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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.

PAGBULAD SA BATO

Aklan, Bagongbayan, Buruanga

Pagbulad sa Bato is a traditional fish drying method practiced by fishermen in Bagongbayan, Buruanga, Aklan, using flat stones heated … Read more

PAGDAGA KAG HIMALAY

Antique, Caluya

Pagdaga kag Himalay is a traditional ritual practiced in Caluya, Antique, where locals pay homage to the spiritual elements they … Read more

PAGDAHA KANG TINUOM

Cabatuan, Iloilo

Tinuom is a traditional dish in Cabatuan, Iloilo, made by wrapping native chicken and spices in banana leaves, then boiling … Read more

PAGDAHA SANG PADUYA

Bingawan, Iloilo

Paduya is a traditional delicacy unique to Bingawan, Iloilo, often prepared during All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days, and other … Read more

PAGHABUL SA BAGTASON(LOOM WEAVING IN BAGTASON)

Antique, Bagtason, Bugasong

Paghabul sa Bagtason, or loom weaving in Bagtason, is a weaving tradition practiced in Barangay Bagtason, Antique, believed to have … Read more

PAGHIMAEAD

Aklan, Jawili, Tangalan

Paghimaead is a traditional palm reading ritual practiced by spiritual healers in Barangay Jawili, Tangalan, Aklan, used to predict a … Read more

PAGHUGAS

Burgos-Regidor, Dumangas, Iloilo

Paghugas is a funeral tradition where attendees wash their hands with warm water boiled with kabugao (pomelo) leaves after a … Read more

PAGLUNOD KAG PAGTUOB SANG PUMP BOAT

Negros Occidental, Sagay

Paglunod and Pagtuob are prepared by fishermen to spiritually prepare their pump boats before fishing. Paglunod involves submerging the boat … Read more

PAGLUTO KA ARIPAHOL

Iloilo, Pototan, Tuburan

Pagluto ka Aripahol is a traditional rice cake-making practice in Tuburan, Pototan, Iloilo, passed down through generations and especially popular … Read more

PAGMAMA (BETEL NUT CHEWING)

Antique, Valderrama

Pagmama, or betel nut chewing, is a traditional practice in the rural areas of Valderrama, Panay, and neighboring provinces. This … Read more

PAGPAMAKAS

Coastal barangays, Concepcion, Iloilo

Pinakas is a traditional method of drying fish particularly in coastal communities. The practice was likely developed to prevent spoilage … Read more

PAGPAMANDAY SANG BINANGON

Guimaras, Lanipe, Nueva Valencia

Pagpamanday, or blacksmithing, is a traditional craft practiced in Barangay Lanipe, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras, passed down through generations. The process … Read more

PAGPANGLABAY

Buenavista, Guimaras, San Miguel, Sawang, Zaldivar

Pagpanglabay is a traditional fishing method practiced in coastal barangays of Buenavista, Guimaras like San Miguel, Zaldivar, and Sawang. It … Read more

PAGPANULO

Guimaras, Igcawayan, San Lorenzo, Suclaran

Pagpanulo, or night gleaning, is a traditional practice in the coastal barangays of Igcawayan and Suclaran in San Lorenzo, Guimaras, … Read more

PAGRARA IT BANIG (BANIG MAKING)

Antique, Libertad

Pagrara it banig (mat weaving) is a traditional practice in Libertad, Antique, where the bariw plant is used as the … Read more

PAGTAHI IT NITO (NITO WEAVING)

Aklan, Bagong Barrio, Makato

Nito weaving, known locally as Pagtahi it Nito, is a traditional craft practiced in Bagong Barrio, Makato, Aklan, using vines … Read more