
Photograph by: Brian Cancio
One of the most spectacular highlights in celebrating the 209th Founding Anniversary of Aguilarenos was the 2014 Ansakket Festival or commonly known as Malagkit Festival (Tagalog) or to term in English is The Glutinous Rice / Sticky Rice Festival. Hovering to the outskirts area all the way from the north-western part of Pangasinan, low-land Aguilar is very rich in rice sticky grains and apparently farming is residents' main local occupation. Farming is yet the people's hobby they are proud of.
As part of this first-ever celebration, July 16, 2014 marked the biggest event Aguilar has ever honored. It is where you would taste different and most likely unique recipes on How to Cook Sticky Rice Grains Aguilar Version. We've got everything you wanted to think of and taste it from your watery mouth. Probably, one thing that captured my eye was this spicy and sweet bibingka (a variety of rice cake). There were many of the best yet sweetest sticky rice recipes you'll just about to witness by your eyes.
A part of this, the municipal council also organized streetdancing/ritual competition held at the heart of the town. Joined by participants coming from the four corners of the blessed, happy suburb, the faest became more colorful and cheerful. Well, it's main purpose is to acknowledge and honor the blessings the town patron, St. Joseph The Patriarch (San Jose) has given to everyone in the village town and to commemorate the festivity of Ansakket of course.
Check out some of the colorful photo clips of street ritual dance competition. Photo credits from Xerxes Bautista.












7/17/14
Ansakket Festival / Sticky Rice Festival 2014 (Aguilar, Pangasinan, PHL)
1/10/14
PHOTOS: Aguilar Eco-Park Adventure Lagoons and Lagoons (Aguilar, Pangasinan, Philippines)
Fond in making new escapade with your friends? Well, this time around try inviting them to this awesome and cool place of paradise only located at Sitio Parakyutan, Brgy. Laoag in Aguilar, Pangasinan, PHL. It is soon-to-be called 'Aguilar Eco-Park Adventure Lagoons and Lagoons'.
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The images below were captured only by a Samsung tablet and digicam. We assure you, all the sweets slip out in going here, are all worth it. I swear! hehe Let your naked eyes prove it. All Credits go to Mr. Hector Dela Cruz and me.The Lagoon.
The Falls.
Another Lagoon.
Let's get back...
It's a good idea to arrive from your home before the dawn breaks. Sunrise is as beautiful as it is. Never miss these additional perks travelling along the way. Don't forget to bring all the kinds of camera you have - DSLR will always do. And of course, water is good for re-hydration. Enjoy! I, myself, is not liable for any misfortunes that will happen to you before, during and after. That it is your own risk and responsibility to do this trip. But if you believe consulting the in-charge authorities is better, better do it. Lastly, please bear in mind:
If you have questions, better leave a comment.
How to travel?
This natural-made park is best for its super cold lagoons and has one falls. Travelling from the main road of Romulo Highway or from Zaratan Educational Institute, Inc. Pogomboa, Aguilar, to this 9.5-kilometer (6-mile) proud-to-be place, takes more or less two hours of walking or thirteen minutes of driving.Aguilar Eco-Park Adventure Lagoons and Lagoons is in the process of development and improvement under the engineering department of Aguilar LGU for us to have an easy travel and cozy stay visit. In this regards, there are a shed, comfort rooms, and tents to be built along the extremities of the park. Zip lines is on the table too. Rough roads were being renovated so that tourists who bring vehicles could park theirs thoroughly. For now, it is best for you to bring tight ropes, and other related gears for safety measures because all the way down to the falls is kinda risky.
Check out below the travel distance and easy road guide off to the park:
Care to try walking? (Recommended)
Are you driving?
Drive 9.5 km, 13 minNOTE: These directions are for planning purposes only. You may find that construction projects, traffic, weather, or other events may cause conditions to differ from the map results, and you should plan your route accordingly. You must obey all signs or notices regarding your route. - map.google.com
12/7/13
LYRICS: Inter Na Dios (Given by God) and Niyanak (Birth) (Filipino-Pangasinan Christmas Songs)
These songs are two of the most popular, oldest Christmas folk songs originally came from Pangasinan, Philippines. These songs were all about celebrating the birth of Christ and the holiness of Christmas season. Inter Na Dios and Niyanak are also an in-demand song used to sing by most of the carolers in the barangays or villages in Pangasinan. To date, both are still heard every yuletide seasons. Lyrics with English translation are followed.

Inter Na Dios (Given by God) Lyrics
(Filipino folk Christmas Song)
I
Inter na Dios so masantos ya labi (God has given a holy night)
Ed sikayon amin ditan atateng, agagi (Dear parents, elderlies)
Onliing kayo tan umbangon kayo kari (Please wake up off to your bed)
Ta asabi lay pyesta'y inkyanak na ari (The feast of birth of the King has come)
II
Asabi la langolay labi ya maliga (Peaceful nights have just arrived)
Ya pinasnagaga'y silew, masnag na komita (With the shimmering, bright comet)
Sayaksak tan gayagay lapag day pinalsa (Cheers and serenity have been created)
Ta asabi lay pyesta'y inkyanak, pinabli ya misa (Feast of His nativity and the holy mass have just come by.)
