The kayog of the Cachuela family is a traditional farming tool made from wood and steel, primarily used for harvesting crops like rice and cutting grasses. It was crafted by Adirano Paez, said to have been from the helmet of a Japanese soldier. The tool is now owned by the Cachuela family. The tool’s steel blade is said to have been designed for efficiency, allowing farmers to cut stalks and weeds without damaging crops. The tool is commonly shared among neighbors, creating and fostering a sense of community spirit. Though it has become less effective due to rust and a break in its blade, it is carefully preserved to retain its cultural value.
Photo Credit/s:
Francis Ann Yap, 2024
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Francis Ann Yap
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100 years old, Adriano Paez, agricultural efficiency, blade breakage, Cachuela family, community cooperation, conservation challenges, cutting grasses, Japanese soldier helmet, Kayog, pre-war period, preservation, rice harvesting, rust, shared tool, steel, steel blade, traditional farming tool, wood
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