Social Practices, Rituals and Festive Events Archives - Page 4 of 5

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Burdon is a traditional funeral game played in Dueñas, Iloilo, where young men and women participate in symbolic roles to help a grieving family cope with loss. The game involves passing a ring or stone while chanting, with roles like police (pulis), cat (miyaw), king, and queen, all contributing to a playful but spiritually significant atmosphere. If the ring reaches the king and queen unnoticed, the pulis and miyaw face playful punishments like performing a lament or song. This ritual fosters community bonding and often sparks relationships among participants, helping transform grief into social connection. Though once widely practiced, Burdon ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

PANGHIMALAY

Dingle, Iloilo, Libo-o

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Panghimalay is a traditional ritual led by a Merko or Babaylan to seek permission from unseen spirits when constructing or occupying a building. It involves offerings like boiled chicken, feathers, and candle lighting, with prayers recited thrice during specific days and times believed to be spiritually significant. The ritual remains actively practiced and is believed to prevent misfortunes, as seen in cases where its absence led to unexplained discomfort. However, modernization and changing beliefs pose threats to its continuity, though efforts like documentation help safeguard the tradition.

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

DINAGYANG FESTIVAL

Iloilo, Iloilo City, Iloilo CIty Proper

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City, is a vibrant celebration blending religious devotion, cultural expression, and artistic performance in honor of the Santo Niño. Originating in 1967 and officially named in 1977, the festival features events like the Pamukaw, Ati Tribe Competition, Fluvial Procession, Dinagyang Float and Lights Parade, Kasadyahan Regional Cultural Competition, Miss Iloilo Pageant, Sadsad Ritual, and Tambor Trumpa Martsa Musika. It is celebrated annually on the fourth Sunday of January but preparations and events span several weeks in advance. Cultural transmission occurs through family traditions, community mentorship, and formal training, with performers, choreographers, religious devotees, and the ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

PINALABTUGA (NATIVE CHICKEN CUISINE)

Igbaras, Iloilo, Pinaopawan

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Pinalabtugan, also called dos bukales, is a traditional chicken-based dish from Igbaras known for its minimal broth and twice-boiled cooking method, rooted in the Kinaray-a term “pinalabtog” which means “to make a soup with.”. Prepared with native ingredients like bisaya nga manok, alupidan leaves, and local spices, it reflects the resourcefulness and agricultural lifestyle of the Igbarasnons. The dish holds cultural value as it is commonly served during communal events like fiestas, funerals, and drinking sessions. Knowledge of its preparation is transmitted both informally through peer learning during gatherings and vertically through family traditions. Despite its continued relevance, a growing ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

PAGDAHA KANG TINUOM

Cabatuan, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Tinuom is a traditional dish in Cabatuan, Iloilo, made by wrapping native chicken and spices in banana leaves, then boiling it. This dish, while simple, reflects the town’s culinary heritage and identity. The women of Cabatuan are regarded as the main culture-bearers of this practice and they often pass down the recipe and cooking techniques through observation and hands-on participation during community events. The dish is showcased annually in a culinary competition organized by the local government, promoting creativity and cultural pride among participants. Socially, Tinuom is a centerpiece in fiestas and communal gatherings, attracting both locals and visitors, while ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

PAGDAHA SANG PADUYA

Bingawan, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Paduya is a traditional delicacy unique to Bingawan, Iloilo, often prepared during All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days, and other special occasions. It is made from glutinous rice powder, coconut milk, muscovado sugar, and water. The preparation process requires mixing, blending, and boiling, followed by wrapping the product in banana leaves. Though similar to kalamayhati, paduya stands out as a special food offering tied to ancestral veneration, house-blessing rituals, and thanksgiving after harvest. Its preparation is considered a spiritual act and an expression of Bingawan’s cultural identity, passed down informally through generations. However, the tradition faces challenges due to waning ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

BANAAG FESTIVAL

Anilao, Iloilo

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Banaag Festival is an annual celebration held in Anilao, Iloilo, celebrated during the town’s foundation day. The festivity is representative of the town’s identity through the theme of “banaag” or light, which historically served as a warning signal during Moro pirate raids. Rooted in the town’s colonial past, the use of torches has evolved into displays of lights during nighttime festivities. The festival features dance performances, illuminated costumes, and lanterns, uniting residents in a shared cultural experience. The entire community, including schools and civic groups, play an active role in passing on festival practices through informal participation and performance. ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

SINAKOL MAKING (A STICKY RICE DELICACY)

Alimodian, Iloilo, Taban–Manguining

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Sinakol is a traditional sticky rice delicacy from Alimodian, Iloilo, popular in Barangay Taban–Manguining and surrounding areas, where it has been made since before World War II. The snack is prepared using glutinous rice, coconut, muscovado and white sugar, and water. It is steamed in a bamboo-matted cauldron then formed into soft round balls, and finally wrapped in banana leaves. While the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted production and sales, Sinakol remains closely tied to cultural practices such as All Saints’ Day, Lenten seasons, and local festivals. Efforts to safeguard this practice include non-formal transmission, documentation, and promotion by local and ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

TINUOB NGA SISI

Ajuy, Iloilo, Silagon

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Tinuob nga Sisi is a traditional dish from Ajuy, Iloilo, rooted in its cultural relevance and the community’s fishing heritage. It is made by wrapping Sisi (a type of shellfish) in banana leaves, along with salt, sugar, lemongrass, and ginger, then steaming or grilling it for a few minutes. This dish has long served as an affordable nourishing meal for low-income families, especially during hard times, and it remains popular today. However, threats such as habitat destruction, climate change, over-harvesting, and the gradual loss of traditional knowledge pose risks to its survival. Local efforts such as non-formal education and the ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

FEAST OF ST. BLAISE

Antique, Sebaste

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Feast of St. Blaise is an annual religious celebration in Sebaste, Antique, honoring the patron saint of throat illness, animals, wool combers, and trade. The festival takes place on the 2nd and 3rd days of February, attracting devotees from across Panay Island who believe in his miraculous healing powers. The celebration involves rituals such as the “palapak,” where participants place their heads beneath the statue of St. Blaise for blessings, with accompanying prayer vigils, mass, and processions. Devotees, including local Sebastehanons and pilgrims, pass down the tradition to younger generations through both formal and non-formal education, often by participating ...

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