Cultural Mapping Report on Banga in Bulua

GROUP 6 OUTSIDE IPONAN

Czareign Mae Balucos
Suzy Mae Vallera
Ma. Gwyneth Udasco
Merabelle Claire Dialanie
Daisy Ree Palanay

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Assessment of Local Treasure

The “Banga” represents the product and craft that Bulua is known for, which is “Pottery”.
It is consider as economic and cultural.

It is economic because we realize that distinct benefits from the activities of local small
businesses. Small businesses, in turn, can realize competitive advantages by
employing a local focus in their service and marketing activities. Major benefits of
business in the local economy include a boost in employment and discretionary income
in the community, tax income increases for local governments and a loyal customer
base for businesses.

Pottery is often portrayed as being a landmark in the evolution of humanity. Pottery can
be used to determine a person's social ranking, gender, or even possibly their
relationship to others in the group. People living in Barangay Bulua has successfully
sustained their cultural legacy by handing down the art of pottery making in their area.
“Banga” sa Bulua

Bulua’s famous landmark intersection where the giant clay jar or “banga” is located is
currently undergoing a facelift. Built during the Marcos era, the “banga” symbolizes the
pottery works Barangay Bulua in Cagayan de Oro City is known for.
SWOT Analysis

Strengths Weakness Opportunities Threats

 Well-designed  The struggle to  Increased sales  Competition

high quality grow the opportunities from a large
 Artistic and business  Increased of reseller
monumental  Lack of consumption of  Calamities
heritage marketing and certified quality  Expansive
 Sustainable promotional products conversion of
 High customer tools  Go out for “lukahan” or the
loyalty and  Poor innovation source of clay
referral rate technological  Rapid and soil into
 Service upgrade continuously residential area
 Strong market  Less interest of growth in the causes a
presence young people in market, so decrease in
 Yearly festivities craft industry owners and production of
and cultural  Lack of skilled stores will think clay
activities labor about expansion  As Cagayan de
 Transportation into the regional Oro progressed
totally depends market and became
on private  More public highly-
vehicles administration urbanized,
aid for heritage residents now
and rural tourism have various
development options for
livelihood and
employment
Recommendations
 Pottery are perhaps the first synthetic materials made by people and they
continue to contribute much to the study of human culture therefore treasure
must be always visible.
 The site must be maintained and clean.
 Proper handling.
 Conducting surveys and assessments.
 Preparing for emergencies.
 It should be known to everyone the importance of its legacy.
 We must create active conservation practices.