Bulacan

Bulacan is best known for its role in the nation’s history; the capital of Malolos is the site of the first constitutional assembly in the Philippines at the Barasoain Church.

The Obando Fertility Rites in May are held in Obando, where childless couples traditionally dance prayerfully imploring for offspring. Pulilan is where carabaos are made to kneel in front of the church. Bocaue is the scene of a river festival with a floating pagoda. Baliuag is famous for its buntal hats; its Municipal Museum is housed in a restored mansion. In Calumpit and Angat are colonial-era churches.