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    THE ILOCOS REGION AND THE ILOCANOS

    About 1,453,000 hardworking estimated Ilocanos live in the provinces of Abra.


    Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur and La Union in the northwestern coast of Luzon of its
    11,447.5 sq. km. area. Only a narrow strip of plain is fertile and arable, with rice as
    its chief crop. Due to this limited area for agriculture, foodstuffs are often
    insufficient.
    The physical environment of Ilocandia has effected the Ilocano way of life. Ilocanos
    are thrifty and used to difficulties and hardships. They work hard to earn a living;
    thus to an Ilocano every centavo counts. A long province makes agriculture in the
    area not profitable. As a result, the Ilocano families engage in other occupations.
    Men as well as women, spin and dye yarns. Women with their native crude hand
    looms weave blankets, towels, napkins, table cloths, bags, and jackets. Aside from
    weaving, bagoong and tuba making are two other industries of the Ilocanos.
    The Ilocanos are adventurous and the most hardworking people. They migrate to
    other provinces like Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija and Cagayan during harvest time, to
    find work. After the harvest they go back home with their earnings. Others go to
    faraway like Cotabato, Davao and Bukidnon and other parts of Mindanao as settlers.
    Many Ilocanos are also working in Okinawa, Guam, Hawaii, and Saudi Arabia, easily
    adapting themselves wherever they go.
    THE ILOKANOS CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
    Ilocanos strive hard to make a living, difficulty is never a hindrance to their success.
    To and Ilocano, hardships can easily be overcome. He believes in the value of study,
    industry and patience; thus, every Ilocano family encourages the children to go to
    school and learn skills to find better paying jobs and consequently, have a better
    life.
    Most customs and traditions of the Ilocanos are influence by their frugality. From the
    cradle to the grave, the Ilocano rituals reflect what they believe in.
    Death to the Ilocanos means great sorrow. If the father dies, the wife dresses the
    deceased alone so that her husband's spirit can tell her any messages or wish he
    was not able to convey when he was still alive.
    The body is placed in a coffin in the middle of the house parallel to the slats of the
    floor. A big log is then lighted in front of the houses so that the spirit of the dead will
    go to heaven with the smoke. As long as the dead body is in the house, the log is
    kept burning to keep the evil spirit away.
    During the wake, the members of the family keep vigil. The women wear black
    clothes and a black manto (handkerchief) to cover the head and the shoulders.
    Before the coffin is carried out of the house all windows must be closed; No part of
    the house must be touched by the coffin; otherwise the man's spirit will stay behind
    and bring trouble to the family.

    Family members shampoo their hair with gogo as soon as the funeral is over to
    wash away the power of the dead man's spirit. Prayers are said every night for the
    next nine nights. After each night's prayer, rice cakes and basi are served to all
    guests. The period of mourning ends on the ninth day when relatives and friends
    spend the day feasting and praying. The first death anniversary will then be another
    occasion for feasting and praying.
    The above customs and traditions are purely Catholic rituals and practices. It does
    not include the belief of some religion in the places.
    ABOUT THE ART
    The serious outlook of the Ilocano is reflected on his physical movement as well as
    in his writings. He is not lyrics types; he is the epic type. An Ilocano epic depicting
    this sobriety is Biag ni Lam-ang, a poetry piece that requires sustained effort.
    Among the well known Ilocano writers are Salvador Lopez, Loepoldo Yabes, Manuel
    Arguilla, and Consorcio Borje.
    The ancient literature of the Ilocano consisted of songs for different occasions. The
    Ilocano war song expressed the vigor and joys of the warriors coming from battle;
    the dal-ot, popular among the peasants was sung during a baptismal party, a
    wedding or a feast; the badeng or love song is a serenade. Pamulinawen, a popular
    Ilocano love song expresses longong for a loved one.
    Like most Filipinos, the Ilocanos possess musical instrumentals. Examples are the
    flute, kudyapi and kutibeng, which is a sort of guitar with fine strings.
    The Ilocano are proud of their dances. One of their favorites is the kinnotan, or ants
    dance, in which a group of dances gesticulates toward a person being attacked by
    ants and then makes motions of scratching the man. The Kinnailongong is another
    Ilocano dance showing a man and a woman sings and dances towards him, and
    then dances with him.

