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Province Agusan Del Norte
Province Agusan Del Norte
I. Direction: Identify what is being asked to complete the chart about CARAGA
• Province: Agusan del Norte
• City: Butuan City
• Dialect: Butuanon
• Tourist Spot: Enchanted River in Surigao del Sur
• Famous Cuisine: Kinilaw (a type of Filipino ceviche made with fresh raw fish
marinated in vinegar, lime juice, and spices)
II. Direction: Give three (3) famous or unique traditions or cultures in CARAGA. Explain it
how it is done or celebrated.
• Balangay Festival:
o The Balangay Festival is a celebration that pays homage to Butuan City's ancient
maritime heritage and its significance as a center of trade and culture during the pre-
colonial era.
o The festival features colorful street parades with participants dressed in traditional
costumes resembling ancient seafarers.
• Lumbayag Festival:
o The Lumbayag Festival is an annual event celebrated in Butuan City, highlighting the
city's eco-cultural tourism and environmental conservation efforts.
o The festival promotes awareness of Butuan's natural resources, particularly its rivers
and forests, by organizing tree-planting activities, clean-up drives, and environmental
workshops.
• Kahimunan Festival:
o The Kahimunan Festival is a celebration of Butuan City's cultural diversity and the
craftsmanship of its indigenous peoples.
o During the festival, various ethnic groups from Butuan and neighboring provinces
showcase their traditional arts and crafts, including weaving, pottery-making,
metalworking, and woodcarving.
III. Direction: Give five (5) famous literary pieces in CARAGA, identify who is the author if
applicable and identify what is the genre.
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