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Fast Fact No.1 There is a historic church called Holy Rosary Parish Church that was constructed during the Spanish colonial era (1877 to 1896), and it was built by the native Filipinos. Fast Fact No.2 Angeles City was no longer part of the province of Pampanga. In August 2007, it was declared that the city was no longer a part of the province of Pampanga and became an autonomous component city of the Philippines. Fast Fact No.3 There is a mansion called "Pamintuan Mansion" that was built in 1890, and it was used as a site of Katipunan and Antonio Luna during the Philippine-American war. Fast Fact No.4 Before it was known as Angeles City, it was just a little community commanded by Don Angel Pantaleon de Miranda, Captain Mayor of San Fernando. It was given the name "Culiat" after a woody vine that grew abundantly in the area at the time. The Negrito Tribesman were the people who lived there. Fast Fact No.5 Angeles City, Pampanga, has a distinct culture and a rich his

 Holding the Seat of Power In 1899, Angeles grew to prominence as it was made the seat of the Philippine Government by General Emilio Aguinaldo. It was here that the first-anniversary celebration of Philippine Independence was held after its proclamation a year earlier in Kawit, Cavite. However, the city's time in the political spotlight was abruptly cut in just two months when General Emilio Aguinaldo had to move and transfer the government's center to Tarlac following the occupation of American forces. U.S. Military Encampment In January 1900, General Frederick D. Grant organized the first U.S. Civil Government in Angeles by appointing an alcalde or municipal mayor. This started the American presence in Angeles highlighted by the encampment of the U.S. military forces in the area from 1902 until 1991. Barrio Talimundoc (now Lourdes Sur) became the site of the first U.S. Army camp.  The Beginnings of Clark Airbase A year after Barrio Talimundoc was declared the first U.S. army

   1. Museo Ning Angeles In what used to be the city hall until 1999, is the Museo Ning Angeles. It was built in 1922 and features the Life and History of Angeles City all the way to the pre-colonial era just on the ground floor, while on the upper floor, it showcases various Pampanga cuisine such as Battue tugak (frog dish), and Sisig, made of pig brains and chicken lover as well as the tools needed to prepare the. Location: Santo Rosario St, Angeles, 2009 Pampanga, Philippines Open: Monday–Saturday from 9am to 5pm, Sundays by appointment only   2. Nayong Pilipino An excellent spot for Filipino craftsmanship, Nayong Filipino features various historical places and structures, from houses of the National heroes and leaders, and Philippine villages such as Kalinga Village, Ifugao Village, and Muslim Village, it also features Colonial Place, and Spanish culture, Museums, and more. Visitors can also buy all sorts of souvenirs at their handicraft stores, made by authentic Filipino cra

Angeles' casa tribunal or court house during the Spanish colonial era. Before Angeles City became the lively flourishing city that we know today, it was once only a humble barrio that belonged to the City of San Fernando. Since then, it has grown to a bustling city that has overcome many obstacles to progress. Angeles City, then a nameless wooded area that was cleared to house a few families, started with Don Angel Pantaleon de Miranda (the then capitan of San Fernando, equivalent now to a municipal mayor) and his wife Dona Rosalia de Jesus in the year 1796. This clearing was named Culiat, after the woody vine that was abundant in the area.  Under the leadership of Don Angel, it became a barrio under the City of San Fernando, hence, Barrio Culiat. Barrio Culiat continued to be part of San Fernando for 33 years wherein a chapel, primary school, and some industries were established, like a sugar mill and wine distillery, which helped the economy of the barrio to flourish at that ear

The Language of Pampanga Kapampangan Kapampangan “Capampangan” - Is what you call an Austronesian language, and also one of the 8 major languages of t he Philippines. Some facts you can learn about the dialect is that it is one of the most generally communicated in the Philippine language, and of its Predominant use that ranges from the entire province of Pampanga, and generally Mid to Southern regions of Luzon that belongs to the Kapampangan ethnic group. It is also something to note that Kapampangan is used widely and ranges over south Bataan, Nueva Ecija and Bulacan and other regions that border Pampanga, Kapampangan is also a dialect that is known as a second language to some Aeta groups and communities residing in the southern part of Luzon. The language is known honorifically as Amánung Sísuan ("breastfed, or nurtured, language") or “Pampangueno” that in basic terms Local language, that started overall due to the region of Pampanga that is near a Pampang or “River

