Tingguian tribe celebrates Tadek festival

By Leilanie G, Adriano

Staff reporter

NUEVA ERA, Ilocos Norte—A decade-long celebration of merriment showcasing this town’s rich culture and traditions has come earlier this year as local residents welcome 2017 in a festive mood.

Held on January 9-12, this year’s Tadek Festival of Nueva Era derived from the Tingguian tribe’s cultural dance highlights a variety show of local talents participated both by young and old generations.

“Nueva Era’s Got Talent” and a variety show which was held January 10 is an added attraction this year with at least nine competitors representing various organizations here.

Running for 12 years now, town Nueva Era vice mayor Aldrin Garvida said the main event was held on January 11 Community and Tribal Day, showcasing a day with the community, parade of carabao-drawn carrier or the so called “Parada ti karison” and the coronation night of Miss Nueva Era 2017.

Poised to become the next “summer capital” of Ilocos Norte, its local government unit here has initiated the construction of an eco-cultural park featuring the distinct traditions of the Tingguian community—from tribal huts, tree houses connecting to hanging bridge with swimming pool amenities, and nature hikes. Established in 2013, the area is a must see place when visiting the province and it is now being flock by thousands of local and foreign tourists.

Unknown to many, Nueva Era town located about 43 kilometers from Laoag City is endowed with verdant mountains and crystal clear rivers and it has an upland area with the same climate or probably colder than Baguio nowadays.

A development masterplan is now on its way for the construction of more tourism-related facilities in the area as investors had already committed to partner with the government to lure more visitors in this part of Luzon.

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