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, and promotion through local food fairs to preserve and spread awareness of this culinary heritage.
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Irish Joy Adorio, 2024
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Rene M. Ticzon, Joshua P. Paracale, Kathy Provido
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banana leaf steaming, community collaboration, culinary tradition, Cultural Heritage, Filipino rice cakes, food demonstrations, food fairs promotion, glutinous rice delicacy, hands-on learning, heritage preservation, Iloilo delicacies, indigenous cooking methods, intergenerational transmission, local events, non-formal education, Pagluto ka Aripahol, traditional rice cake, Tuburan Pototan Iloilo, women culture-bearers, youth engagement challenges
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