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NegOcc town showcases coco-filled bread as heritage delicacy

By Nanette Guadalquiver

May 20, 2022, 4:57 pm

<p><strong>NATIVE BREAD</strong>. “Salbaro” being baked on an open-top oven fired by coconut husks during a cooking demonstration on May 13, 2022 in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental. The coconut-filled bread has been recognized by the northern Negros city as a heritage delicacy in observance of the National Heritage Month this May. <em>(Photo courtesy of NegOcc-San Carlos City Information Office)</em></p>

NATIVE BREAD. “Salbaro” being baked on an open-top oven fired by coconut husks during a cooking demonstration on May 13, 2022 in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental. The coconut-filled bread has been recognized by the northern Negros city as a heritage delicacy in observance of the National Heritage Month this May. (Photo courtesy of NegOcc-San Carlos City Information Office)

BACOLOD CITY – A coconut-filled bread locally known as “salbaro” has been recognized by the City of San Carlos in Negros Occidental as a heritage delicacy on Friday in observance of the National Heritage Month this May.

Mainly made of flour, sugar, and grated coconut, it is placed on banana leaves and baked in an open-top oven fired by coconut husks.

Dr. Archilles Ponferrada, head of the Heritage for Culture and the Arts Council, said “salbaro” is a “food trademark” of the city being sought by both the locals and tourists.

It is an heirloom of more than a century, making it a part of the city’s culture and heritage, he added.

Ponferrada said he hopes business-minded locals will continue to make the traditionally-cooked bread.

“There are still those who love to eat this native delicacy, especially when paired with coffee,” he added.

Engr. Magnolia Antonio, city planning and development coordinator, said the celebration of the National Heritage Month helps preserve and conserve the city’s local heritage.

“ ‘Salbaro’ has been the locals’ favorite and we hope the cooks will continue making this since the new generation of locals and tourists are now giving it attention,” he added.

This year’s National Heritage Month, themed “Pamanang Lokal: Binhi ng Kulturang Pilipino”, highlights the importance of preserving and promoting local heritage within a community and its impact on shaping Philippine cultural identity.

The celebration also seeks to strengthen people’s consciousness, respect, and love for the legacies of Filipino cultural history. (PNA)

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