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Semana Ti Ar-aria Festival is already on its third year of
celebration. This spooktacular event is a Halloween bash celebration
from October 23rd to  November 2nd.


Haunting the Mystery Behind Artwork

October 23rd

Historical celebration of the artwork of Juan Luna started the
festival. To unveil the mystery behind the famous artworks will open
the awareness and interest of the public especially the youth.

October 24th

Juan Luna Day -An exhibit of Juan Luna's artworks
followed at Juan Luna Shrine in Badoc, Ilocos Norte.


Cine ng Masa

October 23rd to  25th

Best horror films in the country was shown on mobile cinema in
selected towns of the province.


Ar-aria Short Horror Film Competition

October 25th

Special screening was held for the short films made by local directors
from different schools. You can watch the entries on youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/user/officialilocosnorte

These are the winners of the competition:

Best Short Horror Film:
Panumbalik (DAFACTERS Production/ Mariano Marcos State University)

2nd Best Short Horror Film:
Sagawsaw (Ilocolaya Film Productions/ MMSU & DWCL)

3rd Best Short Horror Film:
Hele (University of Northern Philippines-Vigan City)

Best Director: John Jeric Cabuyaban (Panumbalik)

Best Cinematography: Panumbalik (DAFACTERS Production/ Mariano Marcos
State University)


Ar-aria Food Strip

October 25th

Food fair which highlighted the comfort foods of Ilocanos, the famous
empanada and longganisa.


Taray Ar-aria or Zombie Race

October 26th

This event was one of the highlights of the festival wherein
flesh-hungry zombies paraded.


Capitol Trick  or Treat

October 26th

The provincial capitol was transformed into a haunted house and
children wearing Halloween costumes were invited for freebies.


Parada Iloca-Locana or Ghost Parade

October 31st

A parade of ghost joined by the entire province. The contenders
represents a horror theme. They were joined by the original queen of
Filipino horror films, Lilia Cuntapay, who is an Ilocana. This is one
of the major event of the festivity. Everyone was invited to join and
year their best Halloween costumes.

The Black Party followed, which is a night of fun and music for the
contenders as well as the spectators.


Tumba Festival

November 1st and 2nd

Visit the mock-wake competition and House of Horror in Paoay, Ilocos
Norte. This event is celebrated annually.