Balangay Museum | Butuan City

Balangay Shrine is a branch of National Museum which is just a small structure but the artifacts inside are the ancient and historical remnants of Balangay and other things discovered in the area. Most part of this structure are surrounded by glass to protect each of the relics. If I am not mistaken, I was in the fifth grade when heard this word for the first time. The Filipino word Baranggay was derived from the word: Balangay which is a watercraft used by the ancient people in the Philippines for transportation and for barter and trade. More photos from Balangay Shrine, Continue Reading >>>