Abstract: As the historical capital of the Philippines, Cavite holds a glorious past which is not only evident in its various historical attractions but also lies in the heritage cuisine of this province. This study documented the base ingredients, origin, cooking equipment, and preparation method of the selected heritage foods and analyzed the oral and documentary evidence to find its significance in the different municipalities in Cavite. In addition, the researchers also included the issues and concerns that are relative to the heritage cuisine. The specifics of the Australia ICOMOS Burra Charter for Places of Cultural Significance, 2013 (Australia ICOMOS 2013) was used as the theoretical framework for this research in establishing a detailed statement of significance. The researchers used case study as a research design and expert sampling for its method of collecting data. After the collection of all the historical data available, heritage food experts were invited to participate in the in-depth online interview to verify the gathered information that was later analyzed using content analysis. The findings showed that the heritage cuisine in Cavite was heavily influenced by the countries who settled in the province ever since the Manila-Acapulco galleon trade. In addition, the identified heritage food has great significance in terms of its social, aesthetic, and historic value but is currently facing different concerns and issues. In conclusion, the heritage cuisine in Cavite signifies the identity of the community where it originated and they were part of the daily lives and shared traditions of the locals during large social gatherings. Based on the results, the researchers recommended that the collective efforts of the government and other heritage food experts are needed to promote the heritage cuisine to younger generations. Festivals, restaurants, and documentaries can also increase its awareness and successfully preserve the different heritage food.
Keywords: Intangible heritage, heritage preservation, heritage foods, Cavite.
Title: A CASE STUDY ON THE SELECTED CAVITE HERITAGE CUISINE: A BASIS FOR PRESERVATION
Author: Ricio, Josselle C., Lara, Blessed C., Repiso, Jecel R., Gueco, Irene S.
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