THE BEST OF 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 the battle which is called ‘sundang’ in our waray-waray dialect.
Sundang’ is a weapon that is still being used and being manufactured in my hometown. It has sharp blade and It is used in various ways such as in farming, in cutting the ‘buko’ into half or basically anything, and sometimes for defense. I believe that Datu Gara had a great influence in this because he had owned a ‘sundang’ as his weapon.

These two things are the pride of Carigara in my opinion because there is no ‘Carigara’ when Datu Gara did not come & lead the town. There is also no influence of ‘sundang’ in this town without him.

  
 
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ENTRY #2

CARIGARA 

The first Spanish settlement in the Eastern Visayas was Carigara, previously known as Kangara. 
The week-long festival will feature a number of socio-cultural events, including nocturnal activities named "Magara (elegant) sa Carigara.

Carigara, officially the Municipality of Carigara, is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 54,656 people. The town, founded in 1571, is the first town established in the entire region of Eastern Visayas

Carigara is known for its pastillas, humba, sundang (machete), and the hubhob, a local delicacy made from grated cassava, egg, kalamay, milk, and sugar cooked inside a bagacay (bamboo pole) over charcoals.
And now Carigar has 49 barangay's in total.




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ENTRY #3

HOLY CROSS PARISH CARIGARA CHURCH 

Holy Cross Church is a Roman Catholic church located in the town of Carigara, Leyte, Philippines. It is also called Holy Cross Parish Church or Carigara Church. It is the oldest church and the first ever parish founded in the province of Leyte.

The feast day of the Holy Cross is every July 16. The date is significant as it is recalls the historic triumph of King Alfonso leading the charge of the Christian forces against Islamic army under the leadership of Miramamolin. Even after the dedication of the date of July 16th as feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, the town continues to celebrate their fiesta on this date.

Holy Cross Parish is also a landmark to the Carigaraons, giving guidance to its affiliated school - Holy Cross College of Carigara. Moreover, Holy Cross Parish is also consider as the Mother Chruch of the Vicariate of Carigara, accommodating the parishes and mission stations from the neighboring municipalities.


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