GROUP 8 PRESENTATION (Kalibo, Aklan)

GROUP 8 PRESENTATION(Kalibo, Aklan)-Cristine Lopez-Yvez Garcia-Nicole Somido-Ryan SaragozaAll about Kalibo, AklanAklan Is originally known as Minuro it Akean In the time of Spanish colonial, Aklan was spelled Acean, and its Chief town Kalibo was spelled Calivo.And its designated as a second class province.

ProductsAnd IndustryPalay

is still the number one crop grown in the province.

Coconut

still occupies the largest area planted among the major permanent agriculture crops.

Aside from palay and coconut, other major crops that contributed to uplift the economy of Aklan are being developed. These are high valued crops with export potential, such as banana (Lakatan), mango, rambutan, and lanzones; and fiber crops such as pia fiber and abaca.Aside from Pia, Abaca abounds in Aklan. Innovations were made out of this fabric to suit' the demanding supply of the fashion market. Dyed abaca cloths are made into place mats, bags, wall decors, fans, etc.

TouristsAttractionBoracay

it boasts of a sugary white sand beach and azure blue waters. It always visited by the many tourists.

Freedom Shrine

Dedicated to the 19 martyrs of Aklan who started the revolt against Spain.

Ingus-ingus Hill

In Spanish time, it served as a lookout for approaching Moro pirates that used to maraud coastal villages.

FestivalKalibo Ati-atihan Festival

So called because Aklanons, domestic and foreign tourists, wipe soot on their faces and done ethnic paraphernalia and masquerade around town as Negritos and make merry and dance in thestreetsto the beat of ambulant ethnic troubadours.

Aklan Fiber Festival

The festival aims to promote, preserve and develop the loom-weavingindustry and hopes to establish Aklan as the handloom-weaving destinationof the country.

Culture

Despite the prevalence of Christianity native beliefs about the aswang and the babaylan are still prevalent among the people. Kulam or witchcraft, locally as amulit is still feared by many residents.