HOMETOWN CARIGARA

D/C NIERVES, ADRIAN JAMES A. I am Adrian James Nierves, eldest of two siblings, from Carigara, Leyte, and a 3rd year college student of University of Cebu METC. Carigara is known to be the first town established in Eastern Visayas. It was founded on January 25, 1571, almost 452 years ago by the late Datu Gara. The town was firstly called Kan Gara which means "that of Gara". Carigara is also known for it's delicious delicacies, products, landmarks, and beautiful sceneries. Come and see! ENTRY #1  DATU GARA SHRINE  In my hometown, Carigara Leyte, there is a sculpture that is called as the Datu Gara Shrine. Datu Gara was known to be the leader of this town and the name of the town was named after him. It was first named as Kangara, then changed to Carigara, which is obviously still used at this present time . I have seen this sculpture personally and I love how detailed it was from the features of his face to the style of his clothing and up to the weapon that he had used in