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Bayombong was established at the southern part of the present la Torre, where the Bayumbung River passes through. The name Bayombong came from the Gaddang word “Bayongyong” which means confluence of a mighty river. Another version has it that “bayongyong” refers to a bamboo, about 2 meters long, used to carry freshwater from wells built along river banks. As told, the Gaddanes never welcomed the arrival of the Maalates. This resistance triggered the first tribal war resulting from Maalates retreat to nearby areas. On their retreat, they left their valuable possession, their “Bayongyong”. The place was literally littered with so many abandoned Bayongyong. Since then, the place was named “Bayumbung”, as a fitting reminder to the Gaddangs of their first taste of victory over the invasion of their private domains. It was delightful for Spanish missionaries to see the natives parading in long queues with their “Bayongyong” filled with water on their shoulders. When asked by friars about the bamboo water containers, the carriers chorused “Bayongyong” in response. For conveniences and for lack of a fitting name, the Spanish friars baptized the place “Bayumbung” and later change it to “Bayombong”.
Bayombong is composed of 25 barangays:
- Bansing
- Bonfal West
- Canabuan
- Ipil - Cuneg
- Don Domingo Maddela
- La Torre South
- Magsaysay
- Salvacion
- Vista Alegre
- Bonfal East
- Buenavista
- Casat
- Don Mariano Marcos
- Don Tomas Maddela
- Luyang
- Masoc
- San Nicolas
- Bonfal Proper
- Busilac
- District IV
- Don Mariano Perez
- La Torre North
- Magapuy
- Paitan
- Santa Rosa
Bayombong's town Fiesta is called Bayongyong Festival held every August 3 to 5. It is a festival with the opening day with fireworks, variety shows, grand parade, and people’s night. They include the much-awaited search for Saniata ken Bayabay ti Bayombong as an annual activity and a street dancing competition too.
Their patronal fiesta is St. Dominic held every August 8. The feast of St, Dominic, and the Patron Saint of Bayombong is celebrated during the first day of the town fiesta. This event shows the religious influence of the Roman Catholic in the capital town.
References:
- Nueva Vizcaya Government. (n.d.). Bayombong [blog post]. Retrieved from https://nuevavizcaya.gov.ph/municipalities/bayombong/.
- Photoraph of Bayombong Municipal Hall by Ramon FVelasquez / CC BY-SA.
