Cebu has a number of delicacies that visitors can bring with them after visiting the island. These delicacies include the peanut browas, toasted mini mamons, and the butterscotch, among others. You can find these delicacies in pasalubong centers and supermarkets in and around metro Cebu. Aside from these pasalubong items, some of the towns and cities of the island also offer their own delicacies. One of these delicacies can be found in Danao City in the north, the kiseo.
Butterscotch of Lola Pureza – image source: Lola Pureza’s Facebook Page
Danao City
There are no particular records showing how Danao got its name. But one legend emerged in the 1960s indicating that the name was due to miscommunication between the locals and the Spaniards. The legend shows that a Spanish captain commissioned by the Spanish authorities to establish towns in Cebu chanced upon natives tending to carabaos wallowing in a pond. He asked them for the name of the place, but the natives could not understand the Spaniard. They thought he was asking for the name of the pond, and they answered danawan or pond. Since the Spaniard was not familiar with the local language, he only heard the first two syllables, da-naw. From that point on, the place was called Danao.
There are no particular records showing how Danao got its name. But one legend emerged in the 1960s indicating that the name was due to miscommunication between the locals and the Spaniards. The legend shows that a Spanish captain commissioned by the Spanish authorities to establish towns in Cebu chanced upon natives tending to carabaos wallowing in a pond. He asked them for the name of the place, but the natives could not understand the Spaniard. They thought he was asking for the name of the pond, and they answered danawan or pond. Since the Spaniard was not familiar with the local language, he only heard the first two syllables, da-naw. From that point on, the place was called Danao.
Kiseo of Danao – image source: danaopride14.blogspot.com
Kiseo
Danao City actually offers a number of delicacies local and foreign visitors can try. One of these delicacies is a locally-produced cheese made out of carabao’s milk, the kiseo. While the island does not have sufficient space for cattle grazing, the city does have a tradition of making cheese. Aside from Danao City, the kiseo is also produced in other places in the island of Cebu.
Danao City actually offers a number of delicacies local and foreign visitors can try. One of these delicacies is a locally-produced cheese made out of carabao’s milk, the kiseo. While the island does not have sufficient space for cattle grazing, the city does have a tradition of making cheese. Aside from Danao City, the kiseo is also produced in other places in the island of Cebu.
Kiseo of Danao – image source: danaopride14.blogspot.com
If you ever find yourself in the city of Danao in the north, you can check out some of the tourist spots in the area. While enjoying these sites, you may also want to try the kiseo of Danao, which you can enjoy with a freshly-baked pandesal from a local bakery.
Kiseo of Danao – image source: Danasan Eco Adventure Park Facebook Page
Have you tried the kiseo of Danao already? Tell us about it on the comments section below.
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