Bohol Island
CLIMATE AND POPOULATION
Bohol has a population of about 1.3 million. The annual population growth rate is 2.9 percent. The Boholanos today live in the habitable areas of Bohol's 3,862 sq kms land area. They can also be found in various places throughout the country and the world. Bohol's climate is generally dry, with maximum rainfall between the months of June and October
CULTURE
language
Bohol is a unique place that has its very own language. The Boholano dialect is a separate language from the ones Cebuano’s use. It is a rip off of the Cebuano but characterizes some differences. There are a couple of phonetic distinctions in the Boholano dialect that makes it distinctive from Cebuano.
The Boholano dialect, in all its pureness can be heard in far-flung areas of Bohol. In the city area, especially in Taglibaran, the language is almost interchangeable with the Cebuano language. There are also other parts of Bohol, aside from Taglibaran, that uses Cebuano. It would be quite difficult, even for an all-knowing tourist to spot the difference, thus, you will have the impression that the locals speak one and the same dialect
The provincial fruit
Is the Bohol mangga, or mango, (Mangifera indica Linnaeus), which does very well in Bohol. The limestone soil is responsible for the sweet and tender fruit, which is said to be the sweetest in the Philippines. About half a million mango trees grow in Bohol.
Music
The Awit Sa Bohol is the official provincial hymn of the province of Bohol, Philippines. A Hymn is a song or ode in praise or honour of god, a deity or a nation. During every program or gatherings, the Boholanos sing the Bohol Hymn after the Philippine National Anthem. According to Bohol: "The Boholanos are a freedom loving and independent people, who take pride in their Island, wherever they are. No wonder, the province even has its own provincial anthem".
Dance
It's a dance originating from Bohol, Visayas; it is popular at Ilokano and Visayan
Bohol has a population of about 1.3 million. The annual population growth rate is 2.9 percent. The Boholanos today live in the habitable areas of Bohol's 3,862 sq kms land area. They can also be found in various places throughout the country and the world. Bohol's climate is generally dry, with maximum rainfall between the months of June and October
CULTURE
language
Bohol is a unique place that has its very own language. The Boholano dialect is a separate language from the ones Cebuano’s use. It is a rip off of the Cebuano but characterizes some differences. There are a couple of phonetic distinctions in the Boholano dialect that makes it distinctive from Cebuano.
The Boholano dialect, in all its pureness can be heard in far-flung areas of Bohol. In the city area, especially in Taglibaran, the language is almost interchangeable with the Cebuano language. There are also other parts of Bohol, aside from Taglibaran, that uses Cebuano. It would be quite difficult, even for an all-knowing tourist to spot the difference, thus, you will have the impression that the locals speak one and the same dialect
The provincial fruit
Is the Bohol mangga, or mango, (Mangifera indica Linnaeus), which does very well in Bohol. The limestone soil is responsible for the sweet and tender fruit, which is said to be the sweetest in the Philippines. About half a million mango trees grow in Bohol.
Music
The Awit Sa Bohol is the official provincial hymn of the province of Bohol, Philippines. A Hymn is a song or ode in praise or honour of god, a deity or a nation. During every program or gatherings, the Boholanos sing the Bohol Hymn after the Philippine National Anthem. According to Bohol: "The Boholanos are a freedom loving and independent people, who take pride in their Island, wherever they are. No wonder, the province even has its own provincial anthem".
Dance
It's a dance originating from Bohol, Visayas; it is popular at Ilokano and Visayan