I remember this tradition. We call it "tinuktok". Big crowd always gather at the Bangued Town Plaza. The tradition is so popular that sometimes it resulted to fights. Most of the time though is a treat to watch.
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The egg-cracking practice might have flourished in Vigan (and in Bangued town in Abra), where some other religious traditions have also survived for centuries.  Read More

25 Dalimag Kids and some parents were brought to Vigan through the courtesy of  Peace for Abra FaceBook Group.  The Areas visited; Baluarte, Pagburnayan, Crisologo Museum, Calle Crisologo (Where Heritage Foundation site is located e.g. old houses), and Paraiso ni Juan. (photos courtesy of Peace For Abra FaceBook Group)

I'm sure this wouldn't be the last group to be created on FaceBook. But hey!  the more the merrier. Besides every group I've seen, although primarily created to do "virtual gatherings", there are activities that somehow give benefit to Abrenians who are in need of help
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Abra Facebook group unite, share to fellow Abrenians

By Maria Teresa B. Benas

BANGUED, Abra, Mar. 27 (PIA) -- The AbraCadua (AC), a group of Abrenios who have developed special friendship on the social networking site, Facebook and later on in Get-Together events which they call G2G, has embarked on its own outreach programs to benefit the poorest of the poor people in Abra. Read More Here 

Would it matter if Aquino took notice of the Private Armies in Abra?

"Aquino cited that in Abra and Kalinga provinces, there were private armies, which were dismantled already and necessary charges were filed against the members and their arms were confiscated.
 
"The one that comes to my mind is I think in Kalinga group that has been rid recently—neutralized. They've arrested quite a number of people identified with this private armed group; filed with necessary charges; confiscated firearms. In Abra, we are told that there is a marked diminution of the violence normally being experienced in Abra," he said." Read More