Adams is the first ICC town in history to claim "Tan-ok" crown in Ilocos Norte's bicentennial

The Municipality of Adams made history in Ilocos Norte last night as the first member of the Indigenous Cultural Community (ICC) in the province to conquer the "Tan-ok ni Ilocano Festival of Festivals."

The tribes of Adams

Kankanaey Tribe

The Kankanaey people are an Indigenous peoples of the Northern Philippines. They are part of the collective group of indigenous people known as the Igorot people.

Yapayao Tribe

The Isnag people (also referred to as Isneg and Apayao) are an Austronesian ethnic group native to Apayao province in the Philippines' Cordillera Administrative Region. Their native language is Isneg (also called Isnag).

Festivals of Adams

Ginginubat Festival

This festival is held every April and lasts for three (3) days. It consist of an Opening Ceremony, Barangay Night, Cultural Show and a Pageant (Miss Aribai/ Gatan and Bangan/ Mr. and Ms. Adams).

Foundation Day

The town of Adams, Ilocos Norte celebrates its Foundation Day on May 19 by doing various activities such as a motorcade around the town and tree planting.