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A JOURNEY TO THE CITY OF THE GOLDEN SUNRISE "BORONGAN EASTERN SAMAR"

BORONGAN EASTERN SAMAR

Life isn’t all high-end travel in Europe,  and expensive travel in other parts of the world.  This  travel blog is  one of the my favourite   blog travel platforms  inspiration for beginners like me as the very purpose of which  is to promote and introduce the beauty and excitement once you reached Borongan City, or known as the “City of the Golden Sunrise”. Aside from being the hometown of my mother, I came to appreciate the place, its because of its unique geographical features and pre-his panic attributes of the natives. 

By way of introduction, the name Borongan was taken from the local word "borong", which in the Waray-Waray language means "fog". The mountainous terrains surrounding Borongan is covered by a heavy veil of fog which can usually be seen during the cold and rainy seasons and in the early hours of the morning. Because of this characteristic, the pre-Hispanic natives called it Borongan.  

Borongan  perhaps is also known for its golden sunrises, so its nickname "City of the Golden Sunrise", also helped by the sunlight being reflected by the Pacific waters and this is the secret why the Boronganon is known  for its industry, courage and perseverance making the place the past emerging city in the East.  As to its present status, Its cityhood   was settled by the Supreme Court of the Philippines when it decided with finality on April 12, 2007, the constitutionality of its city charter, Republic Act 9394, which conferred upon and elevated the status of the municipality of Borongan into a component city of the province of Eastern Samar

Culinary Journey in the City of Golden Sunrise

One thing that I loved the place is  the unique but simple culinary journey to Samar, where rich flavors and unique dishes await. From the island’s world-renowned seafood delicacies to its vibrant array of food, Borongan E.Samar offers a diverse and tantalizing array of culinary experiences. Whether you’re savoring the freshest catch of the day or indulging in local specialties like  Salukara, Binagol Tarucog and Lechon Baduya nga Pasayan, each dish encapsulates the region’s rich cultural heritage and traditional cooking methods

SALUKARA ( WARAY WARAY PANCAKE)

It is made with galapong (or glutinous rice flour), coconut milk, sugar, and water, the same ingredients to make the cake called bibingka. Traditionally tubâ (palm wine) is used as the leavening agent, giving the pancakes a slightly sour aftertaste, though standard baker's yeast can be substituted

BAKINTOL

Moron or Bakintol is another variety of smoother suman, best described as "rice cake" in English. It is made up of glutinous rice, cocoa, sugar, coconut milk wrapped in banana leaves and steamed

TARUKOG

Tarukog is a type of marine mollusk with a dark green hairy body. They live attached to rocks and they graze on algae. The valve shells and innards are removed through boiling in water

LOBSTER

Lobsters have compound eyes on movable stalks, two pairs of long antennae, and several pairs of swimming legs (swimmerets) on the elongated abdomen. A flipperlike muscular tail is used for swimming; flexure of the tail and abdomen propel the animal backward. This is being peddled by the natives early in the morning around the vicinity

MINURON

This is one of the delicacy in Borongan where the same is being sold at the back stage of the Luis Capito Cultural Center facing the hundred year old Acasia tree located at the middle of the street in Borongan town plaza

EVENTS AND FIESTIVITIES IN BORONGAN CITY

PADUL-ONG FESTIVAL

Padul-ong Festival is a religious festival in Borongan City in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines held every September 8th. A weeks-long festival, it is conducted in honor of Nuestra Señora dela Natividad, the patroness of the city. It also coincides with Borongan City Native Pig Lechon Festival

KURATSA DANCE

 is a widely performed traditional courtship dance in leyte and samar, the dance is performed during annual fiestas and family gatherings like birthday and weddings In kuratsa, dancers imitate the courtship of a rooster and a hen, they throwing of money during the dance of kuratsa as a symbol of abundance and prosperity

HILANGAGAN BEACH

Hilangagan Beach is a secluded nook located behind a mountain in Brgy. Punta Maria, Borongan City, Eastern Samar. The beach is characterized by its natural swimming pools, formed by pebbles, tiny sea shells, and dead corals, which are locally referred to as 'hilangag' or 'lungag'.