Who would have not known Camarines? With
their famous beaches and extremely fun outdoor activities and yes, let's
include their superb delicacies, that I guess no one would dare turn their back
with this beautiful province.
Camarines is geographically divided into
two. We have Norte and Sur. Sur have come to soar up with their boastful white
beaches and breath taking landscapes. Yet, we have really not discovered fully
the beauty of Norte.
Pabirik Festival, certainly amazing and
mind twisting, is Paracale's very own and grande celebration. Paracale is one
biggest town of Camarines Norte. "Pabirik" is an essential tool used
by miners. Gold is one of the major industries of the town aside from fishing
and agriculture. Thus, Paracale is also known as the Gold Town. Amazing right?
Pabirik Festival is both celebration of the industry and religious faith. The
festival is celebrated every month of January to honor Senora de Candelaria,
Paracale's patron saint.
The existence of gold mines in the town
is said to be the main reason why Spaniards colonized and Christianized the
area. Their church was founded by Franciscan missionaries in 1581. Wow!
Paracale is like a living proof of why there were a lot of colonizers of our
country. Indeed very rich in history.
Pabirik Festival, just like other town
festival, has their boastful parade and street dancing, with costumes that
showcase glittering gold and performers depicting gold miners, which of course
makes the event unique from the others. Aside from the aforesaid, there are
variety of stalls and bazaars, outside their church. The vendors of which, sell
out jewelleries, foods and even live animals, like bird, chicken and goat.
Funny, but this is really how rural festival is celebrated.
Admit it, the more we go and check our
different festivals, the more we are mesmerized of what we have. Love our
country!
By:
KRVeloso
Source:
www.traveling-up.com
