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Unfolding the Importance of

Tan-awan Park in Bula,
Camarines Sur
Republic of the Philippines
CENTRAL BICOL STATE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE
San Jose, Pili, Camarines Sur 4418
Website: www.cbsua.edu.ph
Email Address: [email protected]
Trunkline: (054) 871-5531-33 local 101

Unfolding the Importance of Tan-awan Park in Bula, Camarines Sur

Arandia, Sheinjazlyn R.
Barrion, Baby Rose B.
Callada, Arden O.
Loquis, Ma. Aleda T.
Soliman, Peachee R.
Petrasanta, Joane E.

Bachelor of Elementary Education

BEED 3-A and 3B

Central Bicol State University of Agriculture-Pili Campus

San Jose Pili, Camarines Sur

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ABSTRACT

This study aims to identify the importance of Tan-awan Park in Bula, Camarines Sur.
It certainly investigated the following questions: 1.) What are their purpose of visiting Tan-
awan Park? 2.) How does the place affect their religious views? and 3.) What are their
realizations after visiting the place? It uses a qualitative-interview method of research. The
total respondents who were interviewed are ten individuals consisting of eight tourists, a
vendor who owns a sari-sari store and a habal-habal driver. The data was gathered through
interview guide questionnaires and observations. The conclusion was that Tan-awan Park is
a religious tourism place which has a great contribution or impact to the people, religion,
economy, and tourism sector in the vicinity. After conducting the study, the researcher
encourages everyone to visit the Tan-awan Park to experience the glitzy journey and
spectacular scenery it holds which will complete your day.

1. INTRODUCTION

Globally, religious or pilgrimage tourism is regarded as an ancient form of travel. It is

said that religion is one of the factors that motivate people to set out on a journey and
millions of people travel towards the great pilgrimage centers to satisfy one’s own religious
conviction and fulfill their religious curiosity. The Philippines is home to more than 7,000
islands which offer a lot of great natural scenery and interesting historical sites that tourists
can excitingly experience. According to Tourism Philippines (2012), if anyone experiences a
variety in tourism, then the best place that anyone should visit is the Philippines.

Bulaeños are known for being faithful and religious. When people say Bula, the first
tourist spot that outsiders associate with the municipality is the Tan-awan Community Eco
Park located in the mountainous area of Barangay Bagoladio Bula, Camarines Sur. It is a
pilgrim site with a 35 ft. statue of Jesus Christ which resembles the Christ Redeemer in
Brazil and Our Lady of Holy Rosary (Queen of the Family) which also resembles the giant
Mary statue of Our Lady of Peace Grotto in Caramoan.

This research was conducted to unfold the importance of religious tourism in Bula,
also to know what is in the park such as the statue of Our Lady of the Family. Additionally, to
determine the contribution of the park to the community in terms of people, economy,

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tourism, and religion aspect. This research may be used by the future students of CBSUA-
Pili and the residents of the municipality of Bula and its neighboring municipalities as well as
the pilgrimage participants that are researching for the assessment of the religious site in the
community of Camarines Sur.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

This study aims to answer the following:

1. What is Tan-awan Park in Bula?

2. What are the contributions and importance of Tan-awan Park?
a. People
b. Religion
c. Economy
d. Tourism
3. What IEC materials can be developed to promote Tan-awan Park?

 OBJECTIVES

1. To know what is Tan-awan Park in Bula.

2. To determine the contributions and importance of  Tan-awan Park in Bula.

a. To know the influence of it to the people who are visiting Tan-awan Park. Such as
their religious views.

b. To know the contributions of it to the economy of Bula in terms of the people who
make a living out of it.

c. To know the importance of Tan-awan Park to religion.

d. To know the contribution of Tan-awan Park to the municipality of Bula.

     3. To determine the IEC material that can be developed to promote Tan-awan Park in
Bula Camarines Sur. 

2. LITERATURE REVIEW
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In this chapter, there are 5 related literature that the researchers have collected from
the internet to give justification of the present study.

According to Aulet, S. and Vidal, D. (2018), religious heritage can be a transmitter of

the values of the place. They also analyze the nature and role of the relationship between
tangible and intangible when it comes to transmitting these religious values. They define
religion as a complex issue. A set of beliefs concerning the divinity. Religious heritage are
sites that delivers the relationship between the community and its religious practices. It was
mentioned that sacred places are visited by different people with different reasons. They
have added that the original fraction of religious heritage is to cater the religious needs of the
believers.

