Municipality of Bagulin

Bagulin is a quiet, mountain municipality in La Union, known for its soft broom (walis tambo) industry, scenic attractions, and thriving indigenous traditions. Once part of Mountain Province, it officially became a municipality of La Union in 1963.

Its name comes from a local legend about Bago, a highlander, and Ulin, a lowland maiden, whose love story gave rise to their son Bagulin, the town's first and most revered chieftain. Today, Bagulin is home to the Kankanaey people and is recognized for cultural and natural treasures such as the burial cave and trekking sites like Loslosi Falls.

Bagulin, noted for its quality soft brooms, is a quiet town nestled among meandering mountains and the pristine Bagulin River. It can primarily be reached by taking the Naguilian-Bagulin Provincial Road or, alternatively, by minor roads from San Fernando City, San Juan or Burgos. Befitting this off-the-beaten-path destination, the 4x4 off-the-road challenge is being offered to adventurous visitors wherein they can venture into Bagulin's untamed interior landscapes.

Backpackers will find Bagulin an ideal spot for trekking and camping with such sites as Tagudtud People's Park, Loslosi Falls and Kedlap Burial Cave in Allabok which, with its cultural significance, was declared a National Cultural Treasure in 1977. Another site of note is Barangay Cardiz, La Union's highest point where one can find Tili Ti Nuang Falls.

Aside from its natural wonders, the municipality is resplendent with indigenous folklore. Bagulin was said to have been named after Bago, a daring highlander, Ulin, a beautiful lass from the lowlands, and their son Bagulin who grew up to become the best chieftain that ever ruled the community. The town used to be a part of Mountain Province, with Kankanaeys still comprising majority of the population today. It celebrates its Patronal Town Fiesta every March 16-19.

Dumanon Kayo Apo!

Held every second week of March.

Bagulin places its craftsmanship at the heart of its celebration through "kaykay" or soft brooms made from tiger grass and local materials. Once known as the Alibay Festival, it was renamed in 2023 as Kaykay Festival to give prominence to this local product.

The Kaykay Festival features lively street and float parades, cultural presentations, and community exhibits of Kaykay to highlight the town's soft broom-making heritage. This festival ultimately embodies Bagulin's creativity, pride, and a sense of community.