Heritages Archive - Page 26 of 43 - Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Tinagbakan nga Manok is a traditional chicken dish from Tapaz, Capiz, known for using Tagbak, a local plant that gives the dish its distinct flavor. The recipe includes native chicken, Tagbak, labog, kadyos, and other local herbs. It originated during a famine in 1918, when locals discovered Tagbak as a useful and tasty food source. Knowledge of preparing Tinagbakan nga Manok is passed down informally through family and community events. While still widely enjoyed today, it faces challenges like the declining availability of Tagbak and the risk of younger generations losing interest. The community focus on education, promotion, and documentation ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

LANGKUGA

Capiz, Cuartero

February 18, 2026

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Langkuga, or Ginataang Bilo-bilo with Langka, is a traditional dessert from Cuartero, Capiz, made with glutinous rice balls, coconut milk, bananas, jackfruit, and other native ingredients. Though Bilo-bilo originally comes from Luzon, each region, has its own version, with Langkuga being a a take of Cuartero on the cuisine. This dish is typically served warm and is passed down through generations in families, often prepared during special events like birthdays and holidays. It holds cultural value as a symbol of family unity and also serves as a small source of income for some local households. Despite its significance, it is ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Performing Arts

KAHILWAYAN FESTIVAL / DANCE DRAMA

Iloilo, Poblacion, Sta. Barbara

February 18, 2026

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The Kahilwayan Festival in Santa Barbara, Iloilo, honors the town’s role in the Philippine Revolution, especially the first raising of the national flag outside Luzon, symbolizing freedom. It features a dance drama reenacting historic events and figures like Gen. Martin Delgado, with live music and the “Marcha Libertador” enhancing its impact. The festival promotes community pride and cultural identity, involving all barangays in parades, performances, and ceremonies such as flag-raising and wreath-laying. Local government offices, schools, and residents serve as cultural bearers, while knowledge is passed through workshops, rehearsals, and community participation. Though well-preserved, the festival faces challenges in training ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Oral Traditions and Expressions, including Language

BINABAYLAN MUSIC

Igtuble, Iloilo, Tubungan

February 18, 2026

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Binabaylan music is a traditional musical form used in healing rituals led by babaylans or folk healers in Tubungan, Iloilo, especially in barangays Igtuble, Igpaho, and Molina. It uses native instruments like the bandyo and gitara, creating spiritual soundscapes that accompany rituals such as awag and pasaka. This music plays a central role in the community’s spiritual life and is passed down through hands-on mentorship, participation in rituals, and oral tradition. Banda musicians and elders serve as cultural bearers, guiding the younger generation through active involvement in ceremonies. However, its survival is threatened by modern influences, lack of youth interest, ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

Kanding Dishes

Iloilo, Poblacion, San Miguel

February 18, 2026

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Kilawin, Paklay, and Dinuguan nga Kanding are three traditional goat-based dishes from San Miguel, Iloilo, each deeply rooted in local culinary heritage and social practices. Kilawin nga Kanding is slow-cooked for tenderness and passed down through intergenerational teaching at Kandingan sa Highway, reflecting its socioeconomic importance by supporting local farmers and promoting culinary pride. Paklay Kanding, known for its savory-sweet flavor from ingredients like pineapple and tomato sauce, is a specialty of Roldan’s restaurant and often prepared for gatherings, symbolizing community bonding and cultural identity. Dinuguan nga Kanding, a rich stew made with goat blood and meat, offers a bold ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

PANGHAWAN-HAWAN (CLEARING RITUAL)

Iloilo, San Joaquin, Sinogbuhan

February 18, 2026

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Panghawan-Hawan is a ritual performed to honor and ask spirits to leave an area before building, cutting trees, or exploring new land. It involves burning blessed palm leaves and hardened sap in a clay pot while reciting prayers to respectfully request permission and clearance from the spirits. This practice is mainly performed by babaylans in San Joaquin, who pass the knowledge down through generations. The ritual is featured in local cultural events like the Bayluhay Festival and reenactments of the Purchase of Panay, reinforcing its social and spiritual importance. Although widely known, only those with hereditary babaylan roles seriously observe ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

GINISA NGA SUKOL/LAYUG-LAYOG

Iloilo, Imbang Pequeño, San Enrique

February 18, 2026

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Ginisa nga Sukol is a traditional mushroom dish from Imbang Pequeño, San Enrique, made from the shaggy ink cap mushroom harvested during specific seasons. The recipe involves sautéing onion, garlic, and tomato or sour labog leaves, then cooking the mushroom with seasoning and sometimes added meat, vegetables, or egg. This dish originated after the establishment of the Universal Robina Corporation Sugar Central in the late 1960s, which created ideal conditions for mushroom growth. Both men and women, including young people, know how to prepare this delicacy, passing the knowledge down through observation and practice within families. The tradition remains strong ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

PAGLUTO KA ARIPAHOL

Iloilo, Pototan, Tuburan

February 18, 2026

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Pagluto ka Aripahol is a traditional rice cake-making practice in Tuburan, Pototan, Iloilo, passed down through generations and especially popular during local events and celebrations. The delicacy is made using pounded glutinous rice, grated coconut, sugar, and banana leaves, and is steamed in cans with pierced bottoms, a method learned through hands-on teaching and community collaboration. Women are the primary culture bearers, though men support by gathering materials; elders lead food demonstrations to pass on the skill to younger residents. However, the tradition faces challenges due to declining interest among the youth. Safeguarding measures include non-formal education, documentation, community-led training, ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

CARABAO-CARROZA FESTIVAL

Iloilo, Pavia, Poblacion

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Carabao-Carroza Festival, celebrated every May 3 in Pavia, Iloilo since 1971, honors farmers and their carabaos through vibrant parades, races, and a festival queen competition. Eighteen barangays participate by decorating carts (carrozas), dressing carabaos in colorful headdresses, and presenting muses in traditional attire, all showcasing local products and pride. A key attraction is the 100-meter carabao race, which draws large crowds and reflects the town’s agricultural heritage. The event began as a tribute to the carabao’s vital role in farming and has grown into a symbol of cultural identity and tourism. Local farmers, barangay officials, and residents actively participate, ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Knowledge and Practices Concerning Nature and the Universe

SINAMAK NGA PINYA

Agtambo, Iloilo, Passi

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Sinamak nga Pinya is a traditional pineapple-infused vinegar made in Barangay Agtambo, Passi City, using locally grown pineapples and spices like garlic, ginger, and chili. The craft dates back to the 1930s when pineapple farming began in the area, and locals created sinamak to reduce waste and enhance their dishes. The condiment is widely used in households, especially paired with dried fish, and is often stored in reused glass bottles. Both men and women, typically aged 15 and up, learn the practice through observation and hands-on experience with elders. However, its production depends on pineapple availability and is not always ...

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