Atang (food offering) is an indigenous ritual for the dead in the Northern Philippines. The atang ritual is thought to be a part of the cultural and religious contexts of the Ilocano people.
“Atang” in my personal experience and twist
Here in the Quirino Province believes that atang plays an important role in Quirinians generally believe that there are spirits who live among us, either of the dead or of other worlds who need to be appeased whenever they are disturbed or offended.
An atang is a traditional food offering in the Philippines to ward off evil spirits. The most common atang to ward off sickness is a rice cake called sinukat. A table with an atang meal may be put in a new house. An atang may also be for a harvest offering. Ilocanos may prepare an atang before each meal. The atang may also be called a “santorum” or “panang”. The atang meal may be associated in some ceremonies with dance.
Discussion Question
Is the atang of Ilocanos do you believe that this is true? Why?
Yes, because when I disturbed a evil one like in forest, trees and ancestors in the mound my grandmother offering food for them and tomorrow I feel better.
What is the distinct religion of ilocano?
Most Ilocanos are Roman Catholics, and Aglipayans, which originated in Ilocos Norte.
What do Ilocano believe abouth death?
Death to them means the fulfillment of destiny, the inevitable. It is because of this Ilocano view of death that they are better able to bear the passing away of their loved ones with courage and fortitude. The Ilocanos have traditionally believed that most of man’s illnesses are caused by spirits.
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