Kultura ng Calape
Discover the living traditions, heritage, and soul of Bohol’s coastal gem where faith, sea, and history weave together.
Calape · Bohol · Philippines
Our Heritage & Identity
From the rhythms of the sea to the threads of rattan, Calape’s culture is a tapestry woven across centuries shaped by faith, rebellion, and the enduring spirit of its people.
Pahinungod Festival
An annual socio-religious celebration that unites Calape’s residents and balikbayans Overseas Filipinos returning home in a joyful display of community, faith, and shared identity.
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Town Fiesta — May 10
Celebrated in honor of their patron saint San Vicente Ferrer, the fiesta bursts with vibrant street dances, religious processions, and generous feasts welcoming all into every household.
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Danajon Bank Fishing Communities
Ancestral fishing communities on islands like Mantatao practice artisanal, sustainable small-scale fishing a way of life passed down through generations along the Danajon Double Barrier Reef.
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Seaweed Farming (Eucheuma)
Seaweed mariculture defines the rhythm of coastal barangays shaping daily routines, fostering community cooperation, and driving the local economy through the sustainable cultivation of Eucheuma.
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Rattan Weaving & Cottage Industries
The very name Calape traces its roots to kalapi a native rattan used to weave traditional baskets and furniture. Weaving remains a living art that ties identity, craft, and livelihood together.
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Spirit of the Dagohoy Rebellion
In 1829, Calape became sanctuary to over 1,500 followers of the Dagohoy Rebellion the longest revolution against Spanish colonial rule in Philippine history forging a lasting legacy of fierce independence.
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