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 ...