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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.

PINALABTUGA (NATIVE CHICKEN CUISINE)

Igbaras, Iloilo, Pinaopawan

Pinalabtugan, also called dos bukales, is a traditional chicken-based dish from Igbaras known for its minimal broth and twice-boiled cooking … Read more

PININDANG

Antique, Culasi

Pinindang is a traditional method of preserving humoy-humoy or juvenile achovies practiced in Cualsi, Antique. The practice is seasonal, typically … Read more

PITO-PITO RITUAL

Iloilo, Janiuay, Ubian

The Pito-Pito ritual is a spiritual thanksgiving ceremony practiced by the Panay Bukidnon communities in the upland barangays of Janiuay, … Read more

POTTERY – MAKING

Cervantes, Escalante, Negros Occidental

Pottery-making in Barangay Cervantes, Escalante City is a century-old tradition started by the Malinao–Recto family, now continued by their descendants … Read more

PUTO TOSTADO

Aklan, Altavas

Puto Tostado is a traditional crispy rice cake made in Altavas, Aklan, and has been produced by the family in … Read more

SALT MAKING

Bubog, Guimaras, Sebaste, Sibunag

Salt making is practiced in the coastal barangays of Sebaste and Bubog in Sibunag, Guimaras, where residents use punungan or … Read more

SAROK MAKING

Aklan, Biga-a, Malinao

Sarok making is a traditional craft in Barangay Biga-a, Malinao, Aklan, where bamboo-like strips called bamban are used to create … Read more

SINAKOL MAKING (A STICKY RICE DELICACY)

Alimodian, Iloilo, Taban–Manguining

Sinakol is a traditional sticky rice delicacy from Alimodian, Iloilo, popular in Barangay Taban–Manguining and surrounding areas, where it has … Read more

SINAMAK NGA PINYA

Agtambo, Iloilo, Passi

Sinamak nga Pinya is a traditional pineapple-infused vinegar made in Barangay Agtambo, Passi City, using locally grown pineapples and spices … Read more

SUGUIDANON (EPIC CHANTING)

Calinog, Garangan, Iloilo

Suguidanon is a centuries-old oral tradition of epic chanting performed by the Panay Bukidnon communities in upland Central Panay. This … Read more

TANDOK (TRADITIONAL HEALING PRACTICE)

Iloilo, Leganes, Napnud

Tandok is a traditional healing method practiced in Barangay Napnud, Leganes, Iloilo, used primarily to treat animal bites by drawing … Read more

TINAGBAKAN NGA MANOK

Capiz, Tapaz

Tinagbakan nga Manok is a traditional chicken dish from Tapaz, Capiz, known for using Tagbak, a local plant that gives … Read more

TINALA NGA SISI

Barotac Nuevo, Guintas, Iloilo, Lanas, Palaciawan, Talisay, Tinorian

Tinala nga sisi is a traditional practice of extracting the meat of the sisi (rock oysters) harvested from rocks during … Read more

TINUOB NGA SISI

Ajuy, Iloilo, Silagon

Tinuob nga Sisi is a traditional dish from Ajuy, Iloilo, rooted in its cultural relevance and the community’s fishing heritage. … Read more

TU-OB SANG BAROTO

Batad, Iloilo, Purok 1

Tu-ob sang Baroto is a traditional coastal ritual practiced in Batad, Iloilo, and nearby towns to bless fishing boats and … Read more

TUBA (Coconut Palm Wine)

Balasan, Iloilo, Zarragosa

Tuba or coconut wine, is a traditional beverage made from the sap of coconut trees and is often consumed during … Read more