VISAYAS

VISAYAS
• It is divided into three administrative regions:
CENTRAL VISAYAS, EASTERN VISAYAS, and
WESTERN VISAYAS.
• LANGUAGES: Cebuano (the largest group), Ilonggo
(Hiligaynon), Kinaray-a, Akeanon, Waray-Waray, and
Leyte.
PANAY ISLAND
 PANAY ISLAND
• It is one of the largest islands of the archipelago composed of the provinces
of Iloilo, Antique, Aklan, Capiz, and the Island of Guimaras.
• WEAVING is the primary form of arts and crafts.
• “TEXTILE CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES”
• Weaving from indigenous fibers such as JUSI and PIÑA become popular
latter part of 19th century.
 PATADYONG
• It is a wrap-around piece of cloth worn by women as a skirt and
is usually paired with KIMONA.
• It can also be used as a shade to protect from the heat of sun or
the onslaught of rain.
• It is made up of COTTON and ABACA.
• Later in 80’s they started using polyester.
 PIÑA WEAVING
• Is an age-old tradition in Aklan, the leading manufacturer of piña cloth in
the country.
• They snap the short leaves of the plant and remove the thorny sides. The
first set of fiber are called BASTOS.
• After this, it is scraped with a coconut shell to get the finer LINAWAN
fibers.
 KAPIZ/CAPIZ SHELL

• It is bleached and dried before being pressed or cut

into different shapes.
• These are formed into various craft products like
plates, utility box, chandelier, and windows.
KAPIZ/CAPIZ SHELL
NEGROS ISLAND
 NEGROS ISLAND
• In the pre Hispanic times, the island of NEGROS is called BUGLAS after
the type of grass similar to SUGARCANE that grows abundantly in the
island.
• Weaving is an integral part of the lives of NEGRENSES.
• They only use pandan and buri leaves.
SINAMAY WEAVING
• It is a world class industry.
• It is made from ABACA TWINE
and indigenous plants similar to
banana.
SINAMAY WEAVING
BOHOL
 BOHOL
• Basket weaving is among the earliest industries that have been
established in Bohol, particularly in the town of ANTEQUERA,
the “BASKET CAPITAL OF BOHOL.”
• It is made from: bamboo, rattan, wicker, nito, buri, SIG-ID, and
other vines.
• The municipality of TUBIGON is known as the “LOOM
WEAVING CENTER OF THE PROVINCE.”
BASEY, SAMAR
 BASEY, SAMAR

• Is known for its woven products such as mats,

wall decorations, and the famous colourful
sleeping mat called “BANIG.”
 MAT WEAVING

• A typical banig measures around 2x3 meters, and is

as thin as a sheet of chipboard. It is made from
TIKOG, a reed grass that grows in swampy areas
along the rice fields.
• The colourful banigs are more expensive than
simple ones.
BANIG
FESTIVALS IN THE
VISAYAS
ATI ATIHAN FESTIVAL
 ATI ATIHAN FESTIVAL
• The most popular, most colourful, and fun-filled festival in the
Philippines particularly in KALIBO, AKLAN.
• It is held every THIRD SUNDAY of JANUARY in honor of
the arrival of the SANTO NIÑO as a gift of FERDINAND
MAGELLAN to the queen of Cebu.
• All the participants cover themselves with SOOT to look like the
ATI, natives of AKLAN.
MASSKARA FESTIVAL
 MASSKARA FESTIVAL

• In Bacolod, it is most spectacular display of colors,

beauty, and culture of NEGRENSES.
• MASSKARA comes from two words, “MASS” meaning
CROWD, and “CARA” which means FACE.
• “CITY OF SMILES”
PINTADOS-KASADYAAN FESTIVAL
PINTADOS-KASADYAAN FESTIVAL

• In TACLOBAN CITY, is a cultural-religious celebration

to honor the feast day of the SANTO NIÑO or the
HOLY CHILD.
• It is a joint festival of the PINTADOS and the
KASADYAAN festivities which features the unique
culture and colourful history of the PROVINCE OF
LEYTE through dance presentations.