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MAPA NG BILIRAN
WARAY
 In the Philippines the Waray are often depicted as brave warriors and there is a popular phrase,
“basta ang Waray, hindi uurong sa away” (Waray never back down from a fight.)
 The Waray are the descendants of Austronesian-speaking immigrants that arrived in the Eastern
Visayas region of the Philippines sometime during the Iron Age (1200 BC – 500 AD).
 The Waray are said to be some of the most religious people in the Philippines, but the paradox is
that even though they were some of the first to be Christianized, they are also one of the last
ethnic groups of the Philippines to continue their animistic traditions alongside their practice of
Roman Catholicism.
 This religious syncretism is evident in the Mayaw-Mayaw, a stylized dance that incorporates
aspects of western Christianity introduced by the Spanish and the preexisting animism of the
indigenous Waray.
 Pinabacdao is a small town surrounded by low-lying hills to its Southeast and the Southwestern
shores of Maqueda Bay. It is known for having given birth to the Mayaw-Mayaw, a stylized
dance based on an ancient pagan ritual called mayaw or gamit in the Waray dialect.
The dance is still practiced in Western Samar, particularly in Pinabacdao. It is a pagan sacrificial
rite performed by “tambalan” or “tamyawan” in Waray, at a request of a client. It is usually a
man who is believed to have the power to communicate with spirits, both good and bad.
 Waray-Waray, also called Waray or Samaran or Samareño, any member of a large

ethnolinguistic group of the Philippines, living on Samar, eastern Leyte, and Biliran islands.
Numbering roughly 4.2 million in the early 21st century, they speak a Visayan (Bisayan) language
of the Austronesian (Malayo-Polynesian) family. Most Waray-Waray are farmers and live in
small villages. Although the kinship system and family structure are almost identical to those of
other Christian Filipino groups, the Waray-Waray are considered to have retained more of the
beliefs and folklore of pre-Christian times.
FESTIVALS/MGA PAGDIRIWANG IN BILIRAN
Gapnod Festival
Celebrated in Almeria during its character anniversary on every

1st September, the festival is a tribute to the town’s humble
beginnings, just like the lowly “gapnod” and its present
accomplishments.
Hudyaka Festival
One of the highlights of Biliran Provincehood Anniversary on

every 11th of May, the festival is a celebration of the Biliranons’
endeavors as one people with “hudyaka” or merriment. It
showcases the various festivals of its component municipalities.
Ibid Festival
Celebrated in Caibiran during its town fiesta every 25th of July, the festival illustrates the playful stance
of lizards locally known as “Ibid” which abounds by the river near its earliest settlement , from which the
town gets its name. Caibiran means a place where there are many “Ibid.”
Ginalutan Festival
The Ginalutan Festival was first introduced in 1997 and has developed into a beautiful and memorable
competition, participated in by two categories, the elementary and high school. Big prizes offered in the
competition have brought willingness and attraction to participate in it. Everyone who have seen the
contest have nothing but great appreciation to everyone behind the performances.
This is one of the reasons that

Maripipians from across the
globe would come home during
the Annual Fiesta Celebration,
aside from the heartwarming
reunion with family and friends,
combined with a lot of eating,
partying and all the other
spiritual religious and
entertaining community activities. The Hermana Mayors in each year always give their support to the
realization of the Festival, and they make it the highlight of the Fiesta Celebration. The development of
the festival is also thanks to the support from the generous people here and abroad.
Bucgay / Buctay Festival
The Bukgay Festival is held every 9th of October. It is held

every year in the town of Cabucgayan, Biliran Island. The
festival is to celebrate the harvest of the local Bukgay shell,
and the town’s name also derives from the shell.
PANGUNAHING PRODUKTO
One industry with a strong history that remains in the Waray provinces is the production of
weaved mats, or banigs, traditionally made with tikog plants grown in rice fields or marshes.
There are many different techniques, patterns, and colors, the pintados design being the most
popular with tourists.
Palay, tubo, mais, lamang-ugat, niyog, isda
tabako patatas abaka, kopra, manga, tanso, bakal, apog,
MAGANDANG TANAWIN
Caucab Rice Terraces in Almeria
The Caucab Rice Terraces in Almeria are just one of the many smaller versions
of the more popular Banaue Rice Terraces found in Biliran. Maybe it’s not
comparable to the majestic rice terraces of Ifugao, but Caucab is still worth
seeing because of its wide and gently sloping landscape. This man-made
attraction is situated in Brgy. Caucab, Almeria. Other rice terraces that can be
found in the town of Almeria are situated in Brgy. Iyusan, Sampao and Salangi.
Tinago Falls in Caibiran
Tinago Falls is one of the best attractions offered by the province of Biliran. It is
simply a hidden paradise worth discovering. The name “Tinago” is a Visayan term
for “hidden” which fits the place. The hypnotic waterfall blends perfectly with
nature as its cold waters cascade beautifully in breathtaking scenery. Other
waterfalls that can be found in Biliran are Casiawan Falls in Cabucgayan;
Bagongbong Falls and Ulan-Ulan Falls in Almeria.
Mainit Hot Spring in Caibiran
Also located in the municipality of Caibiran, the Mainit Hot Spring is a

popular tourist attraction. The hot spring is known for its healing prowess
where tourist can take a relaxing dip in the natural pool and relieve muscle
pains. Mainit Hot Spring’s warm water is also good in alleviating
rheumatism, skin allergies and arthritis.
Sambawan Island of Maripipi
This island-paradise is dubbed as the “Undiscovered Paradise” of

Biliran. Sambawan Islands have two islets connected by boulders.
During high tide, it transforms into three islets. It is blessed with
crystalline waters with beautiful white-sand beach. The island is
also rich in marine diversity making it a good dive site. The
mountainous coastline provides tourist a jaw-dropping view of the
island.
Higatangan Island of Naval
Higatangan Island is famous for its long stretch of powdery white

sand which extends about 200 meters to the pristine sea. The
island boasts crystal-clear waters and an abundance of marine life.
Its western side is conceivably the most beautiful part of the island
because of its unstained beaches, coral gardens, lush coconut
trees, rock formations and cool turquoise waters.

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MAPA NG BILIRAN

 Waray-Waray, also called Waray or Samaran or Samareño, any member of a large

FESTIVALS/MGA PAGDIRIWANG IN BILIRAN

Celebrated in Almeria during its character anniversary on every

One of the highlights of Biliran Provincehood Anniversary on

This is one of the reasons that

Bucgay / Buctay Festival

The Bukgay Festival is held every 9th of October. It is held

Palay, tubo, mais, lamang-ugat, niyog, isda

tabako patatas abaka, kopra, manga, tanso, bakal, apog,

Caucab Rice Terraces in Almeria

Tinago Falls in Caibiran

Also located in the municipality of Caibiran, the Mainit Hot Spring is a

Sambawan Island of Maripipi

This island-paradise is dubbed as the “Undiscovered Paradise” of

Higatangan Island of Naval

Higatangan Island is famous for its long stretch of powdery white

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