    Culture and Traditions


    Isabela, being the second largest Philippine province, is the most populated
    province among the five provinces in the Cagayan Valley region (Region 2).
    According to recent statistics, Isabela has a population of 1,401,495 people, which
    comprises about 46 percent of the population in the region.
    Ilocanos are the most dominant group in Isabela. About 68.71 percent of the total
    household is classified as Ilocanos. Next in line are the Ibanag (14 percent) and the
    Tagalog (10 percent). The remaining 7 percent of the population are Gaddang,
    Paranan, Yogad, and other ethic groups.
    Ilocanos are generally known for being hardworking, appreciative and determined.
    Compared to other ethnic groups, the Ilocanos are also known for their simple
    lifestyle and strong value for money. They are known for being seriously tightfisted,
    which has been a common joke or pun among Filipinos.
    Ilocanos lived a tough life in the northern part of Luzon. Their geographical location
    is not blessed with a fertile land compared to Central Luzon. This has moved them
    to value every cent that they earn.
    Ilocano Family
    Like all Filipinos, the Ilocanos have a strong family tie. Most Ilocano families in
    Isabela compose of an average size consisting of 6 to 7 members. The father acts
    as the head of the family and primary breadwinner. The mother acts as the light of
    the home (ilaw ng tahanan) that takes care of the children and the house budget.
    The eldest child is responsible in dividing the chores equally amongst siblings.
    Ilocano Marriage
    Before planning for marriage, Ilocano children should seek the approval of both sets
    of parents first. Then, the parents shall decide if they would agree to let their child
    marry or not. The groom asks for his parents consent. It is his parents who will pay
    the dowry and finance the wedding.
    Panagpudno is when the young man formally announces his desire to marry the
    young woman to her parents. The grooms parents shall visit the brides parents and
    set the wedding date. Before they decide on the date, both parents shall meet with
    a planetario to learn which dates are good luck days.
    Another meeting will be set for the wedding (palalian or ringpas) to finalize the
    wedding arrangements. It is also when the families will decide on the choice of
    sponsors, dowry, sagut (wedding dress and accessories), parawad (cash to be given
    by the groom to the brides mother as reward for raising his bride).
    Value for Education

    As industrious as they are in the fields, Ilocanos are also hardworking in school.
    Most Ilocanos are literate. Ilocano parents are very passionate in giving their
    children proper education at all cost. They believe that having formal education
    shall open windows to better opportunities and ensure a better future for their kids.

    English

    Iloco (Iloko / Ilocano)

    Welcome

    Naragsak nga Isasanbay


    Naragsak nga Idadanon

    Hello
    (General greeting)

    Kablaaw

    How are you?

    Kumusta?
    Mag-an?

    Reply to 'How are you?'

    Nasayaat met, agyamanak!


    Mayat met (inf)

    What's your name?

    Ania ti naganmo?
    Aniat' naganmo?

    My name is ...

    Ti naganko ket ...


    ... ti naganko

    Where are you from?

    Tagaanoka?
    Sadino ti gapuanam?

    I'm from ...

    Taga-...ak
    Naggapuak diay ...

    Pleased to meet you

    Naragsakak a maamammoka

    Good morning
    (Morning greeting)

    Naimbag a bigat

    Good afternoon
    (Afternoon greeting)

    Naimbag a malem

    Good day

    Naimbag nga aldaw

    Good evening
    (Evening greeting)

    Naimbag a sardam

    Good night

    Naimbag a rabii

    Goodbye

    Pakada

    (Parting phrases)

    Agpakadaakon
    Kasta pa

    Good luck

    Naimbag a gasat kenka


    Dios ti agngina (lit: "God bless")

    Cheers! Good Health!


    (Toasts used when drinking)

    Agbiag!

    Have a nice day

    Mayeg ti naimbag nga aldaw kenka

    Bon appetit /
    Have a nice meal

    Manganen

    Bon voyage /
    Have a good journey

    Naragsak a biahe

    I don't understand

    Diak maawatan

    Please speak more slowly

    Ibaybayagmo man ti agsarita

    Please say that again

    Ulitemman ti imbagam
    Ibagam man manen

    Please write it down

    Isuratmo man

    Do you speak Iloko?

    Makasaoka iti Ilocano?

    Yes, a little
    (reply to 'Do you speak ...?')

    Wen, bassit laeng

    How do you say ... in Iloko?

    Kasanom ibaga ti ... iti Ilocano?

    Excuse me

    Maawan-dayawen

    How much is this?

    Sagmamano daytoy?

    Sorry

    Agpakawanak
    Pakawanennak
    Dispensar

    Thank you

    Agyamanak

    Reply to thank you

    Awan ania man

    Where's the toilet?

    Sadino ti banio?
    Ayanna ti banio?

    This gentleman will pay for everything

    Bayadan amin daytoy a nadayaw a lalaki

    This lady will pay for everything

    Bayadan amin daytoy a nadayaw a babai

    Would you like to dance with me?

    Kayatmo nga agsalata?


    Agsalata man

    I love you

    Ayayatenka
    Ipatpategka
    Ikarkarayoka

    Get well soon

    Agpalaingkan

    Leave me alone!

    Bay-annak!
    Talawannak!

    Help!

    Tulong!
    Sumalakankayo!

    Fire!

    Uram!

    Stop!

    Sardeng!

    Be careful!

    Alluad!
    Agalluadka!

    Be quiet!

    Ulimek!
    Agulimekka!

    Call the police!

    Awaganyo ti pulis!

    Christmas and New Year greetings

    Naragsak a Paskua
    Narang-ay a Baro a Tawen kadakayo amin!

    Easter greetings

    Naragsak a Domingo Alleluia


    Naragsak a Domingo ti Panagungar
    Naragsak a Domingo Sabet

    Birthday greetings

    Naragsak a panagkasangay
    Naragsak a kasangay

    One language is never enough

    Madi pulos umanay ti maymaysa a sao

    My hovercraft is full of eels


    Why this phrase?

    Napno iti igat ti hovercraftko


    Napno iti igat ti lugantapawko

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