The Patik Festival
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San Isidro in Isabela is known as the home of the Patik Festival. The name Patik comes from the words "Pato" and "Itik", two types of ducks commonly raised in the area. Pato has white feathers, while Itik is brown.
Because San Isidro has many rivers and fishponds, it became a great place for duck farming. Even nearby towns raise their ducks there. This led to popular products like salted eggs and fried itik, which became part of the town’s identity.
The Patik Festival now stands for more than just ducks. It represents the culture and way of life in San Isidro. During the Bambanti Festival, the town proudly shows off Patik through colorful booths, traditional dances, and duck-based products. It highlights the people’s creativity, hard work, and pride in their hometown.
This photo was taken during the bambanti 2025. The PatiK King and Queen of San Isidro wear outfits that reflect the town's rich agricultural heritage and the spirit of the PatiK Festival. The King’s attire, inspired by a busy kubo filled with harvested goods like red eggs, balut, and penoy, highlights the importance of farming in San Isidro. His green clothing and circular designs symbolize the rice fields and harvest bounty. Meanwhile, the Queen’s gown is an artistic tribute to the pato and itik, featuring star-like beads, traditional woven patterns, rice leaf wings, and a bird-inspired headpiece. Together, their costumes celebrate the beauty, culture, and livelihood of San Isidro.
Salted egg
These are traditionally salted duck eggs, distinguished by their reddish hue, and are a testament to the town's rich duck-raising heritage. The production of Patik Red Eggs is not only a culinary tradition but also a source of livelihood for many residents, reflecting the community's agricultural roots and ingenuity .
These are traditionally salted duck eggs, distinguished by their reddish hue, and are a testament to the town's rich duck-raising heritage. The production of Patik Red Eggs is not only a culinary tradition but also a source of livelihood for many residents, reflecting the community's agricultural roots and ingenuity .
Opening parade
This photo was taken on April 17, 2024, in the municipality of San Isidro, Isabela, during the vibrant opening parade of the Patik Festival. It captures various local activities and products that proudly showcase the town’s rich culture and traditions.
This photo was taken on April 17, 2024, in the municipality of San Isidro, Isabela, during the vibrant opening parade of the Patik Festival. It captures various local activities and products that proudly showcase the town’s rich culture and traditions.
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