Saud is how we refer to market day in our town. Held twice weekly every Saturday and Wednesday at the plaza (public market), these events always have the feel of a weekend market rural style where every kind of merchandise appear from villages and nearby towns and provinces. Some are just plain utilitarian while some are simply kitch. From farm tools to folk remedies on common ailments, condiments, local vegetables and fruits and ukay-ukay (second-hand clothes) are to be found in separate corners of the plaza grounds that occupy the streets fronting the public market.
Here are some of my snaps during my two consecutive saud visits.
Clay toy pots and pans from Tiwi, Albay
pottery crafts from Tiwi, Albay
Sampaloc candies from Albay
Dalandan fruits are called’mandarin’ in Bulusan.
Assorted marine catch from Sabang, Bulusan
Common condiments in Bulusan : hipon and kuyog
Bamboo shoots from Mapaso, Irosin already chopped
Popular candies/cookies from Albay
Live seashells (kadudodudo shells with the lighter color) from Gubat, Sorsogon
Dependable farm tools from neighboring town of Bacon
Handmade bolos and knives also from Bacon, Sorsogon
Kumpletos rekados (Complete spice) with 3 kinds of spices in one package
Kamanyang and Dadyangaw are traditionally used for ‘tuob’ rituals.
Photos: Alma P. Gamil
Bulusan, Sorsogon, Philippines
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