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The Empanada Festival is celebrated along with the City Charter Day of
Batac which is every 23rd of June. The festival features the process
of making Empanada which is the most popular product of the City.

Batac Empanada characterizes the locals ingenuity, industry,
resourcefulness and creativity. The Empanada Festival promotes the
agricultural products of the City which is the main source of income
by the people.

The colorful empanada is reflected on how the festivities are
celebrated. Activities on this event are mainly the parade of floats
and the Street Dance Drama Showdown. The Dance Showdown is held in a
kilometer stretch on the City proper. The Ilocano culture and
tradition are expressed on the costumes and dance routines.

Empanada Festival is one big event not just in the City of Batac but
in the province of Ilocos Norte. Join the City in their next
celebration, and taste the goodness of the Empanada and witness the
colourful event.

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