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Dagupan City
Dagupan City
Dagupan City
HISTORY LIVES HERE.BORN THROUGH UNITY.
ROSARIO, Dianne
SALVADOR, Andrea
SIMON, Jeric B.
SINDAYEN, Rose Kristy
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BACKGROUND
Dagupan City, which is widely known as The Milkfish Capital of the Philippines, was
known as Bacnotan. It was a marshland covered with mangrove and nipa palm trees. It is also
surrounded by shore and riverbanks which serves as the main source of living of the natives.
Later on, the place was made by the Spaniards a sitio. It was renamed as Nandaragupan where
commercial centers were once stood after it was rebuilt from the Malong Revolt in 1661 which
caused a big fire. In 1710, it became a town which simply called as Dagupan. It was derived
from local Pangasinan language which means gathering place as it became a regional market
center for centuries.
Dagupan City is now a 1st class city in Pangasinan, Philippines. It was classified as a
chartered city in the province of Pangasinan located in Lingayen Gulf, one of the islands in
Luzon. Aside from the abundance of fresh milkfish (bangus) in the city, it was also a Home of
the Worlds Longest Barbecue on May 03, 2003 during the celebration of the Bangus Festival
having a measure of 1,007.56 m (3,305.64 ft).
TOURIST SPOTS
Dagupan City is a topnotch destination of illustrious past as it treasures the events of
historical significance and rich cultural heritage in Philippine History.
Gabaldon Building
Mode of Transportation (One of the Oldest Train) from Manila to Dagupan City
The Ferrocarrile de Manila Dagupan opened its services on November 24, 1892 which
was known as the Manila Railway Company (MRC). It traversed the 195-kilometer long railroad
track from Manila to Dagupan City. According to folks in the city, it was the same train used by
Dr. Jose P. Rizal, our national hero, when he visited Leonor Rivera in the city.
Museo na Dagupan
TASTE OF DAGUPEO
Fried Bangus
Dagupan is known for its milkfish or the so called
Bangus. One of the best products of the city is the
bangus. Every year, the city is celebrating the bangus
festival on the month of April that is mostly visited by
tourists from various provinces. Bangus can be cooked
in various ways- it can be fried, grilled and goes along
with vegetables. With the God-given resources like
rivers and ponds, bangus is the most popular protein
rich food in the place. In 2003, the city was recognized
Kaleskes
Kaleskes in Pangasinan means intestine. The
Pangasinan version of kaleskes is almost similar to
sinanglao of the Ilocos region. Like pigar-pigar,
kaleskes mainly consists beef and it may include pale
or pancreas that gives more taste. However, customers
can also add some dugo and/or sebu. The dish is
believed to be originated in Herrero-Ferrer Street of the
City. But Galvan street vendors and stalls offer also
such dish.
Here are some of the well known restaurants in the city of Dagupan.
First in the list is the Matutinas Seafood House. As what the name suggests, it is where
will you can find the taste of different seafoods like crabs, prawns as well as the famous bangus
dagupan. Also, they also offer pigar-pigar and kaleskes.
El Ciudad Elmina managed and owned by the city mayor, is known for its ambiance and
with the totally great experience it gives to its customers. The restaurant is on a fishing village
where you can have the experience to catch fish. The most well known dish of the restaurant is
the crispy hito because of the different taste. It was once being featured in the Kris TV where the
host experience fishing and cooking the fish they caught.