—--------------- CULTURE —----------------- Lukay Art (Puso)
● Registration Number: CEB-CUL03-A03
Sinulog Festival Costume ● Title: Braided Art of Nature
● Registration Number: CEB-CUL01-A01 ● Description: A traditional Filipino woven
● Title: Garments of Vibrance container made from coconut palm
● Description: Vibrant and elaborate leaves used to cook and serve rice.
attires worn during the Sinulog Festival in ● Dimensions: Approximately 4 inches
Cebu with the purpose of reflecting both once stuffed and cooked.
cultural heritage and artistic expression. ● Materials: Fresh young coconut palm
● Dimensions: Varies by design, typically leaves (lukay) and rice.
tailored to fit the performers. ● Techniques: Handwoven using
● Materials: A mix of fabrics, beads, traditional folding and braiding
sequins, and feathers. methods.
● Techniques: Traditional handmade ● Function: Works as a decorative
Filipino embroidery and beadwork. container for cooked rice and a cultural
● Function: Worn during the Sinulog symbol.
Festival to celebrate the Santo Niño and ● Location: Cebu Province.
to showcase Cebuano Culture ● Distinguishing Marks: Pouch-like look,
● Location: Cebu City weaving patterns using coconut palm
● Distinguishing Marks: Vibrant colors, leaves
headdress, and Santo Niño ● Preservation: Passing down skills
● Preservation: Storage in cultural centers through generations.
or museums, recreated or reused
annually for the festival. Hablon
● Registration Number: CEB-CUL04-A04
● Title: Woven Colors of Culture
Lechon ● Description: A traditional handwoven
● Registration Number: CEB-CUL02-A02 textile known for its intricate patterns.
● Title: Glory Piece of Filipino Fiesta ● Dimensions: Varies according to
● Description: A whole roasted pig known function.
for its crispy skin and savory meat, which ● Materials: Abaca, piña, and cotton.
is a staple in Filipino feasts. ● Techniques: Handloom weaving, often
● Dimensions: Full size of a pig (3 to 4 feet incorporating ikat or tie-dye methods.
in length). ● Function: Used for traditional clothing,
● Materials: Whole pig, spices, herbs, ceremonial wear, furniture, and modern
charcoal. fashion.
● Techniques: Spit-roasting. ● Location: Cebu.
● Function: Serves as a centerpiece during ● Distinguishing Marks: Checkered
Filipino celebrations, such as weddings patterns, vibrant color
and fiestas. ● Preservation: Continued practice of
● Location: Originated in Cebu, but handweaving and support of local
popular across the country. sellers.
● Distinguishing Marks: Crispy skin
● Preservation: Culinary tradition Temple of Leah
maintained by roastmasters; features in ● Registration Number: CEB-CUL05-A05
food tourism. ● Title: Pillars of Eternal Love
● Description: A Roman-inspired temple
built as a symbol of eternal love.
● Dimensions: Approximately 1 hectare.
● Materials: Concrete, granite, and
marble.
● Techniques: Modern construction with ● Preservation: Regular maintenance and
classical architectural elements. monitoring by local government and
● Function: Acts as a memorial shrine and cultural heritage organizations.
a tourist attraction.
● Location: Cebu City. —------------- ENVIRONMENT —-------------
● Distinguishing Marks: Greco-Roman
architecture, Doric columns Santa Fe Beach
● Preservation: Regular maintenance and ● Registration Number: CEB-ENV01-A08
monitoring by owner and local ● Title: Crystal White Paradise
government. ● Description: A serene white-sand beach
known for its clear turquoise waters.
—-----------------HISTORY —---------------- ● Dimensions: Approximately 10800
hectares.
Magellan’s Cross ● Materials: White sand, clear seawater,
● Registration Number: CEB-HIS01-A06 coastal flora, and corals.
● Title: Marker of Christianity ● Techniques: Natural formation.
● Description: A wooden cross planted by ● Function: Operates as a popular
Ferdinand Magellan upon arriving in destination for swimming and
Cebu in 1521. relaxation.
● Dimensions: Approximately 12 feet (4 m) ● Location: Bantayan Island, Cebu.
in height. ● Distinguishing Marks: White sand, clear
● Materials: Original cross is encased in water
tindalo wood. ● Preservation: Sustainable tourism and
● Techniques: Carved wood (cross) environmental conservation efforts.
encased in hardwood to protect it.
● Function: Symbolizes the introduction of Whale Sharks (Butanding)
Christianity to the Philippines. ● Registration Number: CEB-ENV02-A09
● Location: Cebu City. ● Title: Gentle Giants of the Sea
● Distinguishing Marks: Wooden cross ● Description: Gentle marine creatures,
encasing original cross left by Magellan known as the largest species of fish.
● Preservation: Safekeeping inside a ● Dimensions: Can reach up to 40 feet (12
chapel near Basilica Minore del Santo m).
Niño. ● Materials: Marine animal.
● Techniques: Natural fauna.
Lapu-Lapu Shrine ● Function: Plays a role in balancing the
● Registration Number: CEB-HIS02-A07 plankton population in the marine
● Title: Native Filipino Courage ecosystem.
● Description: A national monument ● Location: Oslob, Cebu; also found in
commemorating the Battle of Mactan other parts of the world.
and Lapu-Lapu’s heroism. ● Distinguishing Marks: Enormous size,
● Dimensions: Approximately 65 feet (20 White spots and patterns
m) in height. ● Preservation: Regulated tourism and
● Materials: Bronze and stone. marine protection laws.
● Techniques: Bronze sculpting and stone
carving.
● Function: Honors Lapu-Lapu’s victory
over foreign invaders.
● Location: Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.
● Distinguishing Marks: Lapu-lapu figure,
sword, and shield.
