Lifestyle

Sidjapo Have you ever heard of a Sidjapo plant used by many Boholanos as a Christmas tree inside homes, schools, and offices? Sidjapo or Sijapo, as known by locals, is a sturdy shrub that grows up to 1 to 3 meters and belongs to the genus Wikstroemia from the family Thymelaeaceae. It is widely distributed … Read more

Karoling (Pangangaroling) Pangangaroling is a traditional practice during the holidays wherein a group of children, family members, schoolmates, or an organization sings Christmas carols from house to house accompanied by or even without musical instruments. The said seasonal activity is one of the influences of Spain through the Roman Catholic Church considering the religious theme … Read more

Baby Duero This beautiful work of art by Bohol’s very own National Artist, Napoleon V. Abueva — the Baby Duero. Made of kamagong wood, this sculptural piece depicts the artist’s youngest child when he was still a baby. Although Napoleon Abueva had a very tough childhood when his family experienced persecution during World War II, … Read more