Consolacion is known for its sarok industry. Sarok is a head cover made of homegrown materials such as dried banana leaves and thin bamboo strips. It is formed into circular cone-tipped hats which are used mostly by farmers to protect themselves from the scorching heat of the sun and from the falling rain.
History of Sarok
Sarok was created by the farmers (mostly in barangay Tolotolo, a 20-minute motorcycle ride from the national road) in the 1920's to protect themselves from the heat of the sun and from the falling rain. Sarok has been also the main source of livelihood of the residents in barangay Tolotolo.
"Dried banana leaves" "Dried Bamboos"
"THE WEAVING OF SAROK"
"ACTUAL MAKING OF SAROK"
"THE FINISH PRODUCT"
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Sarok Festival
Valentine's Day for the people of the Municipality of Consolacion is celebrated with more than just love. They had a twofold eventful date as the town gathered to celebrate their founding anniversary,named as "Adlaw sa Consolacion" with the staging of the Sarok Festival.
The participants of the festival are the students from different schools (elementary, highschool, and college) in Consolacion. They wear attractive costumes that fit for the kind of presentation of their choice. The sarok used as the main props comes in various designs, which enhance one's sense of imagination.
The mission of the event is to attract tourists that will encourage preservation of the culture and history of the municipality of Consolacion.
"Señor San Narciso"
(Patron Saint of Consolacion)
"Some of the participating Barangay"
"Actual Dance Presentation"
From then on, the Sarok Festival has already become one of the most awaited celebration of the year for the people of Consolacion. Moreover, the festival has been very successful every year and more people from the other parts of Cebu were encouraged to witness the very prestigious festival of Consolacion. Sarok Festival has become a way promoting the culture and the beautiful town of CONSOLACION.
