00:00 [music]
00:02 In the just-finished feast of St. Oninio in Tanhay City in Negros, Oriental,
00:07 the residents did not hesitate in robbing their gigantic "pabitin".
00:17 What's inside?
00:19 Are you bitten by "pabitin" during birthday parties?
00:24 [laughter]
00:25 Yes, those limited to the hands.
00:29 [laughter]
00:30 We are the first to reach and rob the prize.
00:35 [laughter]
00:38 I don't know if you can still resist the "pabitin" of the residents of Tanhay City in Negros, Oriental.
00:46 Their "pabitin" is like a colorful flag.
00:51 It was surrounded by almost a whole road.
00:55 It was half a kilometer long.
00:59 [music]
01:04 The residents of Tanhay City also have their own "pabitin".
01:08 One of the "pabitin" is the "pabitin" of the Kumarir family.
01:12 The preparation is one week.
01:14 In different barangays in Tanhay City, the "pabitin" is practiced by families.
01:19 Every January, even the little ones have their "pabitin".
01:24 They will tie the favorite toy of the children, a big "chichiria".
01:31 For the children, because they also like that.
01:34 This year, for more people to be happy, the "pabitin" was priced at 25,000 to 35,000 pesos.
01:43 They also followed the bags.
01:46 It's like a tie on the "chichiria".
01:48 In the form of a mini truck, they tied the "pabitin" one by one in a very long rope that is tied to the posts.
01:57 One of the volunteers in the construction of the "pabitin" is Annie.
02:02 In 2007, I volunteered.
02:05 We sacrificed a lot for you and your children.
02:10 It was hard to carry because it was hot.
02:12 It was tiring because it was very hot.
02:15 The "pabitin" was prepared for a week in front of this house.
02:20 It's like the "chichiria" were wearing "banderitas".
02:24 Before the "pabitin",
02:28 "Prayer in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen."
02:32 they prayed first.
02:33 After the rosary, we will lower the ring.
02:38 The children and the adults went down one by one to pray.
02:45 When we reached there, 500 more or less, there were also people from other towns.
02:50 And the joy started.
02:54 Everyone was tied up.
03:05 The couples had to wear a lot of "discarte".
03:08 Someone tucked in their clothes to put the "chichiria" they got.
03:15 Someone also brought a bag and plastic.
03:21 This man was in beast mode.
03:27 He climbed up the post and was able to climb up the "pabitin".
03:31 I saw that there was no one there, so I climbed up first.
03:35 I got a plastic bag and "pabitin".
03:37 It was my first time to join the "pabitin".
03:40 I brought a plastic bag and I insured my wife so that I can continue eating with my wife.
03:46 While this one, you thought he was just going out to the grocery,
03:51 he was carrying a plastic bag.
03:53 Joy, who last year always had a lot,
03:57 brought a big container so that she can bring home a sure ball.
04:02 I have been joining the "pabitin" for 20 years.
04:05 Before, it was just a small plastic bag.
04:08 Now, I bring a big plastic.
04:10 Even others, like Annie, who got tired,
04:17 climbed up the "pabitin".
04:19 She also stole.
04:21 I joined because I believe that my fellowmen are the ones who will fight against the evil that is not in my side.
04:28 I have been joining the "pabitin" for 12 years.
04:31 Before, I was absent.
04:32 My children were still small.
04:34 Now, they are big and they are with me.
04:37 This is what we do.
04:40 We are our allies for the "Senior Santo NiƱo".
04:47 The "pabitin" has been doing the "papaagaw" for 3 decades.
04:52 This was the idea of Neil's father, Baltazar.
04:55 My father got sick in 1985.
04:57 He was diagnosed with aphidicitis and gallbladder.
05:01 He was nominated for the "Senior Santo NiƱo".
05:03 At that time, he got sick.
05:05 And as a thank you for his recovery,
05:08 on January 25, 1986,
05:11 on the day of the "Senior Santo NiƱo" competition,
05:14 Baltazar did the "pabitin" for the "chikiting".
05:18 There were "chichirias" and "suman" made of "niyog" leaves.
05:23 Until this became the first prayer of their family.
05:27 Thank you to all those who received their blessings.
05:31 My father and mother started from the bottom.
05:34 Now, they are a little higher.
05:36 I studied in Cebu.
05:37 Every Friday, I would go to "Senior Santo NiƱo".
05:40 I hope I can finish my studies.
05:43 And even if Baltazar passed away,
05:46 the siblings continued what their father started.
05:50 Meanwhile, the "pabitin" was prepared for almost a week.
05:56 Less than 5 minutes.
06:09 5!
06:11 It's fun because the junk food is free.
06:15 It's fun because many kids come here.
06:20 It makes us happy.
06:22 The so-called "Longest Pabitin" of the "Tiga Tanhay City".
06:27 It's part of their annual children's festival every January 31.
06:34 It's exciting.
06:36 That's what we're looking forward to every year.
06:40 Within the "Tanhay", even if it's a small house,
06:43 even if it's a big house,
06:45 there's a personal devotion to the "Santo NiƱo".
06:47 They will have this "pabitin".
06:49 We were awakened that this tradition already exists.
06:52 The focus on the "Santo NiƱo" is the 9th day of the "November".
06:57 The "pabitin" becomes the finale.
06:59 It becomes a community work.
07:01 Because the "Tiga Tanhay" believe that
07:03 if you make the kids and the children in your heart happy,
07:07 you will make the "Santo NiƱo" happy.
07:09 Because he's a "Batan Jesus".
07:11 The blessings for the "Taga Tanhay"
07:14 is really "abot kamay".
07:18 The segment is now over.
07:22 "Pabitin"
07:25 Thank you so much, Kapuso.
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07:41 Peace.
07:43 "Pabitin"
07:46 [cheering]
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