1.
VISAYAS

2.
VISAYAS
• It is divided into three administrative regions:
CENTRAL VISAYAS, EASTERN VISAYAS, and
WESTERN VISAYAS.
• LANGUAGES: Cebuano (the largest group), Ilonggo
(Hiligaynon), Kinaray-a, Akeanon, Waray-Waray, and
Leyte.

3.
PANAY ISLAND

4.
PANAY ISLAND
• It is one of the largest islands of the archipelago composed of the provinces
of Iloilo, Antique, Aklan, Capiz, and the Island of Guimaras.
• WEAVING is the primary form of arts and crafts.
• “TEXTILE CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES”
• Weaving from indigenous fibers such as JUSI and PIÑA become popular
latter part of 19th century.

5.
PATADYONG
• It is a wrap-around piece of cloth worn by women as a skirt and
is usually paired with KIMONA.
• It can also be used as a shade to protect from the heat of sun or
the onslaught of rain.
• It is made up of COTTON and ABACA.
• Later in 80’s they started using polyester.

6.
PIÑA WEAVING
• Is an age-old tradition in Aklan, the leading manufacturer of piña cloth in
the country.
• They snap the short leaves of the plant and remove the thorny sides. The
first set of fiber are called BASTOS.
• After this, it is scraped with a coconut shell to get the finer LINAWAN
fibers.

7.
KAPIZ/CAPIZ SHELL
• It is bleached and dried before being pressed or cut
into different shapes.
• These are formed into various craft products like
plates, utility box, chandelier, and windows.

8.
KAPIZ/CAPIZ SHELL

9.
NEGROS ISLAND

10.
NEGROS ISLAND
• In the pre Hispanic times, the island of NEGROS is called BUGLAS after
the type of grass similar to SUGARCANE that grows abundantly in the
island.
• Weaving is an integral part of the lives of NEGRENSES.
• They only use pandan and buri leaves.

11.
SINAMAY WEAVING
• It is a world class industry.
• It is made from ABACA TWINE
and indigenous plants similar to
banana.

12.
SINAMAY WEAVING

13.
BOHOL

14.
BOHOL
• Basket weaving is among the earliest industries that have been
established in Bohol, particularly in the town of ANTEQUERA,
the “BASKET CAPITAL OF BOHOL.”
• It is made from: bamboo, rattan, wicker, nito, buri, SIG-ID, and
other vines.
• The municipality of TUBIGON is known as the “LOOM
WEAVING CENTER OF THE PROVINCE.”

15.
BASEY, SAMAR

16.
BASEY, SAMAR
•Is known for its woven products such as mats,
wall decorations, and the famous colourful
sleeping mat called “BANIG.”

17.
MAT WEAVING
• A typical banig measures around 2x3 meters, and is
as thin as a sheet of chipboard. It is made from
TIKOG, a reed grass that grows in swampy areas
along the rice fields.
• The colourful banigs are more expensive than
simple ones.

18.
BANIG

19.
FESTIVALS IN THE
VISAYAS

20.
ATI ATIHAN FESTIVAL

21.
ATI ATIHAN FESTIVAL
• The most popular, most colourful, and fun-filled festival in the
Philippines particularly in KALIBO, AKLAN.
• It is held every THIRD SUNDAY of JANUARY in honor of
the arrival of the SANTO NIÑO as a gift of FERDINAND
MAGELLAN to the queen of Cebu.
• All the participants cover themselves with SOOT to look like the
ATI, natives of AKLAN.

22.
MASSKARA FESTIVAL

23.
MASSKARA FESTIVAL
• In Bacolod, it is most spectacular display of colors,
beauty, and culture of NEGRENSES.
• MASSKARA comes from two words, “MASS” meaning
CROWD, and “CARA” which means FACE.
• “CITY OF SMILES”

24.
PINTADOS-KASADYAAN FESTIVAL

25.
PINTADOS-KASADYAAN FESTIVAL
• In TACLOBAN CITY, is a cultural-religious celebration
to honor the feast day of the SANTO NIÑO or the
HOLY CHILD.
• It is a joint festival of the PINTADOS and the
KASADYAAN festivities which features the unique
culture and colourful history of the PROVINCE OF
LEYTE through dance presentations.