Ilokano Ako
December 30, 2009 by Poty · 1 Comment
Ilocano people are the third largest ethnolinguistic group in the Philippines. They are now dominant ethnic group in the Northern Philippines. They are known for being hardworking and generally engaged in fishing and farming.
Get a taste of their healthy dishes epecially seasoned with “bagoong”, a fermented fish that is substitute for salt for a more umami flavor. Not just that, be amazed with their white sand beaches and ancestral houses.
Proud that he is an Ilokano, Jae of San Jose had this tattoo on his chest as a symbol and commemoration of his ancestors.
Ilokano
May 8, 2009 by Christian · 4 Comments
Friz (Hawaii)
Ilokano by Garden Isle Tattoo
“Aloha. Additional half sleeve under construction. I’ll post it when it’s done.”
Provinces of Ilocos, derived from Spanish word looc meaning sheltered coves, are well-known for tourist spots that are haven to many. There is La Union, the surf capital of the Philippines. The colonial houses in Vigan City. Pagudpud’s white sand beaches and crystal-blue sea water and more. Albeit the provinces’ abundant gold mines, beware of the Ilokanos for they are known as the frugality terrors.
And so, he calls himself Ilokano rather than Filipino. This one online survey mentions that an unperturbed Ilokano returns from Hawaii with coolers of what they call marunggai. I wonder if he’s one of those and what marunggai is.
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