DISTRICT OF CATBALOGAN I: PASAYAN FESTIVAL SYNOPSIS
Tungod nga an Samar nalilibutan han kadagatan, an karikuhan han Samarnon amo an kadagatan. Han pagkaada hin damo nga produkto nga hatag han Ginoo. Sugad han magkadurudilain nga klase han pasayan nga natatagamtaman han Samarnon. An pagdakop han pasayan han kabuhi han mga Catbaloganon.
An Catbalogan usa nga kilala nga mabaysay nga lugar nga maikukumpara hin ladawan hit usa nga iroy nga makakahatag hin sadang nga mga panginahanglanon. An siyudad han Catbalogan damo nga panginabuhi. Usa nga pinaagi amo an pandakop hin pasayan denhi ha aton kadagatan.
Sanglit mga bisita ug mga taga Samar, nahimugso ini nga "PASAYAN FESTIVAL"para maipakita an usa nga produkto han Catbalogan. An mga manarayaw magpapakita han ira paglukso ug pagpitik-pitik sugad han pasayan. Pinaagi han patron han siyudad, hi Sr. San Bartholomew han kinatuig nga pagsalin-urog Agosto 24, an pagpasalamat ginhahatag namon.
District of Catbalogan II: MANORUMBOK FESTIVAL
Manorumbok is one of the oldest yet most common ways of catching fish of most Catbaloganons. This way of fishing is widespread especially in the southern part of Maqueda Bay.
Manorumbok came from the native word tumbok meaning an instrument use to strike the sea surface to disturb the school of fish present in the area. The groups of fish that experience the strike of this instrument tumbok are pushed and guided towards the main instrument of catching fish which the fishnet or pukot.
The celebration of the Manorumbok Festival starts when the fishermen begins to grab upward the heavily loaded fishnet with the big and abundant catches of the day.
The fishermen who engage in this kind of fishing style use native made boat and sea paddle as instruments to carry the Manorumbok to the area where they catch fish.
Manorumbok fishing style is the most common, the most clean, the safest and, environment-friendly way of catching fish in the whole Maqueda Bay.
Catbalogan III: MANARAGAT FESTIVAL
Introduction
For this year, Catbalogan III District takes great pride in representing the time-honored livelihood of most Samareños living alongside the coastlines of the Samar Island.
In earliest times, and until these recent years, the Visayan seas especially the waters surrounding the island of samar is considered as one of the most productive waters in the country, thus, its people thrived in exploring its riches. Though early Samarenos employed primitive ways, they would normally obtain their catch even only on the shallow waters and along the seashores and from inadequate fishing gears and manually powered bancas or fishing boats, fishing vessels, the Samareno Mangirisda is now able to venture into the open seas and brave the deep waters of Samar and its neighboring islands, searching for bigger harvest.
Worship and ritual
The typical Mangirisda of the early years would not dare sail into the open waters without going through some rites or prayer for the Gods whom they recognizes to be responsible in providing for them a continuing food source and the preservation of their way of life.
Harvesting/selling
And most often than not, they are always rewarded more that what they would wish for a catch bouontiful enough to supply the principal food necessity of the early Samarenons even its neighboring islands.
During prepsent times, though, and with the onoset of modernfishing techniques, the Mangirisda of Samar takes pride in being able to supply part of the seafood requirement of Metro Manila and other towns and cities of Luzon.
Thanksgiving
A celebration comes next, this comes with honoring the patron saint of San Bartholomew for the blessings the Mangirisda received. This represented by dancing and merrymaking.
Again, it is with deep pride and admiration to present to you the Mangirisda of Catbalogan III District as they honor the traditional livelihood of our forefathers of the Samarenos.
Catbalogan IV: NUOS FESTIVAL
The Philippines being an archipelago is surrounded by one of the richest water in the world filled with nature's diversity. One of the 7,107 islands in our country is Samar. Its seas are perceived as an undeniable beauty and sanctuary of various creatures. One of which are squids or locally known as nuos - a unique diverse group of invertebrates. It's not like any other living things; our ancestors considered it as a mystical creature from its anatomy to the way it exists. All kinds of these squids are once free swimming around the sea at different depths and one of the sources of food to Samarnons. However, men being the dominant creatures created by God have been imprudent with their actions and inconsiderate in the manner of consuming. As the years go by these creatures began to weaken in number and struggled against the obstacles mostly created by us… humans. Now the questions remains, will these creatures - the nuos - survive the coming days?... months?... years?... or centuries to come?
Catbalogan V: MANARAGAT FESTIVAL: A CELEBRATION
The sea with its diverse and colorful life forms ---- fishes, corals, seaweeds, seashells, and many more mirror God's generosity and love for man. This particular creation of His provides livelihood to people who made use of the bounty offered by the seas.
Fishing villages have benefited and prospered from the relationship that they have with the seas… bountiful harvest of seafood, colorful corals, precious pearls, magnificent seashells, and other countless blessings. Man has enjoyed this ideal arrangement for a long time.
