Lucban Quezon
Introduction:
Municipality of Lucban is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. It has a population of 51,475 individuals according to 2015 census.
Lucban is known as the Quezon Province's Art Capital. It is reachable by land from Metro Manila through the Manila East Road or the South Luzon Expressway, which passes through Rizal Province.
History
The Japanese Occupation and the Second World War
Lucban was invaded and occupied by Japanese forces early in the campaign. On December 26, 1941, Filipino and American forces defended Barrio Piis as the Japanese launched an invasion on the Bataan Peninsula. After Japanese forces conquered the town, they established a military garrison and stationed Japanese armed forces in Lucban. From 1942 until 1945, both local guerrillas and regular troops of the Philippine Commonwealth Army launched assault in Lucban.
Sampaloc Quezon
Sampaloc was originally the Barrio Dingin of Lucban, Quezon, and consisted of three sitios. It was eventually renamed Sampaloc due to the presence of a huge tamarind tree in the settlement's center during its earlier days. For a period, the name Alfonso Trece was likewise changed to honor the King of Spain. Capt. Pedro Cadelina of Lucban proposed turning the barrio into a municipality in 1873, but due to a lack of population, it was only designated as a "visita."The ”visita” was led by “Teniente Mayores,” the first of whom was from Polilio, followed by Arcadio Veluya, Laureano Nanola, Silverio Abueva, and Juan Saludades. Sampaloc was established as a municipality in 1892 thanks to the efforts of Juan Pineda. He was elected Capitan for the first time. In 1901, he was succeeded by Diego Gagan, who was followed by Teofilo Daya. During Daya's tenure, three more Mauban barrios — Banot, Bilucao, and San Bueno – were included into Sampaloc thanks to the efforts of Ireneo Domeo, the municipal secretary. During this time, the town was also renamed Sampaloc.
Ethymology
According to legend The lukbán, or pomelo tree, inspired the town's name. Three hunters from nearby Majayjay, Marcos Tigla, Luis Gamba, and Lucas Maawa, became disoriented while following the track of wild animals at the foot of volcanic Mount Banahaw. They were resting under a tree when they noticed a crow (uwák) on the tree's limbs, and thinking it was a bad omen, they moved to another location and rested again. The trio was drawn to a couple of singing kingfishers (salacsác) while sitting in the shadow of a large pomelo (lucbán) tree. Fascinated by the bird's plumage and rhythmic chirps, superstitious hunters saw this as a sign of good fortune and established in the area that became known as "Lucbán."
Municipality of Lucban is divided into 32 barangays
- Abang
- Aliliw
- Atulinao
- Ayuti (Poblacion)
- Barangay 1 (Poblacion)
- Barangay 2 (Poblacion)
- Barangay 3 (Poblacion)
- Barangay 4 (Poblacion)
- Barangay 5 (Poblacion)
- Barangay 6 (Poblacion)
- Barangay 7 (Poblacion)
- Barangay 8 (Poblacion)
- Barangay 9 (Poblacion)
- Barangay 10 (Poblacion)
- Igang
- Kabatete
- Kakawit
- Kalangay
- Kalyaat
- Kilib
- Kulapi
- Mahabang Parang
- Malupak
- Manasa
- May-It
- Nagsinamo
- Nalunao
- Palola
- Piis
- Samil
- Tiawe
- Tinamnan
Must see interesting attractions in Lucban
Saint Louis, Bishop of Toulouse
Lucban Quezon
Lucban Quezon
Kamay ni Hesus Shrine and Grotto
Lucban Quezon
Lucban Quezon
Batis Aramin Resort and Hotel
Batis Aramin Resort and Hotel
Lucban Quezon
Mount Banahaw
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Marcos Tigla Park
Lucban Quezon
Kalbaryo Hill
Lucban Quezon
Festival
Pahiyas Festival
Every May 15, Lucban celebrates the Pahiyas Festival in honor of St Isidore de Labrador, the patron saint of farmers. Beginning with a 6:00 a.m. mass at the Lucban Church,[11] this event has a street of houses decorated with fruits, vegetables, agricultural products, handicrafts, and kiping, a rice-made adornment that may then be eaten grilled or fried. The houses are judged, and the best is declared the winner. Every year, travelers visit the municipality to see how the houses are decorated. Pahiyas Festival is now a week-long festival that begins on May 15th each year.
Best Pasalubong from Lucban
Campita's Tikoy
Eker & Ely Lucban Longganisa
Vener's Puto Seko
More Informations:
- District: 1st District
- Province: Quezon
- Region: CALABARZON-IV
- Country: Philippines
- Founded: August 19, 1578
- Area Total: 130.46 square kilometers (50.37 sq mi)
- Zip Code: 4328
- PSGC: 045623000
- IDD: Area Code: +63 (0)42
- Native Language: Tagalog
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