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 family members learn from their elders. Despite challenges like the cost of materials, including scrap metal and charcoal, the craft remains a vital part of the cultural heritage and the local economy of Nueva Valencia.
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