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SALVACION T. TROPA

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Salvacion Tapal Tropa, born on September 29, 1942, is the last known practitioner of the traditional Yaya ritual in Calimbajan, Makato, Aklan, performed before pag-gaeab or ani (rice harvest). She also served as an assistant traditional midwife and is skilled in herbal healing, traditional physical therapy (hilot), and leading Catholic prayers during burials and community events. Salvacion learned her healing skills and rituals from her grandmother and parents, and she continues to share her herbal liniments made from natural plants like ginger and virgin coconut oil, giving them freely to those in need.
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PAGTAHI IT NITO (NITO WEAVING)

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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. ...
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