THE STORY BEHIND OUR MUNICIPALITY

The name Medellin is of Spanish or Latin American origin which can be traced to a city with the same name in Colombia, South America. As a historical background, Medellin became a municipality by virtue of a royal decree promulgated by Queen Isabela of Spain on September 9, 1881.

Medellin was formerly part of the town of Daanbantayan. As a town, it started with only three barangays namely; Kawit and Buenavista in the west coast and Tindog in east coast Kawit, being the biggest and progressive barangay at that time became the first seat of government. But because of its deep shore, the area was prone to pirate attacks.

 NATURAL FEATURES

Terrain:                                                                                                                                                 

       Generally flat terrain which makes Medellin suitable for agriculture, 85% of the total land area is planted with sugarcane

                       Beaches:                                                                                                                                                        Fine white sand with cool sea water Sitio Pasil, Gibitngil - shoreline regularly changes

depending on the wind direction                                                                                                                                       

Sunsets:                                                                                                                                                               Romantic and golden sunsets in Brgys. Kawit, Mahawak, Gibitngil and Daanbantayan.

Flora:                                                                                                                                                                  
        Vintage acacia trees more than 100 years old in Kawit, Curva, Tindog and Luy-a, also
         thick mangrove forest in Brgys. Poblacion, Tindog, Caputatan Sur, Luy-a and Lamintak Norte.

Underwater:                                                                                                                                                   Beautiful and colorful corals in Gibitngil Island ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving

 HERITAGE BUILDINGS

Church Relics of first Catholic Church in Brgy. Daanlungsod 

 

University:                                                                                                                                                           Cebu Normal University, Medellin campus.  

 

LOCAL RITUALS AND CUSTOMS

Festival:

Sinulog Mardi Gras in bonor of Sr. Sto. Niño
Dance:  Pastores sa Belen in Brgy. Kawit .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beliefs:
During wakes, the following are prohibited:
taking a bath in the house of the dead
cleaning using a broom
During burial, bringing of food and other stuff from the cemetery is banned
Burial route should not lead back to the house
Taking flowers from the religious carousel provides healing powers and luck
Jumping over flames and smoke drives away evil spirits especially after burial

 

Rituals:
Offering biko, puto maya and other food and drink to the departed ones during All Saints Day
Dancing Sinulog for the loved ones .

 

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