Átang is an indigenous ritual for the dead or spirits in the Northern Philippines. It is thought to be a part of the cultural and religious contexts of the Ilocano people. In general, the átang is known as a food offering intended for the dead and to drive away evil and malevolent spirits. It plays an important role in Ilocano culture, as Ilocanos generally believe that spirits or anito live among them, either of the dead or of other worlds, who need to be appeased whenever they are disturbed or offended.