Bauang: Winemaking History, Culture and Destinations

Bauang offers a range of themes for your stay: winemaking history, the history of the church and the San Pedro Bell, handicrafts, art and tourist destinations. If you are looking for hotels in Bauang, choosing a personal focus can help organize your travel plans. Historical development, specific products and an annual parade offer different points of interest.

Winemaking History and Dishes Made with Grapes

Lomboy Farms in Barangay Urayong was the pioneering vineyard in 1972, from which winegrowing developed in the Philippines. Uvas Cafe in Urayong serves dishes made with grapes; check before your visit whether this offering is currently available. At Lomboy Farms, the vineyard’s historical role takes center stage, while the cafe offers a specific culinary experience. Those interested in winegrowing can therefore consider the development of cultivation and the use of grapes in dishes as two distinct perspectives.

Handicrafts, Art and Cultural Destinations

Bauang Crochet Association Inc. is an organization of crocheters from various barangays in the municipality that makes crochet products. This organized handicraft tradition is one of several cultural destinations in Bauang. Pagdamilian (Traditional Pottery Making) is also a tourist destination, as is Ciano Umok Art Gallery. You can distinguish among the three areas when making your own selection: crochet products, traditional pottery and an art gallery. This lets you decide whether you would prefer to focus on handicrafts or art during your cultural outings.

Church and San Pedro Bell

Sts. Peter and Paul Church was founded by Augustinian friars in 1850 and is considered one of the oldest churches in the Philippines. The church and the San Pedro Bell are among Bauang’s tourist destinations. The bell returned to Bauang on May 23, 2016, after spending 115 years in New York City. The founding of the church and the return of the bell refer to different historical periods: one dates back to 1850, while the other marks a precisely dated event in 2016. If you are learning about Bauang’s history, you can consider these two episodes separately.

Fluvial Parade and Other Destinations

During Bauang’s annual Fluvial Parade, each of the fourteen Stations of the Cross is carried on a banca; a motorized banca carries the Way of the Cross. If this event is a deciding factor for your trip, check the specific date before booking. This lets you plan around the actual event date instead of treating the parade as a destination that is available at any time.

Other tourist destinations in Bauang include Mt. Kabugbugan, Bauang Beach and Bauang Gape Farms. The names point to different options: a mountain destination, a beach and a farm. Together with the church, bell, art and handicrafts, they offer more than one possible focus for your stay. If you plan to visit one of these destinations, check the available visiting options in advance.

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