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Why need to go to far places if Carcar alone offers various must-see destinations? 

 Carcar is located approximately 40 km south of Cebu City. It is bounded on the north by San Fernando; on the south by Sibonga; on the west by Barili and Aloguinsan; and on the east by the Bohol Strait. It has a land area of approximately 116.78 km².

The land is generally level with less than 18% slope composing of 78.7% of the total land area. Areas with slopes ranging from 18 to 50% cover 19.3% of the total land area and those over 50% slope comprise approximately 1.9%. The highest recorded elevation is a little over 660 meters above sea level, located within the barangay of Napo.

The wet season occurs during the months of May to October and the dry season, from January to May.

Carcar is my hometown,it is where I was born and lived for several years now. I am undeniably proud to be a Carcaranon and be part of this very beautiful place with its very interesting history. 

 HISTORY:

Carcar's interesting history dates back to the pre-Spanish colonial period. the town originated from a seaside settlement called Sialo. The settlement was at the mouth of the Minag-a River and the natives early contact with the Chinese traders who frequent the place to barter goods in exchange for farm produce.

When the Spaniards came in the middle of the 16th century, Sialo became the town of Valladolid, named after a town in Spain. The town's progress made it a target of raids of moro marauders, driving villagers to the uplands. Soon, a new settlement was established in a site, which came to be known as Kabkad, from the word Kabkaban, a species of hardy fern that was aboundant in the place. Later on, a Spanish priest changed the name to Carcar, after a small town in the province of Navarro in Northern Spain.

 

 HERITAGE STRUCTURES AND PLACES:

Aside from its prosperous history,the imposing Carcar Plaza alone hosts several Heritage structures with the Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria dominating the area.And everyone will surely be amazed with the ancestral houses with their distinctive architectural details which have been restored much to the tourists’ delight.

 The church of St. Catherine of Alexandria in Carcar, Cebu is already 124 years old and is among the great wonder and treasure of the town. It is not clear in the history records as to who built the church but it must be observed that the Augustinian friars were in charge of the parishes from San Nicolas up to Tañon and from then on.

                These all prove why Carcar is considered as the Heritage City of Cebu Island!!!

OTHERS FROM CARCAR:

Aside from the rich places Carcar is known for,Carcar’s most well known industry is the making of shoes and sandals. The industry started in the 17th century when sandals were the first footwear made and then leather shoes came later. The footwear industry reached its height in the 1960s.

Since the 1960s, many shoemakers have closed down due to problems like intense competition from other shoemakers in Cebu and from foreign shoe imports. However, through the resilience and determination of the remaining shoe making businesses, they continue to operate until now. You can buy  shoes and sandals in stores strategically located all over the town.

 Carcar is also known for its festival which will be held every 23rd and 24th of November wherein local and foreign tourists would flock to Carcar to watch the Kabkaban Festival, which is the town’s most famous yearly event.

 

 

Another interesting aspect of Carcar is its native delicacies. A visit to Carcar wouldn't be complete without sampling its mouth-watering delights. The place is known for its ampao (sweetened rice crispy), bucarillo (colored coconut candy), chicharon (pork skin cracklings), pastillas, and other tasty delicacies.

  Bucarillo (colored coconut candy)

 

  Ampao (sweetened rice crispy)

Indeed,Carcar has always been and will always be a very fascinating place to live in.There will be no other special place than my hometown!!!

CARCAR HYMN: 

GANGHAAN SA HABAGAT

I.

    Mauswagon ug matahom nga dakbayan

    Ganghaan sa Habagatan

Yutang gimahal ug gipuy-an

Sa bulahanang kaliwatan

REFRAIN:

Ikaw gitahud sa kasilinganan

Mga kalungsuran 

Kay tinubdan ka sa kabilin 

Sa arte'g kaugmaran

II

Pinalangga namung puy-anan

Sa grasya sa Diyos gibubuan

Sa panabang ni Sta.Catalina

Layo kanunay sa katalagman

REFRAIN:

Kaugmaran mo sukaranan

Sa pagbugtaw sa kalambuan

Gi-amuma kini nga sub-anan

Sa mauswagung kausaban

FINALE:

Mga batid ug mga bantugan

Gipanghimugso sa imong sabakan

Imong ngalan among gihimaya

Imong dungog among ampingan

Oh CARCAR !