Iloilo - Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras

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Iloilo: Living Heritage and Champion of Progress

Fun, Foodie, Friendly Iloilo

Iloilo, located in the heart of Panay Island in Western Visayas, is a province that beautifully blends rich history and modern progress. Recognized as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, Iloilo is known for its mouthwatering dishes like La Paz Batchoy, Pancit Molo, and Biscocho. The province is also famous for its vibrant festivals, especially the Dinagyang Festival, which draws visitors from around the world to experience the lively celebrations. Iloilo’s charm doesn’t end with its food and festivals. The province is home to stunning Spanish colonial architecture, with must-see sites like Miag-ao Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the old buildings in downtown Iloilo reflect exceptional architecture, showcasing the region’s rich past as well as its drive for progress.

Mapped Cultural Heritage in Iloilo

Iloilo, Lemery, Poblacion East

BUGTONG BUKID

Natural Geological and Physiographical/ Land Formations, Natural Heritage

Bugtong Bukid is a small mountain located in Poblacion East, Lemery, Iloilo, covering 3 hectares of private land owned by … Read more

Dingle, Iloilo, Moroboro

BULABOG PUTIAN NATIONAL PARK

Natural Heritage, Protected Area

Bulabog-Putian Protected Landscape in Brgy. Moroboro, Dingle, Iloilo, is a national park under the NIPAS (National Integrated Protected Areas System, … Read more

Iloilo, Miagao

BULALO FOR POTTERY MAKING OF THE FORTUGANA FAMILY

Ethnographic Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

The bulalo is a small, glassy stone tool used by the Fortugana family in Miagao for almost 200 years to … Read more

Estancia, Iloilo, Tanza

BULARAN MAKING

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Traditional Craftsmanship

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

Banate, Iloilo

BULUBANATE

Natural Heritage, Plants (Flora)

The Bulubanate or Orange Jasmine, also called Kamuning, is a fragrant shrub that grows in forests and open fields but … Read more

Dueñas, Iloilo, Poblacion

BURDON

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Social Practices, Rituals and Festive Events

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

Calang, Dueñas, Iloilo

CALANG FOSSIL (EXCAVATED IN BRGY. CALANG, DUEÑAS)

Archaeological Object, Tangible Movable Heritage

The Calang Fossil is a small shell fossil found in Barangay Calang, Dueñas, Iloilo, believed to be dated to the … Read more

Iloilo, San Miguel

CAPTAIN PAULINO S. SALMON

Significant Personalities

Captain Paulino S. Salmon was a brave Filipino soldier and leader who played a key role in World War II, … Read more

Iloilo, Pavia, Poblacion

CARABAO-CARROZA FESTIVAL

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Social Practices, Rituals and Festive Events

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

Dumangas, Iloilo

COL. QUINTIN SALAS

Significant Personalities

Col. Quintin Salas, born on October 31, 1870, in Dumangas, Iloilo, was a revolutionary leader known for his bravery during … Read more

Guimbal, Iloilo

CRESENCIANO E. GAYOMA

Significant Personalities

Cresenciano E. Gayoma, born in Guimbal, Iloilo in 1920, is a celebrated composer known for creating The Guimbal March and … Read more

Crossing Dapuyan, Iloilo, San Joaquin

CROSSING DAPUYAN TURTLES MARINE SANCTUARY

Natural Heritage, Protected Area

The Crossing Dapuyan Turtles Marine Sanctuary in Barangay Crossing Dapuyan, San Joaquin, Iloilo, is a 2-hectare non-NIPAS protected area mainly … Read more

Iloilo, New Lucena, Poblacion

CRY OF JELICUON

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Social Practices, Rituals and Festive Events

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

Guimbal, Iloilo, Poblacion

DAGYAW (SPIRIT OF COMMUNAL UNITY AND COOPERATION)

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Social Practices, Rituals and Festive Events

Dagyaw, also known as bayanihan, is a traditional Filipino practice of communal unity where people voluntarily help one another, especially … Read more

Damires, Iloilo, New Lucena

DANAW

Bodies of Water, Natural Heritage

Danaw is a small one-hectare lake in Brgy. Damires, New Lucena, Iloilo, surrounded by trees and grasses with soft brown … Read more

Iloilo, Mina, Yugot

DAPLAK

Animals (Fauna), Natural Heritage

Daplak also known as the Philippine Nightjar is a type of bird native to the Philippines and is commonly found … Read more

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Featured Cultural Heritage in Iloilo

Madge Cafe

CUltural Institution

The famous Madge Cafe is dubbed as the oldest coffee shop in Iloilo City offering a community hub and bringing pride to the people of Iloilo.

Rafflesia

Natural Heritage

Known as one of the largest flowers in the world, the Rafflesia is a rare and striking plant species found in Iloilo’s forests, attracting botanists and nature lovers with its unique beauty.

Jaro Belfry

Tangible Immovable Heritage

The historic Jaro Belfry is a centuries-old bell tower that stands as a testament to Iloilo’s rich colonial past and religious heritage, offering visitors a glimpse into the region’s architectural legacy.

Oton Death Mask

Tangible Movable Heritage

An ancient gold burial artifact discovered in Iloilo, the Oton Death Mask reflects the region’s pre-colonial history and its sophisticated artistry, preserved as a symbol of its cultural heritage.

Dinagyang Festival

Intangible Heritage

A vibrant annual festival celebrated in honor of the Santo Niño, Dinagyang Festival features colorful street parades, dance performances, and a display of Iloilo’s deep devotion and cultural pride.

Graciano Lopez-Jaena

Significant Personalities

A national hero from Iloilo, Graciano Lopez-Jaena was a revolutionary journalist and orator, recognized for his contributions to the Philippine reform movement during the Spanish colonial period.