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RYMER GENGONI

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Rymer Gengoni is an artist from Guimbal, Iloilo, recognized for creating art that expresses deep emotions and connects with viewers. He works with various materials but is especially known for his terra cotta sculptures and detailed paintings. Gengoni has earned awards in national competitions, such as the GSIS and Metrobank art contests, and was honored by his hometown as an Outstanding Guimbalanon in Visual Arts. He also works with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas as a designer of coins, medals, and banknotes, earning him national recognition through the Gawad Gantimpala awards. His art mixes tradition and modern techniques, helping elevate ...
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CRESENCIANO E. GAYOMA

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Cresenciano E. Gayoma, born in Guimbal, Iloilo in 1920, is a celebrated composer known for creating The Guimbal March and The Guimbal Hymn. His music is deeply tied to the identity and pride of his hometown, often performed during local ceremonies and events. Through his compositions, Gayoma blended tradition with modern elements, using both Hiligaynon/Kinaray-a and English to reach a wider audience. These works are preserved and shared by his family, ensuring that his musical legacy remains alive in the community. Gayoma’s music not only showcases his talent but also strengthens unity and cultural pride among the people of Guimbal.
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1883 CAMPANA MUJER OF GUIMBAL PARISH CHURCH

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The 1883 Campana Mujer is a copper church bell owned by Guimbal Parish Church and is about 140 years old. It has a cross and the year of manufacture engraved on it, and it is used to signal mass times, burials, and prayers for the dying. The bell is rung first during funerals of females and children under seven, and it also alerts the community during events like natural disasters. Only trained bell ringers, or Kampaneros, are allowed to ring it to keep its sound clear and meaningful. The bell shows signs of oxidation and rust, especially on the clapper, ...
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DAGYAW (SPIRIT OF COMMUNAL UNITY AND COOPERATION)

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Dagyaw, also known as bayanihan, is a traditional Filipino practice of communal unity where people voluntarily help one another, especially during times of need. Originating from pre-colonial times and still active in Guimbal, Iloilo, dagyaw includes tasks like house relocation, farming, and community support during events like weddings, funerals, or calamities. Men often handle labor intensive work while women and children help with cleaning and food preparation. It is passed down through generations by encouraging youth to witness and participate in community service. However, it faces challenges from modernization and weakened neighborly ties, though it remains vital in rural communities.
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GUIMBAL VANISHING MANSION

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The Guimbal Vanishing Mansion is a century-old acacia tree, located in front of Gate 1 of Guimbal National High School, known for its wide canopy and eerie stories. Though exotic and native of South America, it has adapted well in the Philippines and is visible in some barangays, growing as a perennial tree. Local legends say a mysterious mansion sometimes appears near the tree, along with ghostly figures like a white lady, a kapre, and dwendes, adding to its spooky reputation. One well-known story involves a taxi driver who saw a beautiful mansion vanish into the acacia tree after dropping ...
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