Abstract: The Province of Cavite had a reach cultural heritage when it comes to Pancit Variations. Cuisine as an Intagible Cultural Heritage creates a Cultural Heritage Value Culturally, Socially, Historically and Environmentally. The study is qualitative in nature and visited three restaurants in which the researchers interviewed the owners that served different Pancit Variations in the province of Cavite. The Cavite Republic serves Pancit Estacion, it is a Pancit variation originally from Tanza Cavite which is unique because of the use of Mung Bean Sprout as a substitute to noodles. The Pancit Pusit served by Asiong’s in Silang Which originally into from Cavite City it is unique because of the use of squid ink which makes the appearance of the Pancit black in color. While the Pancit Puso which is served by Aling Ika restaurant in Cavite City in which Banana Blossom was used as a souring agent. The result shows that the Pancit Variations in the province of Cavite has its cultural value as those dishes dish are passed on from generations to generations and retain its unique taste. Socially the dish is still famous with the locals as many tries to replicate the dish and still serve on many occasions and featured on different shows, books and online article. Historically, the dish is significant as it contributes to the rich history of the province. The lack of the main ingredients in Pancit have inspired the creators of the dish to find ways to substitute the ingredients and create their own dish as long as there is no change with the recipe the dish will survive in the future and environmentally the resources available in the area have shaped up the dish such as the abundance of squid and banana blossom in Cavite City and Mung Bean Sprout in Tanza. The characteristics of the pancit makers qualities such as being resourceful, creative and innovativeness help a lot to prepare a wonderful dish. However, the lack of supply for the main ingredients likewise banana blossom, squid and mung bean sprout will greatly affect the production of the dish
Keywords: Cultural Heritage, Pancit, Variations, Cultural Value.
Title: CULTURAL HERITAGE OF PROGRAM OF PANSIT VARIATIONS IN THE PROVINCE OF CAVITE
Author: Noel Angeles, Kenneth Dave Piabol, David Dela Paz, Deogracias Esplanada
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