Culture

Culture

          Come to Bohol – and experience the imaginative expressions of the Boholano spirit, the vitality of its culture, and the beauty of its artistic world.

          The echoes of history resound in Bohol. Bohol is also a land of history, a land of heroes. The Blood Compact between Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and Datu Sikatuna, the Longest Revolt against Spanish Colonialism led by Francisco Dagohoy – these are just but two important historical chapters in Philippine history, contributing to the shaping of Filipino nationhood through the courage, patriotism, creativity, sense of brotherhood, and commitment of our Boholano heroes and statesmen.

Sandugo Festival

          And these virtues and values have been celebrated in many a cultural event, through the efforts of a lot of artists and cultural works.

          The most festive of all is the SANDUGO FESTIVAL SEASON, celebrated every July.

Loboc Children’s Choir

         

          Be enthralled with the angelic voices of the famous Children’s Choir from Loboc, twice National Champion in the NAMCYA Competition for Children’s Choirs.

Teatro Bol-anon

         

          Be magnetized by the dramatic power of Teatro Bol-anon, the first repertory theater company in Bohol.

        

     

Loay Pipe Organ

          

          The Province of Bohol boasts of 10 pipe organs. Of late, only one has been fully restored that of the Loay parish church. A successful inaugural concert was held last May 30 with the Benedictine monk, Fr. Benildus Ma. Maramba performing.

Heritage Site

         

          Most of the colonial structures still existing on the island were erected at the instigation of the Spanish friars. The structures served well during their time, and even today, their utilization speaks well of their adaptation and usefulness.

Cottage Industries

         

          Our Culture Tourism in Bohol also includes a visit to the folk craft and cottage industries obtaining in several towns. Make a culturally enriching observation of village life as it throbs with the gentle activity of family-based village crafts and industries. Like loom weaving in Tubigon and Inabanga.