Man took whatever he could from the seas through different forms of fishing --- from the simple hook, line and sinker to the more sophisticated and destructive fishing trawls, cyanide poisoning and dynamite fishing. All these had wreaked havoc on the life of the sea creatures and the marina in general.
With the realization of his folly, man has decided to make reparations through calls for the preservation of the marine resources such as establishing fish sanctuaries and others.
Man's effort in saving and preserving the marine resources somehow gives assurance for the continuity of the bountiful blessings that the seas shower upon him and his descendants and this calls for a cause to celebrate the Manaragat Festival.
SIlanga Elementary School: SAPYAWAN FESTIVAL
The strategic coastal location of Barangay Silanga which faces the bounties and the richness of the Maqueda Bay has become a healthy fishing ground in the city of Catbalogan. Here, Sapyawan, a legal method of fishing has originated.
Sapyawan Festival traces back to the early settlers of the barangays folks whose main occupation was "Pagsapyaw". Sapyaw is a kind of occupational activity in fishing; it makes use of two big boats which are called the lawagan. It is commanded by a Manolong or commander of the ship while the rest of the crew is called Sapyawero.
A day in the life in sapyawan starts with the Manolong calling his crew to report to the shore through the sound of a budyong or by shouting "palawod na".
The sapyaweros upon hearing the sound of budyong or the voice of the manolong, rush to the shore to embark on their respective boats, as they paddle their way to the sea. An "abyador" will then lead the singing of medley of traditional folk songs which they compose on their own.
The lawagan which carry the lights that attract the fish will then look for a school of fish, upon seeing some, it will then call the pukuton and labasan. The big boats will then lower their nets as they circle their way to the school of fish. The catch will then be hauled to the labasan or to the other boats if necessary.
However, when the catch is scarce, the sapyaweros will seek the help of a tambalan. The tambalan will then perform a ritual called pagtubas to drive away the bad luck that befalls the sapyawan.
To celebrate the blessing from the bounty of the sea, the sapyaweros and their families sing and dance through the streets carrying the sea harvests, nets and other tools of the trade in grateful offering to the patron saint, St. Francis of Assisi.
Sapyawan is very close to the heart of the people Silanga because it originated in this place and has a great impact on the lives of its people. Its culture has become one of the prides of the province of Samar.
SILANGA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL: SAPYAWAN FESTIVAL
The strategic coastal location of Barangay Silanga which faces the bounties and the richness of the Maqueda Bay has become a healthy fishing ground in the city of Catbalogan. Here, Sapyawan, a legal method of fishing has originated.
Sapyawan Festival traces back to the early settlers of the barangays folks whose main occupation was "Pagsapyaw". Sapyaw is a kind of occupational activity in fishing; it makes use of two big boats which are called the lawagan. It is commanded by a Manolong or commander of the ship while the rest of the crew is called Sapyawero.
A day in the life in sapyawan starts with the Manolong calling his crew to report to the shore through the sound of a budyong or by shouting "palawod na".
The sapyaweros upon hearing the sound of budyong or the voice of the manolong, rush to the shore to embark on their respective boats, as they paddle their way to the sea. An "abyador" will then lead the singing of medley of traditional folk songs which they compose on their own.
The lawagan which carry the lights that attract the fish will then look for a school of fish, upon seeing some, it will then call the pukuton and labasan. The big boats will then lower their nets as they circle their way to the school of fish. The catch will then be hauled to the labasan or to the other boats if necessary.
However, when the catch is scarce, the sapyaweros will seek the help of a tambalan. The tambalan will then perform a ritual called pagtubas to drive away the bad luck that befalls the sapyawan.
To celebrate the blessing from the bounty of the sea, the sapyaweros and their families sing and dance through the streets carrying the sea harvests, nets and other tools of the trade in grateful offering to the patron saint, St. Francis of Assisi.
Sapyawan is very close to the heart of the people Silanga because it originated in this place and has a great impact on the lives of its people. Its culture has become one of the prides of the province of Samar.
SAMAR NATIONAL SCHOOL: MANARAGAT FESTIVAL
The festival opens up with a flashback on the rich virgin clean Maqueda Bay some decades ago. Indeed samarenos were consciously aware of saving the waters and seas as the performers all smile in the dance.
Behold! There was a rapid change of behavior among the fishermen and villagers. Our marine resources were destroyed. Villagers and fishermen screamed… complained over the seemingly incorrigible human destruction. Marine products have been exhausted and abused of human whims and caprices. The seas have turned polluted because of human undesirable activities.
Gone are the days when Maqueda Bay was a paradise for the Samarenos. Gone are the days when Catbaloganons live happily and sufficiently with abundant marine products.
Lo! The human destruction had caused upheaval. Men suffered. Death reigned over a hundred of Samar constituents.
