HISTORY HUNT! (LOCAL HISTORY OF LIGAO)

What Festival was officially launched in March 2014,in the occasion of the city's 13th anniversary?

• Ibalong Festival

• Sunflower Festival

• Batag Festival

• Dinagyang Festival

Answer explanation

The Sunflower Festival in Ligao City is a celebration of the city's culture, history, and tradition it's held annually in Marchto mark City's anniversary.

It is a strategic point in the trade network but the Transportroad leading to it is easily inundated by floods during rainy season.

• Tagpo

• Cavasi

• Tinampo

• Tomolin

Answer explanation

Ligao Started as a small settlements known as cavasi in the 16th century. Cavasi and neighboring towns including Polangui and Oas were already engaged in trade and commerce.

A Roman Catholic Church was originally constructed out of wood between 1608-1614.

• St. Stephen the Protomartyr Church

• Kawa-kawa Church

• Tuburan Church

• None of the above

Answer explanation

It has been rebuilt multiple times after fires destroyed the eealier wooden structure with the current stone church dating back to 1676

Known as "Hill without a hilltop" become a famous public pilgrimage during Holy week.

• Kawa-kawa Hill

• Hobbit Hill

• Quituinan Hill

• None of the above

Answer explanation

A part from it's natural beauty, it is also famous for its unique life sized depictions of the station of the cross. The station shows 14 importants events of life of Jesus Christ before& after crucifixion including last supper

Who is the Patron Saint of Ligao City?

• St. Stephen The Protomartyr

• St. Steven

• St. Luke Protomartyr

• St. Francis Protomartyr

What is the major agricultural product of Ligao City?

• Coconut

• Banana

• Pili nut

• Peanut

Answer explanation

Ligao City's economy is primarily based on agriculture. Coconut is the most widely planted perennial crop in the city covering almost 60% of total agricultural lands. Copra is the City's prime commodity.

Which Mountain range is situated near Ligao City?

• Mt. Mayon

• Mt. Masaraga

• Mt. Makiling

• Mt. Apo

Answer explanation

The pointed peak, Mt. Masaraga at a height 1350 MASL at Ligao City, Albay near the Brgy. Amtic it is part of Mayon. Generally considered Mt. Masaraga out-and-back trail near Ligao Albay.

When Ligao City officially established a municipality?

• 1666

• 1667

• 1668

• 1669

Answer explanation

Ligao City officially established as a municipality in 1666. It was initially a bario of Polangui in 1606, then later ceded to Oas in 1665 before gaining it's independent municipality status in 1666.

What is the main dialect spoken in Ligao City?

• Bicolano

• Tagalog

• Filipino

• Bicolano at Tagalog

Answer explanation

Bicolano because it's geographically located within Bicol region, where Bicolano is the dominant language spoken by the majority of the population.

What is a notable landmark or tourist attraction in Ligao City?

• Parroquia de San Estaban

• Tuburan Church

• Kawa-kawa Church

• Both A and C

Answer explanation

The St. Stephen the Protomartyr Parish church iin the urban center of Ligao City. The church is a popular destination for pilgrims during Holy week and Christmas.