Currimao, Ilocos Norte and Dinaklisan Festival


The coastal town of Currimao celebrates Dinaklisan Festival on the
last week of April til the first of May. Dinaklisan is an Iloko word
means caught with a fish net. The festival showcases the traditional
livelihood of the locals which is fishing.

This annual event is a thanksgiving celebration of the residents and
fishermen with the bountiful harvest and safe voyage.

The highlight of the celebration is the Fluvial Parade held on May
1st. This is a tribute and thanksgiving to the town's patron saint,
Nuestra Senora de la Paz or Our Lady of Peace and Safe Voyage.

Other activities are held which includes grilling of fresh seafood.


Visit the beach of Currimao and join the next Dinaklisan Festival, try
to experience their Fluvial Parade.


For your travel assistance in going to Ilocos Norte, you may want to
read our article, Ilocos Norte :  Travel Up North.

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