promote the beauty of nature. You can take instagramable photos here the trees and beach is perfect to capture. And also the local government unit of Tagudin has recently tested its news attraction the banana boat ride. This thrilling activity is being pulled by a brand new fiberglass boat, making the experience even more exciting for thrill-seekers
Boating tourist spots are popular destinations where visitors can enjoy various boating activities in beautiful natural settings. These spots are typically located near bodies of water such as lakes,rivers, or coastal ares. They offer opportunities for recreational boating, allowing tourist to explore the waterways admire scenic landscapes, and engage in water based adventure. Boating tourist spots offer fantastic ways to enjoy the great outdoors, appreciate natural beauty, and experience water-based activities that create lasting memories for toursits of all ages.
HIGHLIGHT
The tikanlu festival is an annual cultural celebration held in Tagudin, Ilocos Sur a province in Phillipines. It is a vibrant and colorful event that showcases the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the local community. The festivals name"tikanlu"is derived from the Ilocano term"tikanen dagiti adda manipud lubong" which means "tinubong, kankanen, lubi-lubi". This reflects the festivals objective of bringing together people from various backgrounds to celebrate and appreciate the towns during culture. During Tikanlu Festival, the streets come alive with parades,street dances, and other lively performances. Participants dressed in traditional costumes, showcase their talets through dance routines and music, accompanied by the rhythmic beat of drums and other instruments. The festival highlights the municipality agricultural roots,with displays of bountiful harvest, farm tools, and livestock . It allows ewsidents and visitors alike to appreciate the unique foods, customs, artistry, and traditions of tagudin creating a sense of pride and unity among the community.
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