The Limasawa Pot Replica Painting and Baybayin Lettering Training is a five-day training geared at “promoting and preserving Filipino cultural heritage by engaging participants in creative activities that highlight traditional practices.”
According to a post of the Provincial Government of Southern Leyte, the initiative encourages appreciation for “indigenous art forms and the pre-colonial script of the Philippines.”
Local youth and community members took part in the meaningful cultural education, which does not only foster artistic skills but also “deepens understanding of the province’s identity and historical significance.”
The Provincial Government of Southern Leyte pointed out that the program is part of its continuing efforts to “strengthen cultural pride and creative expression among Southern Leyteños.”
The training started officially on July 15, 2025, at the Limasawa Municipal Hall, and will wrap up on July 19, 2025.
The five-day cultural activity is a joint initiative of the Provincial Government of Southern Leyte, the Municipality of Limasawa, and the Provincial Tourism Office, in partnership with the Provincial Culture and Arts Council, featuring presentations by Dr. Rolando Borrinaga, an esteemed historian and professor from the University of the Philippines.
Further, it was learned that participants were introduced to the cultural significance of the Limasawa Pot, including the historical context of the Bakalag (human sacrifice) ritual artifacts, and the Baybayin pre-colonial writing system.
The training is led by Engr. Gershon Destora, member of the Provincial Culture and Arts and Heritage Council, and supported by Nedgar Garvez, Provincial Tourism Office head.
(Info courtesy: Provincial Government of Southern Leyte)
