Heritages Archive - Page 30 of 43 - Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Tinuob nga Sisi is a traditional dish from Ajuy, Iloilo, rooted in its cultural relevance and the community’s fishing heritage. It is made by wrapping Sisi (a type of shellfish) in banana leaves, along with salt, sugar, lemongrass, and ginger, then steaming or grilling it for a few minutes. This dish has long served as an affordable nourishing meal for low-income families, especially during hard times, and it remains popular today. However, threats such as habitat destruction, climate change, over-harvesting, and the gradual loss of traditional knowledge pose risks to its survival. Local efforts such as non-formal education and the ...

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

SALT MAKING

Bubog, Guimaras, Sebaste, Sibunag

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Salt making is practiced in the coastal barangays of Sebaste and Bubog in Sibunag, Guimaras, where residents use punungan or fishponds during the dry season, January until May, to produce salt. The practice in the barangay was said to have began in 1983 when Teofisto Vilchez converted his fishpond into an asinan to provide income and employment. At present, only Sebaste remained active in salt production, sustained by 39 workers in the Sebaste-Bubog Salt-Making Association. The process of salt production involves creating clay boxes (kahons) and filling them with seawater. Once the salt has dried and crystallized, it is harvested ...

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

PAGPANULO

Guimaras, Igcawayan, San Lorenzo, Suclaran

February 18, 2026

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Pagpanulo, or night gleaning, is a traditional practice in the coastal barangays of Igcawayan and Suclaran in San Lorenzo, Guimaras, where people catch various shellfish and small fishes during low tide at night. Originally, gleaners used bamboo torches (sulo), later replaced by kerosene-fueled gauze lamps, and now flashlights or headlamps for better lighting. The tools they use include bolos, knives, and any type of a container to collect species like shrimp, crab, and various fish, which are either consumed or sold for income. This activity is best done during the habagat season when rivers overflow. The practice is passed down ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Traditional Craftsmanship

PAGPAMANDAY SANG BINANGON

Guimaras, Lanipe, Nueva Valencia

February 18, 2026

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Pagpamanday, or blacksmithing, is a traditional craft practiced in Barangay Lanipe, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras, passed down through generations. The process involves using scrap materials, typically from jeepney muelle, which are heated, shaped, and sharpened into tools like binangon, knives, and plows. Blacksmiths, or manugpamanday, use an anvil, hammer, and sanding machine to shape the material, grinding and polishing it, before quenching it in water to ensure durability. The craft is a significant source of livelihood for local families and is actively practiced by men typically aged 30-65 in the community. Knowledge of blacksmithing is transmitted informally through apprenticeships, where younger ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Performing Arts

ANG PAGTALTAL SA BALAAN BUKID

Balcon Melliza, Guimaras, Hoskyn, Jordan, Poblacion, Rizal

February 18, 2026

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Ang Pagtaltal sa Balaan Bukid is a theatrical re-enactment of the Passion of Christ, performed every Good Friday in the barangays of Poblacion, Rizal, Hoskyn, and Balcon Melliza in Jordan, Guimaras. First performed in 1975, the play starts at 12:00 PM and concludes at 3:00 PM, dramatizing key Lenten scenes from Christ’s entry into Jerusalem, His trial, crucifixion, and the Pieta. Originally a pantomime with only a narrator, the passion play has evolved to include dialogue, costumes, and dubbing to enhance its production. The play features 130 to 150 cast members, primarily volunteers, including youth and children, with plans beginning ...

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

PAGPANGLABAY

Buenavista, Guimaras, San Miguel, Sawang, Zaldivar

February 18, 2026

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Pagpanglabay is a traditional fishing method practiced in coastal barangays of Buenavista, Guimaras like San Miguel, Zaldivar, and Sawang. It involves using a long line baited with hooks placed at regular intervals, set in either deep-sea or coastal waters to catch fish. The practice is done during the night, the practice begins with the nagapanglabay preparing the labay, attaching hooks and bait depending on what they intend to catch, and then deploying it into the water. After soaking for 2 to 3 hours, the line is retrieved, and the caught fish are sold locally. The practice is learned informally and ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

PAGMAMA (BETEL NUT CHEWING)

Antique, Valderrama

February 18, 2026

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Pagmama, or betel nut chewing, is a traditional practice in the rural areas of Valderrama, Panay, and neighboring provinces. This is commonly practiced by elders and younger generations who imitate the practice. The process involves preparing ingredients such as betel nut, apog (lime), tobacco, and buyo leaves, which are then chewed together to produce a red-colored saliva. This practice is known to serve various purposes, including socialization, stress relief, and as a folk remedy for ailments like toothaches and stomachaches. Despite its perceived health benefits, the practice is becoming less popular among the younger generation due to concerns over aesthetics, ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Traditional Craftsmanship

PAMANDAY

Antique, Sibalom

February 18, 2026

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Pamanday, or blacksmithing, is a traditional craft practiced by skilled artisans in Sibalom, Antique. The primary tools used by blacksmiths include mallets, anvils, and grinders. The process involves heating metal, usually from leaf springs, shaping it with a mallet, and sharpening it using a grindstone. Blacksmiths also add aesthetic touches to their work, particularly to bolos, often crafting handles from carabao horns shaped into dragon heads. The craft has been passed down through generations, the craft continues to thrive, producing bladed weapons such as bolos for both local use and broader markets, including in online markets. Historically, blacksmithing served to ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage,

FEAST OF ST. BLAISE

Antique, Sebaste

February 18, 2026

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The Feast of St. Blaise is an annual religious celebration in Sebaste, Antique, honoring the patron saint of throat illness, animals, wool combers, and trade. The festival takes place on the 2nd and 3rd days of February, attracting devotees from across Panay Island who believe in his miraculous healing powers. The celebration involves rituals such as the “palapak,” where participants place their heads beneath the statue of St. Blaise for blessings, with accompanying prayer vigils, mass, and processions. Devotees, including local Sebastehanons and pilgrims, pass down the tradition to younger generations through both formal and non-formal education, often by participating ...

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Traditional Craftsmanship

GEMSTONE TREE MAKING

Antique, San Remigio, Tubudan

February 18, 2026

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Gemstone tree making is a handicraft practiced in Tubudan, San Remigio, Antique, where semi-precious stones like agate and jade are used to create decorative miniature trees. The process involves cutting stones into small pieces, shaping them into leaves, and attaching them to trunks and branches made of wires using a sealant. The trees are then coated with shellac or resin as finish, and are mounted on driftwood or larger stones for stability. The gemstone trees are not only decorative pieces and souvenirs, but are also featured in local festivals, contributing to the region’s economy. However, increasing demand for these trees ...

TINUOB NGA SISI

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