Boljoon as a Community

After visiting the wonderful tourist spots in the town, we decided to explore further and gather information about Boljoon and the townspeople. We traveled on foot and took note of the important things in order for us to undertand more the lifestyle in this stunning town.

The picture above showed the entryway of Granada Elementary School. We came across this school after walking a few meters from the place where we are staying. The school has a very homey feel. There are varied plants everywhere and it is very obvious that the students were really taught how to take care of nature in their own little ways.

This is Boljoon's Public Market. We were not able to go to market because we had a scheduled destination. We just took a photo as we passed by the marketplace while riding a tricycle. The market was partially full of townspeople consisting of the vendors, tricycle drivers, customers etc. . It was buzzing because of the busy people there.

The people of Boljoon prioritize their health and this is evident because of the Municipal Health Office located in the town. The place was not busy at that time we went there.

This is Boljoon's Sports and Cultural Complex where the townspeople held activities and large events connected with sports and the town's culture.

Credits to The Travel Teller for this photo.

This is the Municipal Hall of Boljoon. This picture is an old one, taken probably 3 years ago. The Municipal Hall is the place where politics and the issues of the town were being discussed by the persons in authority.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT BOLJOON

Boljoon is one of the oldest town in Cebu, established 1599 by Augustinian Friars, teeming with beautiful boulevard, ancient chhurch and big convent. Rich carvings and antiques, church belfry erected separately from main building, is a unique architectural design. Moss-covered solitary watchtower perches on Ili hill, Unique culture.

Topography:

It is characterized by high mountains with steep slopes. Lands which are level or nearly are minimal and form a narrow corridor along the coastline.

Climate:

It has no pronounced maximum rain period but a short dry season lasting from one to three months, usually in the month of March and April.

Events:

The most colorful and lovely occassion on the annual town fiesta in honor of Nuestra Señora Patronicio de Maria, is celebrated with great vior and plenty fireworks, fall in every second Friday and Saturday of November each year.

Economic Resources:

Agricultural Products: Corn, Rice, Industrial Products: Vegetable and Coconut oil Principal Exports: Furniture, Fashion accesories, Coconut oil Food Products: Torta, Tostado, Bibingka, cookies

Dried coconut flesh ( We forgot to ask how they would use these dried coconut flesh)

Language and Dialects:

Cebuano is the native tongue and English is the secondly common used language.

Religion

Majority of Boljoanons are roman catholic but there are few who have different denominations.

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