Tapaz, Capiz, Philippines Walking Tour | Fiesta

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The first people who arrived and settled in what is now Tapaz are the PanayBukidnon people who speak the indigenous Ligbok language.

When the Spanish arrived in Panay, they established Dumalag town. Eventually, Tapaz was founded in 1835 but it continued being a part of Dumalag town for many years. In 1862 and 1863 two letters were made to declare parish under the patronage of St. Jerome. Both were signed by Governor General Lemery, but they were never executed. Finally, in 1874, Tapaz was declared an independent parish by Jaro Bishop Mariano Cuartero.

The festivals in Tapaz are the Patabang Festival in September honoring Patron Saint Jerome, and Sirinadya Festival in January honoring Sr. Santo Niño. The other local festival is Tinuom Festival in Barangay San Nicolas celebrated in the Month of December honoring Patron Saint Nicholas of Myra.

The town is known for a small community of indigenous PanayBukidnon in Barangay Tacayan. The community is home to Feliza, a binukot who has expertise in chanting the suguidanon, one of the most significant epic chants of the Western Visayas region. Feliza is the last known person who can speak the Ligbok language in her community, making her the last bastion for the thousandyear old language in Tapaz. Her death would translate to the death of the language in Tapaz itself and the suguidanon epic chant as well. Also, Feliza has traditional tattoos on her skin which were inscribed when she was chosen as a binukot. In 2016, after reports came out on the dying Ligbok language and suguidanon epic chant, the government began documenting the language and epic chant and teaching the language to younger generations of PanayBukidnon in Tapaz.

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The 150th Founding Anniversary of Tapaz, celebrated alongside the Patabang Festival and Annual Religious Fiesta in Honor of the patron St. Jerome, was marked by a grand celebration that brought together local officials, different organizations,esteemed guests, and the entire Tapaznon community in a show of unity and pride.
Mayor Roberto “Nonong” Palomar had the honor of introducing the event’s esteemed guests, who graced the festivities with their inspiring message and presence:
Sec. Reginald S. Velasco, Secretary General of the House of Representatives of the Philippines
Asec. Ricardo E. Alfonso Jr., Department of Transportation Internal Audit & Special Concern
Brigadier General Jack L. Wanky, Director of the Police Regional Office 6
Atty. Gaudioso P. Geduspan, OIC Regional Director, LTO Region 6
The event also featured captivating performances from various groups, each depicting the essence of the Patabang Festival. Themes centered around agriculture, education, health, transportation, communication, and the rich history of Tapaz were beautifully portrayed, highlighting the town’s progress and resilience over the years.
Director General Josie G. Cambel warmly welcomed the distinguished guests, while Vice Mayor Romel Somo expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all the guests and participants for making the event a memorable success. The celebration was a testament to Tapaz's shared values of cooperation and progress, and it left the community filled with pride as they commemorated this significant milestone.
The Municipality of Tapaz looks forward to continuing the celebration of its history, culture, and the strength of its people throughout the Patabang Festival and Annual Religious Fiesta.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:55 San Geronimo St from TapazJamindan Rd to Roosevelt St
04:23 San Geronimo St from Roosevelt St to Burgos St
10:45 Burgos St from San Geronimo St to San Geronimo St
12:24 San Geronimo St from Burgos St to Tapaz Town Plaza
13:11 Tapaz Town Plaza from San Geronimo St to Roosevelt St
16:21 Roosevelt St from Tapaz Town Plaza to Gomez St
17:13 Gomez St from Roosevelt St to San Geronimo St
18:20 San Geronimo St from Gomez St to Tapaz Switch Rd
20:29 San Geronimo St from Tapaz Switch Rd to Unnamed Rd next to Church
24:43 Unnamed Rd next to Church from San Geronimo St to Villareal St
27:16 Villareal St from unnamed Rd to unnamed Rd next to Market
27:52 Unnamed Rd next to Market from Villareal St to Tapaz Market
29:43 Tapaz Market from unnamed Rd to San Geronimo St
36:07 San Geronimo St from Tapaz Market to Roosevelt St