Rich Cultures like the stories behind the "Nakabuhi" statues and the "Sarikaw" statue. Unique fishing using "baklad," planting of crops, making stuffs out of water lilies, beaded accessories and many more. Those statues that I've mentioned are also the sceneries I am talking about. The fountain at the center of Buhi is also one of the must-seen here. Also, don't miss hiking at Mt. Asog, Malangkaw Hill, and the mountain ranges here. Also, two most visited waterfalls are found here in Buhi; Baybay Falls and the famous twin falls named Itbog Falls. Buhi also offers tourist inns and resorts which are also welcoming for tourists and also for Buhinons. Let us also not forget Lake Buhi which supplies us the smallest commercial fish in the whole world, the sinrapan. Yes, it is just the length of a 10 centavo coin but don't underestimate it because it is truly the most delicious fish in the whole world. That's why it is called sinarapan. It came from the tagalog word sarap which means delicious.Sorry to say we can't "ihaw" it but we can surely dry it and dried sinarapan is much more delectable than the normal "ginisa na may kamatis" or "sinigang." With a little vinegar and pepper, we can enjoy the pleasure dried sinarapan offers. Also, sinarapan is bought at such an affordable price.
"Sarikaw Statue"
The mythical “ Sarikaw”, a peerless and generous game hunter who once roamed the primeval forest and mountains, is part of Buhi folklore. His extraordinary exploits have endured in legend, passed on in stories by town’s early native inhabitants. His imposing statue now stands like a sentinel guarding the gateway to Buhi.
"Nakabuhi"
It memorializes in sculpture an important event in Buhi’s history: the escape of a group of Albayanos from the wrath of Mt. Mayon’s eruption. Those “escapees” or “nakabuhi” formed the first settlement at Marayag, a place by the lake in present-day Barangay San Buenaventura. “Buhi”, the town’s name and said to have been derived from the said catastrophic occurrence, is written in various forms in Spanish records as Bui, Buy, Buhy, Buji, and Finally, Buhi.
"St. Francis of Assisi Church"
The evangelization of Buhi began with the arrival of the Franciscan missionaries in 1578 which paves the way for the foundation of the parish in 1605. The present church made of stone built in the1870’s has one of the highest belfries in the Bicol Region. In its side altar is the venerated image of the Blessed Virgin of Mary under her title of Our Lady of Prompt Succor. This miraculous Image is the only one of its kind in the entire Philippines, continuously drawing devotees, pilgrims and believers from all walks of life from far and near. Come, she awaits you.
"Sinarapan"
The sinarapan (Mistichthys luzonensis) is the world’s smallest commercially-harvested fish located only in the Philippines. They are endemic to the Bicol Region, specifically in Lake Buhi, Lake Bato, Bicol River and other bodies of water in Camarines Sur province. Sinarapan are a type of goby and they are transparent, except for the black eyes. The fish have an average length of 12.5 millimeters. Males are smaller than females. Catching the sinarapan is an art. Anglers first cut and trim a bamboo stalk. A palm leaf is wrapped around the top. The stalk is then anchored to the bottom of the lake with the leaf serving as both a beacon and trap. During the day the sinarapan rest upon the leaf. The leaf is then dumped into a large basket. When the water drains, all that is left is a strange, wriggling, jumping mass that is transparent except for large and spooky black eyes. Locals fry the sinarapan in oil, or boil them with vegetables. When more are caught than the local market demands, the surplus is salted or dried in cakes and exported to neighboring towns in Camarines Sur and Albay Provinces. Contrary to common belief, however, sinarapan is not the smallest fish known. Another goby, ‘tabios’ or dwarf pygmy goby (Pandaka pygmaea), also found in the Philippines (rivers of Malabon, Rizal & Palawan) and Indonesia, is the smallest known vertebrate and, like its cousins in Lake Buhi, are an endangered species. The ‘Sinarapan’ or ‘tabios’ is probably the world’s smallest commercially harvested fish found only in the Philippines, and endimic in Lake Buhi and other areas.
"Lake Buhi"
Lake Buhi is a lake found in Buhi, Camarines Sur, Philippines. It has an area of 18 square kilometres and has an average depth of 8 meters. The lake lies in the valley formed by two ancient volcanoes, Mt. Asog and Mt. Malinao. It was created in 1641, when an earthquake caused a side of Mt. Asog to collapse. The resulting landslide created a natural dam that blocked the flow of nearby streams.[1] Another theory suggests that it was created by the eruption of Mt. Asog, which is now dormant. The lake is famous since it is one of the few bodies of water that contains the sinarapan (Mistichthys luzonensis) which is the world's smallest commercially-harvested fish. Aside from the sinarapan, Lake Buhi is also home for other marine organisms such as the Irin-irin (Redigobius dispar), Dalag (Channa striata), Puyo (Anabas testudineus), Kotnag (Hemiramphus sp.), Burirawan (Strophidon sathete) and native catfish (Clarias sp.). Other fishes are introduced to boost the fishery industry such as the Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), Mozambique Tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus), Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) and Bangkok Hito (Clarias sp.). The forest surrounding the lake is the home of at least 25 bird species. The five endemic species are the Philippine Pygmy Woodpecker, Philippine Hanging Parrot, Black-naped Monarch, Elegant Tit and the White-eared Brown Dove. Other fauna found in the forest are flying lizards (Draco sp.), skinks, monitor lizards (Varanus marmoratus), civet cats, bats and the Philippine Cynomolgus monkey (Macaca fasicularis). Today the lake is the main source of water supply for the National Power Corporation Hydro Electric Plant. The power plant, which was founded in 1952, generates an average of 2.8 megawatts. It is also used by the National Irrigation Administration to irrigate at least 100 square kilometres of the Riconada towns located downstream and Iriga City.
