Cagsawa Church belfry is the most popular structure in the entire Bicol Region.It stood as a symbol of Bicol region’s impressive landscape, rich history and the people’s strength and resiliency to face and to rise from the ravages of Mother Nature.
Folklore states that originally Kagsawa was derived from the word “KAG” meaning owner and “SAWA” meaning python. Kagsawa could also mean excesses or too much. The February 1, 1814 Mayon eruption was recorded to be worst eruption of Mt. Mayon. Some 1,200 people who took refuge and sought the sanctuary of the church during the eruption all died when the church was engulfed by the flowing lava.
In 2006,super typhoon Reming reminisce the fate of our ancestors causing massive loss of life when mudslides from the Mayon Volcano buried many villages in Daraga Albay including this historic site.Now,back on its feet again,I was completely in awe of her.
At the entrance of the park visitors will find a wide variety of souvenir shops and stalls which showcase native products and handicrafts. A wide selection of T-shirts with native scenes and designs are also available.
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