  Amsic A barrio called for a 1m high or less upright, branching, glabrous or nearly glabrous herb; alternatively spelled amsk, amisk, or amsk (Solanumnigrum L.). It is known in English as nightshade, in Spanish as hierbamora, and in Tagalog as kunti. This herb is related to the balasenas (eggplants) family, but differs (slightly) from what Mariano Henson described as a type of timber-tree. This region used to be part of the Anunas and ancient Pampang sitios. The former location was at the confluence of the Pasig (Potrero below) River and the Abacan River upstream. With San Nicolas of the Poblacion and San Jose, it was one of Culiat's three new extra barrios in 1829.   Anunas A barangay named after the indigenous fruit-bearing custard apple ( Anona reticulata Linn. ). It is a tropical American native that was only recently brought to the Philippines. This tree belongs to the Anona family, which gets its name from the Malay word menona and has three kinds in the Philippines,

  picture source: https://www.tasteatlas.com/sisig Angeles is well-known by being the Philippines' Culinary Center. This reputation is supposed to date back to the Spanish colonial era, when the Kapampangan cook swiftly learnt to improve on Spanish cuisine using locally sourced ingredients. The gastronomic excursion in Angeles will undoubtedly be a once-in-a-lifetime event. "Sisig," a meal famed in Angeles, is a must-try. Sisig has grown to captivate the Filipino drinkers' taste, from its modest origins in Aling Lucing's Eatery along Angeles' railway to its current top-of-the-menu status in Manila's pubs and nightclubs. It's become the archetypal pulutan dish, the standard order that accompanies with each and every round of beer.

  picture source: https://www.tasteatlas.com/sisig 3 years just after the catastrophic destruction caused by Mt. Pinatubo's eruption, the hot air balloon festival hopes to revitalize Pampanga's economy. A goal is to establish the province as a hub for aviation in the Philippines. There had been 21 balloon pilots from ten different nationalities in 1994. The Philippines is represented. The 1994 balloon festival became so popular that the total number of competitors increased from 21 to 27 in 1995. The usage of ultra-light planes was established in 1995. Between 1996 to 1998, the hot air balloon festival had a tremendous expansion, not only in terms of participants and spectators but as well as in terms of the events featured. Other avionics were introduced, including paragliding, skydiving, powered hang gliding, and kite flying. The Philippine Air Force also performs aerial acrobatics regularly. From 2004 until the present, the hot air balloon festival has attracted over 50,000

picture source: https://iorbitnews.com/angeles-city-celebrates-festival-angels/  During the Spanish occupation, the Spaniards had a strong effect on the Feast of the Guardian Angels in the Philippines. Their Catholicism is one notable feature that has left an indelible effect on the history of our country. Filipinos were once identified by their tribes and tribal groupings that worshiped various deities, but when we were conquered by the Spanish for 333 years, our culture adopted their religious rites and customs. The Feast of the Guardian Angels is now one of Angeles City's yearly festivals. Every second day of October, a ceremonious procession of Guardian Angels' pictures is organized, accompanied by countless children from different schools dressed in lovely and elegant angel costumes. Kuliat Festival is the general celebration of Angeles City's Foundation Day, as well as the folk's means of expressing appreciation for the town's prosperity and continued growth t

picture source: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1770990/pampanga/local-news/angeles-street-party-to-draw-thousands The eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the 1990s was one of the most dangerous calamities to strike the Philippines. This calamity, which nearly devastated the entire city, pushed Americans out and forced the closure of the Clark Air Base, causing insurmountable hardship for the individuals and the country's economy. The calamity, however, did not shatter the spirit of the people due to their perseverance. And with the resounding cry of "Agyu Tamu! ", the mayor of the City at that time, was able to establish the inaugural Tigtigan Terakan Keng Dalan in order to motivate the people to do more than just survive, but to rise above the calamity. The inaugural event took place little over four months following the catastrophe. It was a huge success, lifting the cloud of mourning that had been cast over Mount Pinatubo's explosion. Every last Friday and Saturday i

picture source: https://pintakasi1521.blogspot.com/2019/10/the-tale-of-miraculous-images-of-apung.html One of the most popular fiestas in Angeles City is the Fiestang Apu Mamacalulu, often known as Pyestang Apo by the locals, which takes place every October. Most Angelenos know Apu as a bargain hunter. Its because on Fridays, booths are put up outside the Apung Mamacalulu Shrine (Merciful Lord) selling anything from garments to draperies to cooking equipment and more Apu Mamacalulu's picture may still be found today at the Apung Mamacalulu Shrine in Lourdes Sur, Angeles City. Devotees believe that "Apu," or Christ's dead image, gives many people hope since Christ resurrected from the grave to save everyone from sin and eternal damnation.