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Intangible Heritage

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.

PAHINIS (FISHING RITUAL)

Basiao, Capiz, Ivisan

Pahinis is a traditional fishing ritual practiced in Ivisan, Capiz, believed to bring a good catch and honor the spirits … Read more

PAMANDAY

Antique, Sibalom

Pamanday, or blacksmithing, is a traditional craft practiced by skilled artisans in Sibalom, Antique. The primary tools used by blacksmiths … Read more

PAMUHAG(Honey Collection)

Antique, Barbaza, Idao, Langkaon, Marigne, Mayabay, Nalusdan

Pamuhag is a traditional way of harvesting honey by local residents in the upland barangays of the municipality of Barbaza, … Read more

PAMULDOS

Antique, Coastal Barangays, Patnongon

Pamuldos is a traditional method of catching semilya (bangus fry) practiced in coastal barangays of Patnongon, Antique. Local fishermen use … Read more

PANAG-A (TRADITIONAL FRESHWATER BARE HAND FISHING)

Hinigaran, Negros Occidental

Panag-a is a traditional fishing method in Hinigaran that involves draining freshwater ponds or streams and catching fish with bare … Read more

PANAGON

Aklan, Malay

Panagon is a traditional fishing method practiced in several barangays of Malay, Aklan, where bamboo traps called taon are used … Read more

PANDANG-PANDANG

Capiz, Dumarao

Pandang-Pandang is a traditional courtship dance of the Ati community in Dumarao, Capiz, where male and female dancers mimic birds’ … Read more

PANG-ASIN NGA BUD-BUD (SALT MAKING)

Amparo, Antique, Apgahan, Padang, Patnongon, Sitio Baybay

Pang-asin nga bud-bud is a traditional practice of making salt in several coastal barangays of Pantongon, Antique. The process involves … Read more

PANGALAP/TRADITIONAL HEALING

Cabantohan, Iloilo, Lemery

Pangalap is a traditional ritual done during Holy Week wherein healers gather sangkap (materials) in the mountains. They often gather … Read more

PANGATAS SA SUBA.

Antique, Tobias Fornier

Pangatas is a traditional fishing practice observed annually on Good Friday in Tobias Fornier, Antique. A day before the event, … Read more

PANGBATAK

Banate, Carmelo, Iloilo

Pangbatak is a traditional healing practice in the Philippines, wherein the word “pang” means to touch or to strike and … Read more

PANGBOBO (FISH-TRAP MAKING)

Concepcion, Iloilo, Lo-ong

Pangbobo, the traditional craft of making fish traps called “bobo,” is practiced in coastal areas of Concepcion, Iloilo, especially in … Read more

PANGHAWAN-HAWAN (CLEARING RITUAL)

Iloilo, San Joaquin, Sinogbuhan

Panghawan-Hawan is a ritual performed to honor and ask spirits to leave an area before building, cutting trees, or exploring … Read more

PANGHIMALAY

Dingle, Iloilo, Libo-o

Panghimalay is a traditional ritual led by a Merko or Babaylan to seek permission from unseen spirits when constructing or … Read more

PANGINHAS

Carles, Iloilo, Sicogon

Panginhas, or the traditional gathering of shellfish during low tide, is a practice on Sicogon Island rooted in generations of … Read more

PAWOD MAKING (NIPA THATCHING)

Capiz, Panay

Pawod making is a traditional craft in Panay, Capiz, involving the weaving of nipa leaves into roofing materials, which are … Read more