III
Taloran ararin nanlapod palandey (Three wise men from the hill come)
Nankoronay liket sikaray dimmalaw (Wearing the crowns of joyfulness as they visited)
Melchor, Baltasar, Gaspar so ngaran (Namely, Melchor, Baltazar and Gazpar)
Balitok, insenso, mira yan insaklang (Had offered gold, frankincense, and myrrh.)
IV
Apostoles kamin nanlapod litakan(You are the apostles from the mountain)
Galangen mi kayo, lawas eray dayew (Eventually we pay respect to you.)
Ta nagagawa ya, ya tinaon-taon (This happens yearly)
Palar nen Kristo ya mananondon (It's Christ's fate to redeem us)
V
Awit miray liket tan say gayaga (We brought you the happiness we had)
Panangibelbelyaw, panangikankanta, panangibibibay (Through worship singing)
So Niño Jesus, San Jose tan Maria (Of Jesus, Saint Joseph and Mary)
VI
O ama,ina tan agagi min wadtan (Oh, dear father, mother and sibblings)
Masantos ya labi, sikami'y pataniran (Good evening, please hear us)
Itdan yo kami tepel, sika mi pasensyaan (Felt sorry to disturb your sleep)
Sika min anak yon lim'a jan dimmalaw (Your little children visited your home)
Niyanak (Birth)
(Filipino folk Christmas Song)
I
Niyanak lay manangilaban (The saviour was born)
Ed atotong na Belen (In a belen's cradle)
Imparokol dad atotong so ugaw ya masansanting (This good child laid on it)
II
Akin ta nanlapo kad tawen (Why from heaven)
Lim'ma ka dyan dimmalaw (you came down to visit?)
O Hesus ya mapangasi ( Oh, merciful Jesus)
Sikatoy galgalangen (You are praised and respected.)
Chorus:
Ambete-betel so tiempo (The breeze is so cool)
Si Hesus man-nangnangis... (Jesus is crying)
Ambete-betel so tiempo (The breeze is so cool)
Si Hesus man-nangnangis... (Jesus is crying)
III
Galila-gali Kristyano (Come and join, Christians!)
Ta ontoloy itid Belen (Let's head to his cradle)
Si Hesus ya mapangaro (Jesus is lovable)
Kerewen mi pa so ebat yo (Please give us Your reply)
Anggapoy arom agagi no agsay arom ed too. (Love no one but your fellow mates...)
Anggapoy arom agagi no agsay arom ed too. (Love no one but your fellow mates...)
If you think the lyrics posted is not fully correct, please don't be reluctant to leave a comment below.
9/7/13
Diad Biskeg Na Agila Untalindeg Ka, O Baley Ko! (A Poem About Aguilar and its People)
Aguilar
LAND AREA: 19,506 hectares
March 18
PRODUCTS:
Rice, Corn, Vegetable, Taho, Mango, Deremen, Suman, Luffa
St. Joseph Church (1810)
Nambersian
Mapita Trail
World War II Landmark
A Poem by Mun. Councilor Rosendo 'Buddy' Fernandez
Pangasinan Hymn - "Luyag Ko Tan Yaman" (Pangasinan and Tagalog Version Lyrics & Mp3 Download)
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Pangasinan Hymn - Luyag Ko Tan Yaman Free Mp3 Download
Pangasinan Hymn - 'Luyag Ko Tan Yaman' Music Video (Pangasinan Version)
The Official Hymn of the Province of PangasinanPerformed by Pangasinan Provincial Chorale
Pangasinan Hymn - Luyag Ko Tan Yaman (Pangasinan Version Lyrics)
Sekder ka ta dayew mi,
Pangasinan na Pinabli
Deen mo tan iyaliguas
Piugagep mo lawas
Diad pusok Pangasinan
Agka nalinguanan...
Luyag ko ya niyanakan
Peteg ta kan yaman.
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Matuan aliguas mo natay anengneng la
Pasimbaloy ginmapo la
Say pangkakasakey natay nalilikna
Lapud panamablid sika
Say dayat mon napnoy dakep tan yaman
Sekder na kapalendeyan
Kareenan mo tan santing mo Pangasinan
Pablien tan lawas bantayan
Lawas takan itanduro Pangasinan
Aroen takan bayobuan
Panangampupon ya walan abangunan
Ikikinon kod siopa man
Pangasinan luyag mi tan yaman...
Luyag Ko Tan Yaman Music Video (Tagalog Version)
The Official Hymn of the Province of PangasinanPerformed by Pangasinan Provincial Chorale
Pangasinan Hymn - Luyag Ko Tan Yaman (Tagalog Version Lyrics)
Sandigan ka at dangal
Lalawigan kong Mahal
Sa diwa ko'y tanging hangad
Tatag mo't pag-unlad
Pangasinan sa aking puso
Hindi mapaparam
Paglingap mong kinagisnan
Aking tanging yaman
Ang pag-unlad ngayo'y nababanaag na
Sa diwang nagkakaisa
Ang simoy ng hangin ay may dalang saya
Ang pagbabago ng diwa
Katatagan iyong inaasam
Sumapit na, Pangasinan
Baybayin mong pintuan ng kalayaan
Larawan ng kaunlaran
http://andyfgo.blogspot.com/2013/09/pangasinan-hymn-luyag-ko-tan-yaman.html
Ang yamang taglay ng iyong karagatan
Tatag ng iyong kabundukan
Kapayapaan ng iyong parang
Pangasinan, iingatan
Pangasinan na aking yaman.





