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Sarrat is an agricultural town, located 485 km north of Manila. The
main source of livelihood of farmers are rice, tobacco and garlic. The
town houses a tomato paste industry owned by the Northern Food
Corporation.

Sarrat is known as the birth place of the former President, Ferdinand
Marcos. And their ancestral home located at the town proper is one of
the tourist attractions of the town.

The Santa Monica Parish Church or otherwise called Sarrat church was
declared as an Important Cultural Property of the Philippines in 2009.
It is the largest church in Ilocos Norte and one of the most visited
tourist attraction in the province.

The Santa Monica Parish Museum was established in 1993. And it serves
as a repository of artifacts and memorabilia that dates back in 1779,
during the construction of the church edifice.

Other attraction in town are the nipa hut cottages along the banks of
the Padsan river. They are available during summer for picnics and
swimming.


The most awaited festivity of the town is the Rit-ritemon Cayong
Festival, which stands for liberty, unity, courage, leadership and
brotherhood. It is celebrated from April 29th to May 7th. There are a
lot of activities which includes floral parade, beauty pageant and
concerts. But the main event happens on May 5th wherein the whole town
celebrates by preparing a sumptuous lunch for friends, relatives and
visitors.


Visit Sarrat and join the town in celebrating their festival.

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