AGGAO NAC CAGAYAN (Cagayan Day)
Celebrating Aggao Nac Cagayan: A Glimpse into Cagayan’s Rich Heritage Every year, the people of Cagayan come together to celebrate Aggao Nac Cagayan—a festival that showcases their rich cultural heritage, deep-rooted traditions, and agricultural pride. This vibrant celebration, held every June 23, is not only a historical tribute but also a community-strengthening event that brings together locals and visitors in a spectacular display of dances, parades, and food. The Origins and History of Aggao Nac Cagayan The Aggao Nac Cagayan festival began as a way to commemorate Cagayan’s founding anniversary and to honor the province’s historical and cultural journey. Dating back to its roots in the 16th century, Cagayan has been a melting pot of different ethnic groups, including the Ibanag, Itawes, and Malaueg. Over the centuries, these groups blended their customs, and the province developed a unique heritage characterized by agricultural labor, river trade, and colorful folklore. Aggao Nac C...