Barbaza Archives - Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The kudkudan is a traditional household item of the Española family made of steel and wood, used for grating coconut. It was crafted in 1966 and although newer machine-made kudkudans exist, this item is still used in households in remote areas due to its practicality. The kudkudan’s historical significance lies in its role in preparing ingredients for traditional recipes, while its aesthetic value reflects the local culture and craftsmanship. It has minor physical damage, including stains and tears, and the wood is regularly replaced when damaged. Despite the availability of modern machines, families continue to use the kudkudan to save ...

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

PAMUHAG(Honey Collection)

Antique, Barbaza, Idao, Langkaon, Marigne, Mayabay, Nalusdan

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Pamuhag is a traditional way of harvesting honey by local residents in the upland barangays of the municipality of Barbaza, Antique. Harvest typically occurs during the dry season, from May to July, when trees bloom, and honey bees build their hives. The process involves smoking the bees out of their hives, climbing trees to access them, and extracting the honey using clean hands and a strainer. The knowledge of this practice has been passed down through generations, however younger generations are becoming less familiar with it. Honey collected through pamuhag is not only a valued local food source but also ...

Bodies of Water, Natural Heritage

NALUPA RIVER

Antique, Barbaza, Jinalinan

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Nalupa River is a calm and shallow river located in Purok 3, Jinalinan, in the municipality of Barbaza, Antique. Its waters are murky due to the silty riverbed and are surrounded by vegetation, including nipa trees. Historically, the river&apos;s name traces back to the third settlement of Barbaza during Spanish colonization, when the area called Nalupa served as a defensive site against Moro raids before the town moved to its current location. Today, Nalupa is known as Jinalinan, which means “where it came from” or “place of origin.” The river plays a crucial socioeconomic role, providing locals with livelihood ...

Heritage Houses/Vernacular Architecture, Tangible Immovable Heritage

GINDAP ANCESTRAL HOUSE

Antique, Barbaza, Poblacion

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Gindap Ancestral House, built in 1960 in Barbaza, Antique, is a two-story postwar home made of cement, hardwood, and brick, known for its solid structure and secret basement passage. Originally a simple house with two bedrooms, it was expanded over the years and became a gathering place for political figures and guests, including prominent leaders like Governor Evelio Javier and Assemblyman Arturo Pacificador. The house has remained in the Gindap family and was once home to Carlo Magno Gindap, a former mayor, and his wife Lydia, a school principal. Though some parts were repaired or altered, like windows and ...

KUDKUDAN KANG ESPANOLA FAMILY SA BARBAZA

Cultural Mapping Of Panay and Guimaras

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