The Bagtingan is a bell from 1958 found in Don Salvador Benedicto, measuring 14 inches tall and shaped like a bomb, which adds to its uniqueness. It was used by both a local church and hacienda to call people for work or gatherings, especially at 5:30 a.m. for “arima,” the start of the day. It was discovered near an old avocado tree beside an ancestral house, a site rich in history and community memory. Locals believe it may date back to the Japanese occupation, adding to its mystery and historical value. However, it is currently at risk due to rust, exposure to the elements, and lack of conservation efforts.
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Photo Credit/s:
Alexious C. Tolosa, 2024
Mappers:
Maritess C. Paclibar, Alexious C. Tolosa, Jireh P. Turato
Tags:
1958 bell Don Salvador Benedicto, ancestral house history, arima tradition Philippines, avocado tree discovery, Bagtingan bell, bomb-shaped bell, church bell Negros Occidental, cultural heritage preservation, endangered cultural item, Filipino heritage artifact, hacienda bell, historic bell Philippines, historical artifact Philippines, Japanese occupation relic, local history Negros Occidental, rusty bell conservation, unique Filipino bell, WWII-era artifacts Philippines
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