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Dumalneg is proud of the Yapayao culture and makes an effort to promote this through the presentation of the tadek dance to visitors and during official festivities. The Magtatpap Festival , from the Yapayao word meaning 'meeting', was launched in Dumalneg in 1996. The Isneg of Dumalneg take pride in their culture so it is not surprising to meet people wearing traditional clothes while walking around the municipality. Visitors who enjoy gardening will find it worthwhile to go walking around Dumalneg's town proper. Through the traditional Ilocano garden is known more for its functional rather than it decorative purpose, Dumalneg gardens hold treasures that are sure to delight flower growers. The more adventurous travelers may opt to view their orchids in situ . Local guides may be engaged to lead walking tours around the nearby Mangadamay and Sisilongen mountains. Aside from a variety of tree and ground orchids, hikers may chance upon deer and wild pigs in the forest. Streams and other watercourses in the vicinity are great for swimming and yield fish, freshwater shrimp and eels. For more interesting bathing options, hikers may choose to do the 1.5 kilometer trek to Naguratao Falls . |
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The above information was lifted from ILOCOS NORTE: a travelguidebook, published by Gameng Foundation Inc. (Museo Ilocos Norte). Philippine copyright 2004 Gameng Foundation - all rights reserved. (63-77) 770-4587; gameng@Laoag City.net |
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