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BULALO FOR POTTERY MAKING OF THE FORTUGANA FAMILY

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BULALO FOR POTTERY MAKING OF THE FORTUGANA FAMILY

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The bulalo is a small, glassy stone tool used by the Fortugana family in Miagao for almost 200 years to polish pottery and enhance its shine. Measuring just 2 cm high, it was discovered along the Cagbang riverbank and found to produce a distinct luster not seen in other stones. It has been passed down through six generations and remains a vital part of the family’s pottery-making tradition. The stone’s ability to make pots more visually appealing helps increase their market value, making it economically significant. Today, the bulalo is rare and hard to replace, with few similar stones found ...
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BAYE-BAYE

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Baye-Baye is a traditional sweet rice delicacy, made from glutinous rice, grated young coconut, sugar, and water, known for its chewy texture and cultural significance. It is a staple snack in Miagao, prepared during special occasions and religious holidays, often sold in local markets and made by families using traditional tools and methods. The process requires time, patience, and skill, typically passed down through generations. Challenges to its continuity include declining interest among youth, and limited documentation. . Safeguarding measures include non-formal education, documentation, promotion during festivals, and provincial efforts like cultural mapping, media promotion, and planned publications to preserve ...
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MIAGOS

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The Miagos, is a native shrub commonly found along riverbanks in some barangays of Miagao, Iloilo. It has long, pointed, smooth leaves that become slimy when wet, and produces small round fruits in bunches. The plant has no flowers or fragrance, and its brown roots are used in traditional medicine to treat arthritis and liver problems. The name Miagao is believed to have come from this plant, which was abundant when the Spaniards arrived, making it culturally significant. Although classified as Least Concern by the IUCN, the plant faces threats from pollution, especially plastic waste, flash floods, and pests, and ...
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