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In Paoay, Guling-guling Festival started during the Spanish Regime
where friars introduce this celebration since the 16th Century. The
event is held on Tuesdays, the day before the Ash Wednesday. The
locals believe that it's the last day of merrymaking before the
observance of the Lenten Season.


Guling is an Iloko word which means to mark or to smear. The highlight
of this festival is the marking of the locals forehead with a sign of
the cross, using a mix of water and rice flour, and this is done by
the mayor of the town. The people believe that through this practice,
their sins are forgiven.


The event is further celebrated with Street Pageantry, where the women
use the traditional woven cloth or inabel for their costume. And not
only that, the locals prepare Dudol, which is a native delicacy made
of rice flour and molasses, given free to people who join the
celebration.


Celebrate Guling-guling Festival and witness this centuries old
tradition and a taste of their culture. For your travel assistance in
going to Ilocos Norte, you may want to read our article, Ilocos Norte
:  Travel Up North.