DALAGUETE ATTRACTION,FESTIVAL AND DELICACY

"NATURAL ATTRACTION,FESTIVAL AND DELICACY" ATTRACTION: Wanna go nature trekking? Or wanna cool down after basking around under the heat of the sun? or wanna discover some caves under some rock formation? Dalaguete has it all when it comes to mountain climbing, camping or nature trekking or skinny deeping maybe. Campers and mountain climbers from all over the province come to this place for nature trekking and mountain climbing due to the cold climate of Osmena Peak and the icy cold spring of Obong. Obong Spring Brgy. Obong - Host to a 400-year-old dalakit tree (Ficus benjamina Linn) to which, according to legend, Dalaguete's name is derived from.  Local and foreign tourists from all walks of life make their way to Barangay Obong, most specially on weekends, to unwind and bathe in the icy cool waters of the spring. Osmeña Peak Brgy. Mantalongon - Formerly known as Tanawan, presumably because one has a panoramic view of Badian's Zaragosa Island to the west and the Province of Bohol to the east, O-Peak, as it is now popularly known since it became a favourite horse-riding destination of former President Sergio Osmeña, Sr., is the highest peak in the Province of Cebu at 1,042 meters above sea level. Mantalongon Highlands Brgy. Mantalongon - Long-hailed as the Little Baguio of the South for its cooler than the usual breeze, Barangay Mantalongon is officially recognized by the Cebu Provincial Board as the Summer Capital of Cebu since 2006, an unambiguous testament to its vital role as the province's premier eco-tourism destination.
Dalaguete Beach Park Brgy. Casay - A truly developed public beach, Dalaguete Public Beach has been the favorite among the locals due to its excellent sandy palm-fringed shoreline and clean waters. With no entrance fee, locals and other out-of-towners frequent the place especially during weekends. The beach is usually overcrowded during Sundays.	Rock Formation Lugsangan, Brgy. Tabon,  - Nature's petrified beauty at its finest, the Rock Formation along the road leading to Sitio Lugsangan in Barangay Tabon, is reminiscent of the Middle Earth scenes from the Lord of the Rings saga.
Bandera Peak Brgy. Dumalan - Protected by the Dalaguete Bantay Lasang, Bandera Peak is dotted with lush tropical foliage and a variety of ferns, orchids, and shrubs. Experience a “Mt. Everest-like-sensation” from the months of September to January as the peak is most often covered with thick fog. The rest of the months offer an unhampered visibility. Temperature range from 26 to 33 degrees in summer and 20 to 25 degrees in rainy seasons.	Kulabyaw Cave Brgy. Mantalongon - Before reaching Osmeña Peak, the highest peak among the Mantalongon range, trekkers pass through a cave where it is famous for its thousands of bats and other nocturnal denizens flying in and out of the cave. That's why it is called Kulabyaw Cave.
Dingayop Water Falls, Caves, and Spring Brgy. Obo - Whose waters originate from two creeks, the Barangay Langkas-Mantalongon creek and Barangay Obo-Mag-alambak-Mantalongon-Grandchina.  The Natural Springs flow sufficiently in many areas along the Dalaguete River and one of them had been once historically told as a source of drinking water of the Spanish friars from the town of Dalaguete due to its pure and cool spring water and the ancestors called the spring as “Kalalusan sa Pari”or the Spring where the Parish Priest fetches drinking water and it is now the actual source of drinking water benefiting thousands of people in the barangays of the town of Dalaguete.	Breeding Ground of Flying Foxes Brgys. Malones-Lanao(Lagnason Creek) - This hidden valley is a haven for biodiversity and endemic flora and fauna.  Lagnason Creek is a natural habitat of four species of huge flying foxes roosting together by the hundreds in one colony which is unique and the only one of its kind in the region.  Two of these species are the world’s largest flying foxes(kabog) and this is the only place in Cebu where you can find these species.
Casay, Cawayan, and Balud-Consolacion Marine Sanctuary Brgys. Balud,Consolacion, Cawayan, and Casay - These underwater paradise destinations are indeed a spectacle to watch and behold.  Down under the clear waters, some few swims away from the seashores of Barangay Balud-Consolacion, Cawayan and Casay are a profusion of diverse marine life in colorful splendor.	Dakong Bato Brgy. Coro - A landmark since the Spanish era, the big stone has been used as a marker to signify entry to the Municipality of Dalaguete. Visayan folklore such as the story of Maria Cacao and stories relating to the supernatural world are associated with this "immovable" marker.

