Laoag launches Dulang Festival to promote Ilocano cuisine
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The Laoag City government had launched the first Dulang Festival to promote Ilocano cuisine and boost food tourism by showcasing the city’s traditional dishes and local food industry.
The two-day festival, which ends on Thursday, brought together city officials, the Liga ng mga Barangay, residents, and food businesses to celebrate Laoag’s culinary heritage and introduce its local specialties to a wider audience.
A highlight of the festival was a communal feast featuring traditional Ilocano dishes, including insarabasab, dinakdakan, poqui-poqui, pansit lusay, fish, shrimp, and seaweed, along with native delicacies such as dudol, busi, and suman prepared by participating barangays.
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The celebration culminated in a boodle fight around the city hall, where residents and visitors shared the dishes laid out on a long table, promoting camaraderie and community spirit.
The term “dulang” refers to a traditional Ilocano dining table where family members and guests share the feast.
The city government said the festival was part of its efforts to strengthen food tourism by highlighting local culinary traditions and promoting the city’s food businesses./By Kenneth Tabin/ Contributor/coa
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