What is bayong?
Bayong is a woven bag or basket made of dried Pandan leaves. It has many uses and also a replacement for plastic bags. You can easily make bayong and can earn money when you sell it. We should use bayong because it is reusable,useful and Eco-friendly.Uses of bayong
Bayong has many uses.It can be used as a substitute for plastic bags when going to the market.
It can also be used in going to beaches to carry things. Bayong isn't only useful, but it is also Eco-friendly.
It can also be used in going to beaches to carry things. Bayong isn't only useful, but it is also Eco-friendly.
Steps in making bayong
According to Jason Mercado, a business man of handy-crafts, there are 4 steps in making a bayong.
1st- Prepare the materials.
1st- Prepare the materials.
2nd- Have a concept of what design you want.
3rd- If it is weaving, you can do simple weaving like checkered type. If you don't know how to do proper weaving, you can use a sewing machine to sew the water lily leaves.
Ways of promoting bayong
-One way of promoting the Bayong is to use it ourselves first and show the people that it is better to use the bayong because it is reusable and has a great deal of durability. And not many youths are using these, that's why people that are in to the bussiness of bayong-making is making more fashionable and colorful designs to catch the eyes of the New Generation.
-One way of promoting the Bayong is to use it ourselves first and show the people that it is better to use the bayong because it is reusable and has a great deal of durability. And not many youths are using these, that's why people that are in to the bussiness of bayong-making is making more fashionable and colorful designs to catch the eyes of the New Generation.
Bayong is business venture
-Bayong is a money-earning venture. It is the main purpose why we are trying to promote the use of bayong. This kind of bag is affordable and eco-friendly.
-Bayong is a money-earning venture. It is the main purpose why we are trying to promote the use of bayong. This kind of bag is affordable and eco-friendly.
Day 1- the Journey Begins
The Journey begins all at our School (BCES) Butuan Central Elementary School. It was 10:00 in the morning on the 4th day of November when we first met at the computer room. We gathered 'round the chairs and chatted all along. But then, things started to get serious. We planned on what we were going to do and where we could locate a place where we could find a place swarming with people who carry along with them proudly their Bayongs.
So, first we went to Madyaw Kadyaw Souvenir Shop and Caraga Product Shop both located on J.C. Aquino Avenue. We interviewed the Sales Officers and sought out how they made the Bayong, Where they got the suppliers and What made them think why the Bayong could be a great investment in Business opportunities. But what captured our attention most is the commitment and passion of the store faculties to the promoting of the Bayong to the Butuanons and to the whole Philippine Country.
After all the hard work and perseverance to take pictures of Bayongs and interview the Sales Officers, we went back to school.We were off to the computer room. There and then, we worked at our hardest and broke our necks just to come up with our write-ups to atleast start on some words and stuff. Uploading a partial half of the pictures was done.
The team decided to wrap it all up and call it a day. We made half of the work and did our best. We then decided to meet again on the next day on 6:30 in the morning on the same place.
The first step to success was made all in a day. Everyone worked hard and made sure to do their part. Imagine that! all in a hard day's work. Right?
BAYONG- Is made from palm fronds, coconut or pandan leaves. That can be use to carry such objects and goods bought from wet markets.
For others, the word bayong is a bag that we can only use for wet markets, but actually, there are also a lot of fashionable kinds of bayong bags featured on many fashion shows and now on display in most of well-known stores.
It was a fine weather of October 4, 2011 when the group started to take pictures for the blog “Ipasiatab Ang Paggamit Hong Bayong” by selected pupils of the Grade-VI STEC. At first, the group went to “Madyaw Kadyaw Souvenir Shoppe” located at J.C. Aquino St., Butuan City.
When we arrived we met their Sales Officer and let us take pictures with their bayongs. We had fun taking pictures and knowing more about the bayong.
On our way to Caraga Product...
After we took pictures while we were on our way, we went to a small shop called “Caraga Products” located near Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).We interviewed their Sales Officers and let us took pictures with the bayongs.
After all the information we gathered, we went back to our school and ate lunch. After eating lunch we continued doing our write-ups. While everybody was busy doing their write-ups and continued doing the blog, three of our members (Pearl, Ella and Claire) room around inside the campus to take pictures of teachers using bayong.
When the sun was about to set, 5 of our members namely Pearl, Jed, Claire, Ella and Angel went to Butuan City Hall. But sad to say they haven’t found people using bayong. After going to Butuan City Hall, we helped finished the write-ups for today.
The following day, we went to Butuan City’s wet market in the morning to take pictures for the people who use bayong instead of plastic bags. According to what we’ve seen 6 out of 10 buyers and vendors were using bayong. We asked them why they use bayong than plastic bags they answered “Well, it is conducive to our nature.” Even, the vendors use bayong to carry their goods. With this, we are more encouraged to use bayong as a replacement for plastic bags to contribute to our Ecosystem.
The following day, we went to Butuan City’s wet market in the morning to take pictures for the people who use bayong instead of plastic bags. According to what we’ve seen 6 out of 10 buyers and vendors were using bayong. We asked them why they use bayong than plastic bags they answered “Well, it is conducive to our nature.” Even, the vendors use bayong to carry their goods. With this, we are more encouraged to use bayong as a replacement for plastic bags to contribute to our Ecosystem.
Before we gathered information from people who make bayong, a few of our group members went room to room campaign in our school to use bayong. Our group had an idea of a "Bayong Day". Our group members who went room to room asked all the pupils and even teachers to bring bayong the next day. Pupils who will bring the nicest bayong will be given a prize provided by our coach, Mrs. Balla.
We didn't stop to gather some informations and knowing more about bayong. So, we went to the "Rans Coco Shell Product" where we met Ma'am Anna Corita Necosia the owner of the said shoppe. She shared some few steps of how to make bayong. She also shared what she knew about bayongs. After all the informations we gathered, we thank her and say goodbye, but we can't forget the taking of pictures with her..
We didn't stop to gather some informations and knowing more about bayong. So, we went to the "Rans Coco Shell Product" where we met Ma'am Anna Corita Necosia the owner of the said shoppe. She shared some few steps of how to make bayong. She also shared what she knew about bayongs. After all the informations we gathered, we thank her and say goodbye, but we can't forget the taking of pictures with her..
Then we were on our way to Mr. Jason Mercado's house...
When we got to Mr. Mercado's house...
We took a group picture with Mr. Mercado and the whole crew.
Here we are heading back to school...
When we got back to school, we focused on the work. We understood more about the bayong and how it was made and where it came from. The experience to be with the owners was unforgettable. We aspired to do our best and gave it our best approach of efforts. We learned more than we aimed for. This was a moment we could never forget.
