Visiting the Famous Yakan Village in Zamboanga
On our 2nd day here in Zamboanga City, we will tour the island part of tourist Asia's Latin City of the Philippines. Zamboanga City is the 6th most populous in the Philippines and the 2nd most populous in Mindanao after Davao City It has a population of over 977 thousand and is subdivided into 98 barangays, a day visit is not enough to explore this amazing city.
Zamboangueño is one of six Spanish-based creole language varieties of the Philippines, known locally as Chavacano is the native language of inhabitants living around the city and the nearby island of Basilan. Aside from Chavacano, English, and Tagalog are primarily used in this city. Tausug is the second-most spoken language in the city after Chavacano, due to significant Tausug migration from the Sulu Archipelago.
The Subanen, Yakan, Sama, Cebuano, and Hiligaynon languages can also be heard within the city. 60% are Roman Catholic 35% in Islam and the remaining belong to other sects.
On this trip, we will go to a coastal part and barangays of Zamboanga City. San Jose Gusu and Ayala.
Let's Road Tour It!
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Before I visited Zamboanga we understand that various situations and cultures are different. When commuting, the fare was a bit higher or overcharge or even the hotel is typically expensive. Zamboanga City is just like big cities in the Philippines where most people live with happiness and are busy.
As we go through the road tour going to Barangay Ayala and San Jose Gusu, we passed by several local markets and sidewalks that can buy fresh catch of kinds of seafood. Yep! These barangays are situated in coastal areas where famous beaches are located. You can also enjoy the astonishing view of the coast. lots of fishing vessels as backgrounds.
We just stop on a sidewalk to buy fresh seafood and veggies to cook when we came back home for lunch. The price is a bit cheaper though! But very fresh
Way back to the noise, we have a quick stop over at the Yakan village. I heard so many good stories about this place and upon talking with vendors, owners, and waivers, I heard a lot of perspectives about this community. With the Yakan, I really changed my perception with regard to Zamboangenos.
The Yakans
The Yakans are the primary population of the Basilan province and are taken into consideration to be one of the greatest weavers withinside the Philippines. According to one of the Yakans I’ve met, they use the “Huli” and “sulip” sort of thread for or their weaving.
Most of the designs are colorful geometric patterns. The popular time to complete a meter of fabric is set for one week, relying on the layout details. Yakans weave desk runners, area mats, coasters, wallets, and bags, simply to call a few.
The small village is dotted with shops promoting unique Yakan products. Aside from woven fabric and apparel, in addition, they promote accessories, souvenirs, and antiques. To see the real weaving of the Yakans, you ought to climb up the small stairs and then visit the open vicinity at the left. Just ask the alternative Yakan sellers.
How to Get THERE
For commuters, the easiest way to reach the Yakan village is by booking a cab or hiring a motorcycle
If you aren't taking the cab, you could take the PUJs to the Zamboanga Golf Course and the Yakan weaving village, from the general public marketplace search for a jeepney with the signage “Ayala” or “Sinunuc”. You may additionally take the trucks for rent by skip via way of means of the vicinity and simply inform the driving force in which you may be getting off.
