Pag-atikha: Dynamics of Selected Foods and Drinks of Tayabas and Lucban, Quezon

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Based on Republic Act No. 9155 the cultural education was transfer to NCCA (NCCA, 2015). It is one of the reasons why cultural education, especially cultural preservation, is being ignored in Primary and Secondary education. As a scholar who specializes in culture, the following problem should be answered: First, is there a historical record of the special delicacies of Lucban and Tayabas? Second, what is the relationship of the special delicacies to their traditions and rituals? Third, what are the dynamics between these delicacies when it comes to the youth's perception? And lastly, what is the possible intervention in order to preserve these traditions and rituals in connection to their delicacies?

METHODS

The researcher used "Ethnohistorical" as a research design. According to Strong (2015), Ethnohistorical is an interdisciplinary approach to indigenous, colonial, and postcolonial culture and history. "Snowball Sampling" is being used as a strategy to find a respondent. Vogt (1999) defined "Snowball Sampling" as a technique to find a research subject by having a chain referral. On conducting interviews, the researcher used "Ethnographic Narrative" by Spradley (1979), "Patanong-tanong" and "Pakikipagkuwentuhan" by Pe -Pua (1982) with the locals of Lucban and Tayabas.

RESULTS

According to historical records, some of the foods undergo to indigenization caused by the influence of other culture and there is a big change when it comes to understanding the tradition and rituals of all the foods. The only tradition that retains its meaning is the kiping, which are those hung during "Pahiyas Festival" in order to give thanks to St. Isidore. The "Tagayan" tradition continues to fade; on the other hand, "Mukmukan" changes its meaning from a courting ritual to family bonding. Furthermore, the respondents did not know the traditional way in order to make kalamay and other respondents stated that it symbolized unity because it is sticky while most of the respondents said that it has no meaning at all.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the result, it is very evident that the tradition and rituals that involve delicacies are fading. In order to preserve our tangible and intangible cultural heritage bringing it inside the classroom will be the best action. In Mapeh and Social Studies the teachers can discuss the topic that involves cultural preservation and practices in connection with delicacies. On the other side, the Filipino and English teachers can discuss the folklore that connects to these delicacies. Lastly, for the TLE teacher, teaching how to make these delicacies will preserve these delicacies.