A GLIMPSE OF THE MUSEUM

       Want to experience the gracious living before the 1940’s? Come and join us in exploring the Ancestral House of Ilocos Norte. I, Judy and Lucky will be your tour guides. Are you ready? Come on. Let’s go!

 This is the front view of Museo Ilocos Norte building. Are you excited? Let’s go inside.

        Welcome! This is the entrance of the museum. Upon entering, there’s a registration. We, college students must pay Php 20.00 for the Entrance Fee at the right part of the main door.

        After paying, let’s go on to the left side way of the museum. At first, we can see a huge banner regarding the Museo Ilocos Norte as a learning center of Ilocos Norte.

Pandiling ken Kallogong

                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Pandiling are Ilocano dress made from  inabel reflects the admirable qualities of the Ilocana.                                     

 Kallogong is a covering of the head. It is the portable roof over our heads that keeps us safe. And also, it is the shelter that provides us with relief.   

                                              

Bahay-kubo, Al-o ken Alsong

 

     The nipa hut also known as bahay kubo, is an indigenous house used in the Phillipines. The native     house has traditionally been constructed with bamboo tied together and covered with a thatched roof using nipa/anahaw  leaves.

Karison 

It is use to carry things such as corns, woods, sugarcanes, tobacco etc.

This is just a sight of the ground floor of the museum. Let’s discover more.

 We’re now proceeding to the second floor of the museum.

Living Room

      This living room was so exquisite. Up to the ceiling, down to the floor! Oh. I can feel the aura of the ancient times.

Radyo

 This was their radio before. And up to now, it’s still functioning.

Harpa

  We can also see this kind of instrument in the museum.

Dining Room

 We can see that in the old times they cover their table with embroidered table cloth.

Let us now witness the ancient rooms. 

Kwarto 

    Upon entering the room, a study area is located at the left side corner.

Pagturugan

   You can search this type of bed used by rich families during old times. There is also an old chest or  “lakasa” beside it. You can place your clothes in the “lakasa”.

Lababo

       On the olden times, “lababo” is located inside the room especially if it is lady’s room. Beforegoing to bed, they make use of it to fix their selves like combing their hair’s, remove their jewelries and make-ups.

Makina or Sewing Machine

     

 It is also located inside the room because in the ancient times they make use of the” makina “ as a past time.

Paghabian or Pag-abelan

      After vacating the room and upon entering the kitchen, first to appear is the “paghabian”. It is used in the process of Abel Iloco.

Plantsa (Iron)

   During the ancient times, they make use of this iron with charcoal.

Latok (Wooden Basin)

Use to serve food such as rice. 

Dalikan (Stove)

                                                            


 It is use in cooking.

Kabinet

                                Storage area for kitchen utensils. 
Silong 
    Use to hold hot pots.

     Bassit a Burnay (Small Jar)

                                                           Container for spices.

Karatay (Hanging Basket)

                           Use to store foods. Nowadays, we make use of refrigerator.

Batay ti Kinki (Lamp Stand)

                                                      Use to hold lamps.                  

Dongdong (Pot) 

                                                           Use also in cooking foods.

Tarimbobo (Jar/Pail) 

        Use to store water for taking a bath or for washing dishes.

Alat (Fish Creel) 

Use to trap fish and crabs. 

Sagapa 

     Pot stand.

Lusob (Casing) 

Also known as a well. And also serves as a source of water.   

Landagan, Pakpak, Malo, Tangke 

Use in washing clothes.

  
Kaykay (Broom) 

       During the old times, they make use of dried thin stems of trees.

  

The Sarusar

Souvenirs are available here. You can buy the Iloco products you’ve wanted.

Dap-ayan 

   This modest structure is found in barangay, made in light materials. Also evolved into a Multi- Purpose Center with a reading section, a Day Care Center with garden or seedling bank.

Kalesa

      A kalesa or calesa (sometimes called a caritela/karitela) is a horse drawncalash (cariage)  used in the  Phillipines. The word, also spelled calesa, predates the Spanish conquest and descends ultimately from an Old Church Slavonic word meaning "wheels."                            This was one of the modes of transportation introduced in the Philippines in the 18th      century by the Spaniards that only nobles and high-ranked officials could afford.                         They are rarely used in the streets nowadays except in tourist spots and some rural areas.

  
Pugon 

     Pugon is a tall structure where in tobacco leaves are flue-cured. It was originated from the Spanish word fogon or fumace. The pugon’s wall are made from interweaved bamboo slats covered with a mixture of mud, dried leaves and carabao dung. The tobacco leaves are hung in tiers or in row.

  
Kuribot       Farm aid.

Arado 

      Use to plow the rice fields.

Native Musical Instruments 

   Bamboo has been the source of many musical instruments.

Teatro

        Everyone adores a show. We all love it for it is very entertaining and pleasurable . A  "teatro" or theater is small stage decorated is 
 provincial style , it is where plays and operas are performed. It has been set up for lectures and informal events for the benefit of small groups . We can watch a short video on the introduction of Ilocos Norte musical traditions in the Museum.

O-oh! Exit is fast approaching. This will be our last destination. So, let us enjoy it!

Tabacalera Hall 

                        It is where the featured exhibit is being held.

Featured Exhibit: Bawang

                   This month the exhibit that is being featured is Bawang. It presents the different kinds of Garlic,  how to plant and many more. You can also buy a garlic here if you want.

      
  Every journey comes to an end. But it doesn’t mean that we will gonna put to trash and forget  all these experiences. We will treasure this adventure and thank you for joining us in exploring the vast cultural heritage of the people of Ilocos Norte. It is our hope that Museo Ilocos Norte will inspire all Ilocanos to appreciate our ancestry and rich legacy, so that together we will grow in awareness and take pride of our culture.

A million thanks to all of you and God Bless us all!

PS: If you want to witness all of these, visit Museo Ilocos Norte at V. Llannes , Laoag City. 

Related links:

http://www.museoilocosnorte.com/