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Jagna is known as the “Calamay County” of Bohol and is famed for the production of the finest Calamays in the province.
Calamay, sometimes called “kalamay” is made from well-milled glutinous rice mixed with coconut milk and sugar. It is the signature delicacy and pasalubong from Bohol. One of the island’s most iconic images, that brown spoke-shaved coconut shell with a red band.
Calamay is not only about the land’s bounty; but it also encapsulates in a shell: industry and dedication that has cemented the Boholano. Surviving through heat and sweat, cooks still stick a smile when pouring the thick paste into the coconut shells. Rev. Fr. Mariano Gutierrez, OAR incidentally taught the art of making calamay to the people of Jagna. while he was still parish priest of Jagna from 1825 until his death in 1855.
News and Events
Launching of the “A Day in Jagna Tour” – a tourism kick-off
Its 9 days more to go into the celebration of the 385th Foundation Day and Fiesta Celebration of the town of Jagna! Viva Senior San Miguel! Today marks the start of the 9-day long novena at the church of St. Michael the Archangel, the patron saint of the town. The...
Tourguiding for local entrepreneurs
The Local Government of Jagna thru its Tourism Office in cooperation with the Jagna Sustainable Micro Enterprise Development (JaSMed) is conducting a 2-day Practical Local Tour Guiding Training on August 30-31 at the Looc Barangay Hall. The seminar is in preparation...
LGU and church unite for Jagna’s 385th Foundation and Fiesta celeb
JAGNA – The Local Government Unit of Jagna and St. Michael the Archangel Parish are in the thick of preparations for the coming 385th Foundation Day and Fiesta celebration in honor of its patron St. Michael the Archangel on September 28-29, 2016. This year’s theme is...