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Pangasinan — Land of Salt and the Bangus

Pangasinan literally means "land of salt" — a fitting name for a coastal province that has produced salt and fermented fish products for centuries. Bangus (milkfish), the national fish of the Philippines, is most associated with Dagupan City, where it is grilled, smoked, fried, made into sashimi, and celebrated during the Bangus Festival. Pangasinan's cuisine also features pigar-pigar (stir-fried beef), tupig (rice cake wrapped in coconut leaves), and the Hundred Islands National Park provides a stunning natural backdrop. The province's Bolinao and Lingayen Gulf beaches are growing tourism draws, and its deep Catholic heritage is reflected in centuries-old churches throughout the province.