Ilocos Region (Region I) Lecture Review

What is the total land area of the Ilocos Region (Region I)?

$$12,840.19\,km^2$$

Where is the Ilocos Region situated in Luzon?

On the northwestern coast

What are the two pronounced seasons in the Ilocos Region?

Wet season ($May$ to $October$) and dry season ($November$ to $April$)

What is the native language spoken in Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, and La Union?

Ilocano

What is the native language spoken in the central towns of Pangasinan?

Pangasinan

What is the capital city of Ilocos Norte?

Laoag City

Which five rivers pass through the province of Ilocos Norte?

Bonga, Bolo, Lubugaon, Bacarra, and Laoag

In Ilocano tradition, why is a big log lighted in front of the house when someone dies?

To keep evil spirits away and so the spirit of the dead will go to heaven with the smoke

Why must the coffin touch all windows before being carried out of the house in Ilocano tradition?

Otherwise, the man’s spirit will stay behind and bring trouble to the family

What substance is used by family members to shampoo their hair after a funeral to wash away the dead spirit's power?

gogo

Which structure in Ilocos Norte is considered the highest lighthouse in the Philippines?

Cape Bojeador Lighthouse (Burgos Lighthouse), built in $1892$

What is the local name for the La Paz Sand Dunes, which are shaped like pigs?

Bantay Bimmaboy

Which structure was built in $1977$ for Ferdinand E. Marcos's $60th$ birthday and overlooks Paoay Lake?

Malaca{