Intangible Cultural Heritage Archives - Page 2 of 10 - Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Sarok making is a traditional craft in Barangay Biga-a, Malinao, Aklan, where bamboo-like strips called bamban are used to create cone-shaped hats. The process involves many detailed steps, such as scraping, cutting, weaving, shaping, and binding parts together, with dried leaves added for waterproofing. Men usually gather the raw materials, while women do the weaving, but few younger people continue the craft due to its complexity. The Sarok is an important cultural symbol and source of income, sold locally and even reaching markets abroad, with some featured in national events. Despite its rich tradition, the craft is at risk of ...

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

PANAGON

Aklan, Malay

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Panagon is a traditional fishing method practiced in several barangays of Malay, Aklan, where bamboo traps called taon are used to catch freshwater creatures like ulang, crabs, and fish. The traps are set in the river during the late afternoon and collected early the next morning, with bait made from roasted or crushed coconut. People of all ages and genders can do panagon, and the knowledge is passed down informally by observing older family members. Locals sometimes set up 30 to 60 traps and may stay in the uplands for days to get a better catch, especially during the peak ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Traditional Craftsmanship

PAGTAHI IT NITO (NITO WEAVING)

Aklan, Bagong Barrio, Makato

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Nito weaving, known locally as Pagtahi it Nito, is a traditional craft practiced in Bagong Barrio, Makato, Aklan, using vines from a local plant to create various woven items. It is mainly done by women but supported by men and children who help in harvesting the vines from the forest. Tools like the duk-eat (hook) and panghaeot (dagger) are used to prepare and weave the strips, forming products such as baskets and coasters. The practice is both a livelihood and a social activity, where women gather to weave and bond, often passing the craft down to their daughters through observation. ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

KIYAW-KIYAW

Aklan, Libacao

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Kiyaw-kiyaw is a traditional peace-offering ritual from Libacao, Aklan, where food and prayers are offered to ancestors, usually for healing or to respond to signs like dreams or prolonged illness. It involves preparing specific foods, including native chicken, pinais, tikod-tikod, and tuba, which are arranged in a sacred manner on a woven tray called nigo. Only family members and the spiritual practitioner (manugbuhat) may take part in the ritual or eat the offerings, as everything involved is considered sacred. The practice has been passed down through generations since the 1920s, with practitioners learning by observing their elders. People believe the ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

INUMOE

Aklan, Lezo

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Inumoe is a traditional fermented rice delicacy from Aklan, known for its strict cleanliness in preparation and rare ingredient called tapay. The rice is cooked, cooled, mixed with tapay, and wrapped in payaw leaves before being left to ferment for 24 hours. This dish is linked to rituals and special occasions like All Souls’ Day, Christmas, and New Year, and is especially appreciated by elders for its unique sour-sweet taste and soft texture. The preparation is delicate, requiring silence, absence of perfume, and even personal cleanliness from the cook to avoid ruining the fermentation. Although still practiced today, the declining ...

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

PAGBULAD SA BATO

Aklan, Bagongbayan, Buruanga

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Pagbulad sa Bato is a traditional fish drying method practiced by fishermen in Bagongbayan, Buruanga, Aklan, using flat stones heated by the sun to dry fish from both sides. This technique works through heat conduction, where the stones warm up and help dry the underside of the fish, while the sun dries the top side. Fishermen often use this method when they are away for days without refrigeration or ice, allowing them to preserve fish like tamban and tuna more effectively. The stones are abundant, reusable, and easy to carry, making the practice sustainable and practical. Though the method has ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

PAG-UBRA IT LIMBOK

Aklan, Balete, Feliciano

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Pag-ubra it Limbok is a traditional food made from fresh, mature glutinous rice in Sitio Bangbang, Barangay Feliciano, Balete, Aklan. The rice is dried, soaked, roasted, and then pounded by several people until it becomes flat and separated from the husk. This unique process and the use of mature rice give Limbok its special taste and texture, different from earlier versions that used young rice grains. The locals, especially elders, teach their children how to make Limbok by hand to preserve the original method. Limbok is important historically as a staple and special treat, and it also helps the community ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

PUTO TOSTADO

Aklan, Altavas

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Puto Tostado is a traditional crispy rice cake made in Altavas, Aklan, and has been produced by the family in Aklan since 1914. It is made by soaking high-quality rice overnight, pounding it into starch, mixing with brown sugar or muscovado, steaming, and then toasting it over charcoal to give it a crunchy texture. Unlike regular soft puto, Puto Tostado is thin, hard, and golden brown with a sweet but mild flavor. The recipe has been passed down through four generations. Although production slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, efforts by local schools and government agencies are helping preserve and promote ...

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

PAG-BULAW

Capiz, Sigma

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Pagbulaw is a traditional healing ritual practiced in several barangays in Sigma, Capiz, involving turmeric, charcoal, coconut shell, and specific leaves. The healer, called an albularyo, uses smoke, prayers, and turmeric applied on the patient’s body to treat illnesses believed to be caused by supernatural forces. Patients must avoid washing for 24 hours and pray for three nights to help the healing process. The knowledge of Pagbulaw is passed down through apprenticeships, where new healers learn by watching and assisting experienced albularyos. This ritual holds spiritual importance for those who believe modern medicine cannot cure certain ailments and is also ...

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

BUTANG – BUTANG

Capiz, President Roxas

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Butang-butang is a traditional healing ritual from President Roxas, Capiz, used to treat illnesses that doctors cannot diagnose. The healing involves offering food to unseen spirits or the souls of the departed, blending ancient beliefs with Catholic prayers. The ritual requires specific food offerings, a floating raft, and sometimes releasing a chicken tied with a red ribbon to transfer the illness away. The practice is led by a mediko, a folk healer who passes down knowledge orally to apprentices within the community. However, the practice is declining due to modernization and fewer young people interested in continuing it, though efforts ...

SAROK MAKING

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