The Samarenos have tremendously suffered from the wrath of Mother Nature. Men sobbed and begged for pardon. Men persistently invoked the power of God, and to their patron saint, St. Bartholomew who could only be the light to everyone.
At last men repented. The performers manifested their strong desire to rebuild Maqueda Bay. They shouted from all angles to fight over the destruction. They expressed their advocacy on the rehabilitation of marine resources. They swayed with the music wanting to bring back the beauty of the seas - clean and free from pollution.
Hurray! It's time to be united once again. The villagers rejoice, the fishes, squids and prawns giggle and simper. They call for unity.
The performance ended as it begun.
Samar College's Manaragat Festival
Catbalogan, the capital of Samar, has grown from a small fishing village to become the province's premier fish port and market. To celebrate the blessings from the bounty of the sea, fisher folks and their families sing and dance in the streets of Catbalogan carrying a cornucopia of sea harvests - crabs, shrimps, fish, stingrays, seashells, seaweeds, as well as their tolls of the trade in grateful offering to St. Bartholomew, the city's patron saint.
Samar State University: Halad Han Mangirisda
Fishermen, who according to legend were the first settlers of Catbalogan, depend so much on the richness of Maqueda Bay for living.
Fishes grow in abundance; old folks remember the coastal waters teeming with marine edibles that one gathered without much effort. A basket dipped into the sea yielded a catch of fish which were brought straight to the kitchen for supper.
But when the Maqueda Bay was victimized by illegal fishing, typhoons, and other sea calamities, the townspeople always sought refuge to Senior Can Bartholomew, who like them was a fisherman, to relieve them from the calamities and once again make Maqueda Bay ideal environs for fishes where townsfolk can depend once again for their living.
Rituals are also practiced to awaken Anitos to seek assistance from them for an abundant harvest.
Pangdan Integrated School: Tahong Festival
Samar Island with an area of 13, 100 sq. km. (5, 058 sq. m.) is separated on the north-west from the island of Luzon. Catbalogan, on the western coast, is Samar's major city and capital of the Samar Province. It is the center of commerce and industry. It is not only rich of agricultural products but also abundant of marine life. Crab, shrimp, lapu-lapu, and mussel to name a few, are rich along Maqueda Bay waters. That is why fishing is the common source of living of the residents of Catbalogan.
The very same livelihood has sustained poor mussel farmers of Barangay Pangdan. Residents are positive to venture on polyculture by growing mussels. Villagers and Tahong growers are optimistic that they would not only benefit from it for human consumption but also evenly supply demands from neighboring municipalities.
Catbalogan again is celebrating its city fiesta. The carnival fills the air once again. Catbaloganons give joyous thanks to the patron saint for the bountiful crops that would sustain them for the whole year and for the years to come. Dance ritual is done as a form of thanksgiving in honor of the miraculous image of Saint Bartholomew.
CNCHS: Halad Mangirisda
An halad mangirisda festival usa nga ginhigaraan nga tradisyon han mga mangirisda ug manlalabas, bisan diin nga lugar han Samar naghahalad para han maupay nga pamaligya ngan diri ine maging delikado nga panarabahoan. Nahigaraan han "Halad" an paghalad han isda , asin, kandila, manok nga ugis, o talisayon nga manok buyogon nga gin-uupdan han palaspas para han katanggal han kasakit han lawas. An mga tawo kon nakita hin sugad hiton nga butang nga nagkakaurusa hira diri la ha paghalad pati pagtoo gud nga dako han aton patron nga hi Sr. San Bartholomew.
Guinsorongan Integrated School: Maglulurop Festival
An maglulurop usa nga mangirisda nga magkukuha han mga produkto ha kadagatan pinaagi hin paggamit hin pana. Usa ini nga kadaan nga pinaagi hin man iba nga produkto ha kadagatan sugad han aba-aba, tuwad, bukawil, karangkangan, ug pagpana han mga isda. An iba nga mga manlulurop nagamit hin serep proteksyon ha mata ngan maklaro an pagkita ha ilarom han dagat. An iba liwat nga manlulurop nagamit hin compressor ug kapay agd maabot niya an pinakahilarom nga parte han kadagatan ha pagkuha hin tipay nga may perlas. Dinhe liwat niya makikita an kahusay ug kauray han mga iba-iba nga mga produkto ha dagat sgad han korals, iba-iba nga klase nga isda nga may kadurudilain nga kolor. An maglulurop simple la ngan ordinaryo nga mangirisda, pero diri ngatanan nakakahimo hin paglurop kon waray hiya abilidad ug kahusayan hine nga trabaho. An aton mga kaapoy apuyan paglurop an ira ginagamit ha pagdakop hin isda, labotla nga waray konsumo ha gasoline, madali pa makakakuha hin isda o anuman nga produkto ha dagat. Waray ginruruba nga bonayan han isda, waray ginruruba nga mga manaragat, waray gindedestruso nga mga produkto han dagat ug labaw han ngatanan legal nga paagi hin panagat.