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Islands Philippines - Philippine Travel - La Union Guide and Travel Information |
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LA UNION TRAVEL INFORMATIONWhere to Stay in La Union |
Introduction | People | Beach
| The Gateway | Attractions La Union was created by virtue of a "Superior Decreto" issued on March 2, 1850 by Governor General Narciso Zaldua Claveria out of nine towns of Pangasinan, three of Ilocos Sur and settlements of the Eastern Pais del Igorotes in the Cordilleras. Its creation as a province was formally approved by a Royal Decree issued by Queen Isabela of Spain on April 18, 1854.
Where to Stay in La Union | Introduction | People | Beach | The Gateway | Attractions Travel Quotes: Wherever you go, go with all your heart. Confucius
Philippines Cuisine History and InfluencesThe Chinese food introduced during this period were food of the workers and traders, which became a staple of the noodle shops (panciterias), and can be seen in dishes like arroz caldo (congee), sinangag (fried rice), chopsuey. More details at Philippines Cuisine History and Influences Northern Philippine CuisineFor festive occasions, people band together and prepare more sophisticated dishes. Tables are often laden with expensive and labor-intensive treats requiring hours of preparation. In Filipino celebrations, lechón (also spelled litson) serves as the centerpiece of the dinner table. It is usually a whole roasted pig, but suckling pigs (lechonillo, or lechon de leche) or cattle calves (lechong baka) can also be prepared in place of the popular adult pig. More details at Northern Philippine Cuisine |