Nueva Era, Ilocos Norte and Tadek Festival

Nueva Era is an agricultural land situated along the provincial
borders  of Ilocos Sur, Kalinga, Apayao and Abra. Its mountains is a
great place for hiking and mountain climbing. Agriculture is one of
the major source of income by the locals and their primary crops are
rice, garlic and tobacco. Since one fourth of its total land is
located at the foot of the Cordillera Mountain Ranges, its wild life
is evidently rich.

The town offers scenic attractions for nature lovers.
The  highly erected municipal building offers a viewdeck  that
provides a panoramic view of the mountainous town. The town houses
breathtaking falls, the Cacanan Falls and Piaw Falls. Other tourist
attractions are the Papa Dam, Mine Site and the Tree Park.


Tadek Festival

It's  an annual celebration that is held in the month of May. Tadek is
a ceremonial dance and a part of the rich culture of the town. Tadek
dance is performed as an expression of merriment, due to attainment of
victory, courtship, marriage, burial and even in remembrance to those
who passed away. The dance is accompanied by native instruments like
drums and gong.


Nueva Era is indeed a town rich in culture and wild life. If your a
nature lover, include a visit on your next trip up north.

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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