Cultural Preservation Practices of Selected Cultural Sites, Province of Bohol

Abstract

Preservation is the key to extend the value of cultural sites. The study was conducted to determine the cultural preservation practices of selected cultural sites, Province of Bohol. The findings served as the basis of a proposed cultural preservation manual. Specifically, the study sought to identify the profile of respondents in terms of: age; gender; highest educational attainment; and length of service. Identify cultural preservation practices of the cultural site in terms of: protection from natural disasters; documentation/research; conservation/restoration; cultural knowledge; community involvement; and supportive policy and legislation. Determine the challenges encountered in implementing the cultural preservation practices and analyze if there is a significant relationship between profile of respondents and their cultural preservation practices. The study used descriptive-correlational research with researcher-made survey questionnaire. The respondents of the study were employees from 8 identified cultural sites with 42 respondents. The researcher used purposive sampling method. The study was conducted in selected cultural sites, particularly, Alburquerque; Baclayon; Dauis; Dimiao; Loay; Loboc; Panglao and Maribojoc. The instrument has 3 parts: profile of respondents; cultural preservation practices; and challenges encountered in implementing cultural preservation practices. Statistical tools include frequency count; per cent; weighted mean; ranking; one-way ANOVA; and multiple regression analysis were used in the study. The majority of respondents were 50-59 ages, females, holding college degrees and have served 0-5 years. Respondents regarded conservation and restoration efforts as highly practiced. Furthermore, protection from natural disasters; documentation and research; cultural education/knowledge; community engagement/involvement and supportive policy and legislation were regarded as moderately practiced. Lack of funds and resources; and natural calamities were identified as challenges to preservation. The analysis revealed no significant relationship between respondents’ profiles and their cultural preservation practices. Protecting cultural sites involves preventive conservation practices for sustainability. Recommendations include implementation of proposed cultural preservation manual and conduct further studies.