Ilocos Norte Celebrates Cultural Heritage with 'Biag ni Lam-ang' at 2025 Palarong Pambansa Opening
Source: news.source.gmanetwork_ph
The 2025 Palarong Pambansa in Ilocos Norte opened with a cultural tribute to the Ilocano epic 'Biag ni Lam-ang', showcasing the region's heritage through a performance by local students and narrated by teachers. The ceremony also featured President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who expressed pride in hosting the event and highlighted the achievements of Filipino athletes like Hidilyn Diaz and Carlos Yulo, while promising continued support for the development of future Olympians.
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The opening ceremony of the 2025 Palarong Pambansa in Ilocos Norte featured a cultural performance based on the Ilocano epic 'Biag ni Lam-ang', celebrating local heritage.
Catherine Agustin, a teacher from Bagbag Solsona National High School, explained the significance of Lam-ang's strength and heroism in the epic, relating it to the athletic spirit of the Palarong Pambansa.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attended the opening, expressing pride in hosting the event and recognizing Filipino athletes' achievements, such as Hidilyn Diaz and Carlos Yulo.
Marcos vowed to support Filipino athletes in their journey to represent the Philippines in future international competitions like the Asian Games and the Olympics.
The event marked the return of Palarong Pambansa to Ilocos Norte for the first time since 1968, highlighting its significance to the local community.