 FESTIVAL:

"A celebration of good harvest  through dance and music!"

Utanon Festival is a festival of music and dance featuring our high value crops and vegetables as a major form of trade, its contribution to the local economy, its role in cultural diversity and its significance as an industry representative of Dalaguetnons as a people. The festival shall focus on the concept of the people’s cultural practices of religious worship as thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest. It shall become a marketing tool for the promotion of our vegetable industry and gives emphasis that vegetable farming is a sustainable source of livelihood. These economic components shall be coupled with our reputation as a town of music and world class musicians featuring our cultural heritage.  This will be held during the Annual celebration of our Patron Saint San Guillermo de Aquitania on February.

Images for dalaguete festival;

'Municipality of Dalaguete - [STREET DANCING] Utanon Festival Queen 2014:'

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DELICACIES:

Merely mentioning the name of our town would tickle your gustatory senses and give you a sample of a true Dalagitnon culinary special and gastronomic experience. Taking a bite-full of our sumptuous delicacies is like taking a trip to Food Heaven. We’ve packed this page with Carbo-loading and high-caloric goodies to satisfy your hunger pangs.

Banana Meat
In Dalaguete, deep-fried bananas (ripe cardava variety), immaculately stuffed with prime ground meat would seemingly grow on trees every fiesta. These potassium rich bananas have amazed many famished eaters and undaunted visitors. At first sight it looks just like your ordinary “pritong saging”. At first bite, it’s a culinary wonder: soft, sweet and juicy outside, meaty and spicy inside. Appetizer, main dish or dessert, the Banana Meat can be found in every table during fiesta – only in Dalaguete. It’s so easy to prepare and it has become a mainstay in many households on fiestas, holidays and special occasion buffets. It has become as much a tradition as the lechon. It’s not for vegetarians but it’s the ultimate banana experience one can never have enough of!!

Bibingka
So delectably lip-smacking good, our bibingka is unique from all other bibingkas elsewhere.Made even juicier and with just the right sweetness, one would often wonder and marvel if these rice cakes are baked in heaven. These are made of ground glutinous rice baked to perfection in unconventional ovens called “hudnohan” heated by red burning coals and glowing embers. Green banana leaves are used as drapes to keep it from sticking on the pans, enhancing a richer flavor and texture. What makes our bibingka is the thick, sweet sauce or latik, which is made of pure coconut milk and brown sugar. Hot latik poured lavishly on steaming freshly baked bibingkas are delightful for snacks or dessert. Available fresh and syrupy all year round at P5.00 a piece.

Torta
Call this the Queen of the Bring-house phenomenon. It has the shape of a crown and dusted with the white sugar crystals which glitter like tiny diamonds. There are differing traditions and recipes of the majestic Torta. The Dalaguete Torta distinguishes itself from all other tortas in its yolk to oil ratio content; that’s what makes it Dalagitnon. Guarded family recipes require the best eggs from free-range native chickens and pure home-produced pork oil. The ultimate torta has loads of yolk and oil per square millimeter making it the cholesterolic climax of pastries. Goes superbly with coffee, “tsokolate” or cola. Ideal for bring-house, pasalubong or giveaways, the torta has always been pinned for, here and abroad. It can remain soft, good and sugary for 5 to 6 days and would surely pass strict airport regulations.

Tostado
Sweet and toasty golden-brown cookies shaped like the moon, stars and flowers are some of our popular tasty treats. Handed down by custom and tradition, these cookies can be traced back to Spanish heritage. The tostado is a cookie with ornate designs and baked until golden brown. Taste, form and quality vary in every household.

Podrida
The podrida is a thicker but softer piece with luscious and fruity fillings of nangka or bantiyong jelly. Viewed on a certain angle, it has the appearance of a volcano. Through enough, its crater holds a tasty secret ready to erupt. It has a distinctive special texture in every bite. Available orders from local entrepreneurs at P5.00 each.

Vegetable Pickles

Empanada