"Itbog Falls"
It is located in Sta. Cruz Buhi, Cam. Sur. It has a twin waterfalls cascading amidst verdant vegetation. It could be reached by means of a banca ride from the town proper of Buhi, then a 30 minute trek.
"Baybay Falls"
It is located at Ipil, Buhi, Cam. Sur. Although it has just one waterfall, the clear water made it more splendid than any other waterfalls.
"Buhinon Language"
Buhinon
is the mother tongue of the majority of the population with Rinconada Bikol as its second language specially those residing on the
eastern part of the municipality near Iriga City. Both languages are included in Inland Bikol group and share
common vocabulary. Buhinon was then clasiffied as an Albayano Bikol language
used in the province of Camarines Sur.
"Mt. Asog/Mt. Iriga"
Mount Iriga, also known as Mount Asog, is one of the active volcanos in the Philippines, in the
province of Camarines Sur,
in the Philippines. Mount
Iriga is a stratovolcano about a kilometre from Lake Buhi.
It rises 1,196 m (3,924 ft) with a base diameter of 10 kilometres.
Iriga
erupted in 1628 and 1642. Iriga
is generally known for its phreatic explosions
It is held at San Buenaventura, Buhi Camarines Sur from July 14 to 15. It showcases sinarapan and various activities are held highlighted by the dance competitions, float competitions and this year, a CAT-1 Unit Marching competition.
The Precious Jewel of Camarines Sur
Lake Buhi Resort – A resort of triple “A” standard in a 2-hectare site in Cabatuan, has a three storey building with 154 superior guest rooms and an attic with a balcony providing a panoramic view of Lake Buhi, the surrounding mountain ranges and he majestic Mayon Volcano.
Others:
Geography: Buhi is located in the southeastern part of
the province of Camarines Sur. It is bound on the east by Mount Malinao, on the west by Mount Asog and Iriga City, on the north by Sagñay-Buhi mountain ranges and on the south by the
low-lying ranges of Polangui, Albay, with the following
coordinates: 13 degrees 25’ 32.4" north latitude and 123 degrees 30’
49.1" east longitude. It is 75 kilometres (47 mi) northeast of Legaspi City and 53 kilometres
(33 mi) and south of Naga City.
The municipality has been divided into four
sectors, namely:
·
The Poblacion
·
The
Lake/Mt. Asog sector
·
the
Road/cross road sector
·
The
Mountain sector
Topography: Buhi has generally mountainous and hilly surface, with 50% of its area having a slope of around 25%. The Poblacion located on the south shore of Lake Buhi, has gently rolling topography.
Mt. Malinao and Mt. Asog dominate the town's surface terrain whose highest elevations are 1,548 metres (5,079 ft) and 1,196 metres (3,924 ft) above main sea level respectively.
Climate: Buhi has a warm, humid climate. During the warmest months from March to June, temperatures reach 29.2 °C (84.6 °F). The weather cools off during the rainy season which last from August to February with an average temperature of 24.7 °C (76.5 °F).
Barangays:Buhi is politically subdivided into 38 barangays.
- Antipolo
- Burocbusoc
- Cabatuan
- Cagmaslog
- Amlongan (Del Rosario)
- De La Fe
- Divino Rostro
- Ipil (Fatima)
- Gabas
- Ibayugan
- Igbac
- Iraya (Del Rosario)
- Labawon (Santa Teresita)
- De Los Angeles (Los Angeles)
- Monte Calvario
- Namurabod
- Sagrada Familia
- Salvacion
- San Antonio
- San Buenaventura (Poblacion)
- San Francisco (Parada)
- San Isidro
- San Jose Baybayon
- San Jose Salay
- Macaangay
- San Pascual (Poblacion)
- San Pedro (Poblacion)
- San Rafael
- San Ramon (Kaarayo)
- San Roque (Poblacion)
- San Vicente (San Vicente Ferrer)
- Santa Clara(Poblacion)
- Santa Cruz
- Santa Elena (Poblacion)
- Santa Isabel
- Santa Justina
- Lourdes (Our Lady of Lourdes)
- Tambo
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