NUANG FESTIVAL SAN AGUSTIN, ISABELA SEPTEMBER 26

Carabaos are the star of Nuang Festival in San Agustin, Isabela. Nuang is the Ilocano term for carabao, and the festival is anticipated by carabao owners as they are able to flaunt their carabaos at the festival’s parade. Many of the town’s carabaos are also the results of crossbreeding efforts initiated by the Department of Agriculture’s Philippine Carabao Center, which is why they take pride in the improved breeds of their local farm-helpers. The Nuang Festival also coincides with the town’s founding day which doubles the joyous vibe during this period. Competitions are held to find the “Best Buffalo in Milk Production,” “Best Dairy Caracow,” “Best Dressed Buffalo for female,” and “Best Draft Carabao for native male”.