I want to share with you my travel experience in Pangasinan. Pangasinan is on the western area of the island of Luzon along the Lingayen Gulf and South China Sea. Pangasinan is the name for the province, the people, and the language spoken in the province. Indigenous Pangasinan speakers are estimated to number at least 2 million. The Pangasinan language, which is official in the province, is one of the officially recognized regional languages in the Philippines. In Pangasinan, there were several ethnic groups who enriched the cultural fabric of the province. Almost all of the people are Pangasinans and the rest are descendants of Bolinao and Ilocano, who settled the eastern and western parts of the province. The name Pangasinan (pronounced “Pang-ASINan”) means “place of salt” or “place of salt-making”; it is derived from the prefix pang, meaning “for”, the root word asin, meaning “salt”, and suffix an, signifying “location”. At present it is pronounced “Paŋgasinan” based on the Spanish pronunciation. The province is a major producer of salt in the Philippines. Its major products include bagoong (“salted-krill”) and alamang (“shrimp-paste”).
Back when I was in 3rd grade ( that was year 2010 exactly 8 years from now. ) Me and my relatives visit Dagupan Pangasinan I heard that it’s also known as the ‘Milkfish (Bangus) Capital of the Philippines’ their bangus and tinapang bangus was one of the best and delicious and freshest milkfish I’ve ever tasted and it’s also the most hygienically prepared in the country.
The Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist also known as the Dagupan Cathedral
It is located along Burgos Street in Dagupan, Pangasinan It is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan. This is one of the most beautiful church in Dagupan that we’ve visited. When I saw it and came inside I was so mesmerized by its dazzling beauty. I hope I can go back there again someday and I will bring there my friends and love once.
Don’t forget to bring home this most requested pasalubong. Here are some of Pangasinan’s delicacies we’ve tasted:
» Bangus
It’s an Ocean-grown and fishpond-grown bangus in Alaminos are equally plump and juicy, giving a silent promise of delicious recipes. You can sample the many offerings in local restaurants and eateries, like the home goodness of sinigang and relyeno. Or try the bangus tinapa, bangus lumpia and the bangus embutido . This one was so delicious . Must try!
» Alaminos Longanisa
Taste the goodness of ground pork and garlic delectably mixed with spices and easily spotted with the signature toothpicks separating each longanisa.
» Sapin-sapin
It taste this famous “kakanin” made of colored layers of glutinous rice and coconut, ideal for dessert.
»Binungey
Try this sticky rice cake cooked inside the bamboo tubes. This delectable treat is best paired with ripe mango, sugar or caramel.
» Patupat
Have a taste of the popular sticky, tasty treat wrapped in woven palm leaves and cooked in sugarcane juice.
Here are some souvenirs you can buy in Pangasinan
» Shells and Craft
Stroll around the souvenir stalls. Shop for colorful little keepsakes, hanging lamps and other must-buy home decor made of shells or bamboo, t-shirts, and more to remember your great time at the islands and in the city.
» Some foods
We visited some of beaches in Pangasinan but I can’t remember those exact beaches. So I’m going to show you some of the famous beaches in Pangasinan
1. Patar Beach in Bolinao
2. Hundred Islands National Park in Alaminos
3. Cabongaoan Beach in Burgos
4. Bonuan Tondaligan Beach in Dagupan
5. Sabangan Beach in Agno
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