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Immerse yourself in the traditions, festivals, and oral histories that are at the core of Aklan, Iloilo, Capiz, Negros Occidental, Guimaras, and Antique’s cultural identity. Experience the festivals, folk songs, dances, and other age-old practices that continue to thrive.

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

ALSA ALSA

Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo, Tabuc-Suba

Alsa-Alsa is a local practice in the fish market of Barangay Tabuc-suba, Barotac Nuevo, where part-time laborers earn by collecting … Read more

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Performing Arts

ANG PAGTALTAL SA BALAAN BUKID

Balcon Melliza, Guimaras, Hoskyn, Jordan, Poblacion, Rizal

Ang Pagtaltal sa Balaan Bukid is a theatrical re-enactment of the Passion of Christ, performed every Good Friday in the … Read more

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

APO-APO

Antique, Belison

Apo-apo is a tradition that honors deceased elders by having participants, dressed in ghostly representations of their ancestors, visit homes … Read more

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

BANAAG FESTIVAL

Anilao, Iloilo

The Banaag Festival is an annual celebration held in Anilao, Iloilo, celebrated during the town’s foundation day. The festivity is … Read more

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

BANIGAN FESTIVAL

Antique, Libertad

The Banigan Festival is an annual event held in Libertad, Antique, during the second week of March, celebrating the town’s … Read more

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

BAYE-BAYE

Iloilo, Kirayan Tacas, Miagao

Baye-Baye is a traditional sweet rice delicacy, made from glutinous rice, grated young coconut, sugar, and water, known for its … Read more

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

BICHOKOY

Negros Occidental, Toboso

Bichokoy is a popular fried pastry from Toboso, Negros Occidental, known for its crispy outside and chewy inside, often sold … Read more

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Oral Traditions and Expressions, including Language

BINABAYLAN MUSIC

Igtuble, Iloilo, Tubungan

Binabaylan music is a traditional musical form used in healing rituals led by babaylans or folk healers in Tubungan, Iloilo, … Read more

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

BINANOG FESTIVAL

Iloilo, Lambunao

The Binanog Festival, rooted in the traditional Binanog dance of the Sulod Bukidnon (Tumanduk) people, is celebrated annually in Lambunao, … Read more

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

BINAROT NGA PALAWAN (PALAWAN DELICACY)

Iloilo, Leon, Poblacion

Binarot nga Palawan is a traditional snack made from grated “palawan” (giant taro), salt, and muscovado sugar, carefully wrapped in … Read more

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Traditional Craftsmanship

BULARAN MAKING

Estancia, Iloilo, Tanza

Bularan making is a traditional fish-drying practice in Barangay Tanza, Estancia, Iloilo, where bamboo racks are built along the coast … Read more

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Oral Traditions and Expressions, including Language

BULAWAN NGA BARKO

Capiz, Pilar

The Bulawan nga Barko (Golden Ship) is a famous legend from Capiz about a magical golden ship that appears on … Read more

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

BURDON

Dueñas, Iloilo, Poblacion

Burdon is a traditional funeral game played in Dueñas, Iloilo, where young men and women participate in symbolic roles to … Read more

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Knowledge and Practices Concerning Nature and the Universe

BUTANG – BUTANG

Capiz, President Roxas

Butang-butang is a traditional healing ritual from President Roxas, Capiz, used to treat illnesses that doctors cannot diagnose. The healing … Read more

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

CARABAO-CARROZA FESTIVAL

Iloilo, Pavia, Poblacion

The Carabao-Carroza Festival, celebrated every May 3 in Pavia, Iloilo since 1971, honors farmers and their carabaos through vibrant parades, … Read more

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

CRY OF JELICUON

Iloilo, New Lucena, Poblacion

The Cry of Jelicuon Festival in New Lucena honors the 1898 uprising against Spanish colonial rule, led by General Martin … Read more

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