The Tultugan Festival, held every December 26 in Maasin, Iloilo, celebrates the town’s bamboo heritage, especially its traditional bamboo instruments known as “tultog.” Recognized as the “Bamboo Capital of Panay,” Maasin uses this festival to highlight bamboo’s cultural, artistic, and economic significance. Events include vibrant street dances, musical performances using bamboo, and displays of local craftsmanship, especially by skilled artisans. Cultural knowledge is passed down through oral traditions, mentorship, workshops, and modern media like social platforms and documentaries. Despite financial, environmental, and logistical challenges, the local government actively supports and promotes the festival to preserve Maasin’s heritage and sustain bamboo-related ...