The kawa of the Carabago family is a traditional cauldron, made of iron, used primarily for large-scale cooking, and was once used to boil sugarcane juice to make muscovado sugar. This kawa was purchased in 1974 and has been passed down through generations, now owned by Gener Carabago. With a wide, shallow shape and signs of wear, including rust and abrasion, the kawa was a central tool in the local sugar production industry, contributing to the community’s economy and social life. Its use declined when there were no longer workers available to operate it, but it remains an important symbol of the community’s agricultural history. Over time, the kawa has been neglected, leading to physical deterioration and potential health risks from stagnant water. Efforts have been made to preserve and safeguard it, including appointing a caretaker to prevent theft.
Photo Credit/s:
Kristine Nicole G. Maprangala, 2024
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Kristine Nicole G. Maprangala,Ixxy G. Precioso
Tags:
1974, 1989, abrasion, agricultural history, Carabago family, caretaker, conservation efforts, decline in use, deterioration, Gener Carabago, iron, Kawa, large-scale cooking, local economy, muscovado sugar, neglect, preservation, rust, stagnant water, sugar industry, sugarcane juice, traditional Filipino cooking cauldron, wide shallow shape, workers
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