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Celebrating The Pamuhuan Festival Of Pinamungajan

8/9/2017

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​Residents of Cebu have benefitted from the natural resources offered by their respective towns. As a way of expressing their gratitude for the blessings they receive each year, the residents typically celebrate a festival that also honors the patron saint of their town. The Pinamuohan or Pamuhuan Festival of Pinamungajan is one of these festivals celebrated in the island.
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Pamuhuan Festival – image source: Pasigarbo sa Sugbo Festival - CEBU Province Facebook Page
Pinamungajan

The town of Pinamungajan is the largest producer of bangus and coconut on the island of Cebu. The name of the town was based on the Cebuano term “Pinamuhuan,” which means the share of the worker of the harvest. The name also shows the rich natural resources of the town. Aside from bangus and coconut, the town also produces other agricultural products, such as corn, yam, and sweet potato, among others. 
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Pamuhuan Festival – image source: Pasigarbo sa Sugbo Festival - CEBU Province Facebook Page
Pamuhuan Festival

The Pinamuohan or Pamuhuan Festival is a way for residents of the town of Pinamungajan to give thanks for the blessings they receive each year. The festival was first celebrated in 2008 in response to the thrust of former governor Gwen Garcia for each town and city in Cebu to hold a festival as part of the culture and heritage of their locale.  The name of the festival was based on the original name of the town. 
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Pamuhuan Festival – image source: cebu-bluewaters.com.ph
​When the Pamuhuan Festival was first celebrated, local officials focused on highlighting the past, present, and future of the town. These three aspects were depicted in the street dancing competition and ritual showdown near the end of the day. In addition, the costumes and props of the dancers also reflected the main theme of the festival. 
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Pamuhuan Festival – image source: garbosugbuanon.com
In addition, the Pamuhuan Festival also highlights the natural wonders one can find in the town. These natural wonders include the white sand beaches of Campalabo Islet, the caves dotting the different barangays of the town, and the rice hills that look similar to the Chocolate Hills of Bohol.
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Pamuhuan Festival – image source: Pasigarbo sa Sugbo Festival - CEBU Province Facebook Page
​The participants of the street dancing competition and ritual showdown of the festival are elementary and high school students of the different schools in the town. The Pamuhuan Festival is celebrated on May 4 of each year.  It is also celebrated in honor of the patron saint of the town, Sta Monica. 
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Pamuhuan Festival – image source: Pasigarbo sa Sugbo Festival - CEBU Province Facebook Page
The Pinamuohan or Pamuhuan Festival is just one of the many festivals celebrated in the island of Cebu. These festivals are held as a way for the residents of each town to express their gratitude for the blessings they receive every year. It is also celebrated in honor of the patron saints of each of these towns. 
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Pamuhuan Festival – image source: Pasigarbo sa Sugbo Festival - CEBU Province Facebook Page
Have you experienced the Pamuhuan Festival of Pinamungajan already? Tell us about it on the comments section below.
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