In the study of (Richards, 2018), they define cultural tourism as a type of tourism
activity in which the visitor will learn, discover, experience and take use of tangible and
intangible cultural attractions or products in a tourism destination. They mentioned that these
attractions or products are set of spiritual and emotional features of a society that
encompasses arts and architecture, historical and cultural heritage, culinary heritage,
literature, music, creative industries and the living cultures (lifestyle, value systems, beliefs
and traditions).

In a study conducted by (Kapur, 2018), religious tourism are places visited by different
people for religious purposes. These believers possess strong religious beliefs and through
this a viewpoint was formed that religious tourism would promote their well-being.

Wetterberg, O. & Lofgren, E. (2019), have stated in their study that the settings of
religious worship is changing. Some of them lose their original purpose and replaces with
new functions. These changes will continue and have effects on the societal life . The
transformation of these religious places can be determined as important int two way from
different perspectives. Internally, from religious community and externally by society.

Odessy (2020) defined in her article that culture was naturally developed and created
unity among the people and gives the sense of belonging. It also allows people to share
stories about the past. She also mentioned that there are different values attached to
tangible cultural heritage.

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3.0 METHODOLOGY
This study presents the methods and procedure that the researchers utilized in the
conduct of the study to attain the objectives. This includes the research method, research
locale, respondents of the study, instruments, data collection procedure, data analysis,
results and the discussion.

3.1 Method
This study used the Qualitative Research Methodology to identify the importance of
Tan-awan Park in the municipality of Bula province of Camarines Sur.

3.2 Research Locale

The study was conducted at Tan-awan Park located at Brgy. Bagoladio, Bula,
Camarines Sur.

Figure 1: Location of Tan-awan Park at Bagoladio, Bula, Camarines Sur

3.3 Respondents of the Study

This study was conducted to the residents, vendors, habal-habal drivers and to the
visitors of Brgy. Bagoladio, Bula, Camarines Sur. They were the chosen respondents for this
study because they are one of the main focus of this study. And their answers will be enough
for the researchers to gather the needed data. The respondents composed of 8
visitors/tourist, 1 vendor (who own a sari-sari store near the Tan-awan Park) and 1 habal-
habal driver. These respondents were selected through random sampling technique.

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3.4 Instruments

Interview guide questions were used by the researchers to collect information from
their selected respondents for this study. The questions were divided into three parts. The
first question is about emphasizing the motivations behind the people' decisions to visit the
location. Second, the contributions and importance of Tan-awan Park in terms of religion,
and tourism aspects of the people who visit the location. And lastly, their realizations after
visiting Tan-awan Park.

3.5 Data Collection Procedure

Prior to the conduct of the study researchers prepared a letter to the ir research
teacher to sought permission and approval to conduct the study. Once approved, the
researchers proceeded with the interviews and observation. Data gathered by means of the
interview to the local vendors, tourists, and vehicle drivers. The interviews took place on
November 20, 2022 at the Barangay Bagoladio, Bula, Camarines Sur.

3.6 Data Analysis

The data were gathered through interview and were analyzed to answer the three
(3) research questions of this study. The data collection were administered to the 10
respondents in Barangay Bagoladio, Bula, Camarines Sur where the park is located. The
interview were conducted on November 20, 2022.

4. RESULTS

The researchers conducted the interview in Barangay Bagoladio, Bula, Camarines

Sur. Where they had a total of 10 respondents that was randomly selected. Eight (8) of these
respondents are visitors/tourists, they had different reasons or purpose why they visited the
place. Some of them were for sightseeing only with no religious activities involve while they
were some of them who went to the place because of a relative who already visited the Tan-
awan Park before. One of the respondent owns a sari-sari store nearby the Tan-awan Park
who stated that their income per day only depends on the number of customer/vistors.

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5. DISCUSSION

The study was conducted primarily to determine the contribution and importance of
Tan-awan Park in Bula. Grounded in the result presented and discussed, this study came up
with these conclusions: 

SOP1: What is Tan-awan Park in Bula?

Tan-awan Park is a place located in barangay Bagoladio, Bula, Camarines Sur.

Which  is located in the mountainous area of the municipality of Bula, giving anyone who
visits the place a mesmerizing view of the whole town. A 35 ft. statue of Jesus Christ and
Our Lady of Holy Rosary can also be found in Tan-awan park. A chapel is also located in the
middle part of the park where masses and prayers are being held during special occasions.

SOP 2: What are the contributions and importance of Tan-awan Park?

The contributions and importance of Tan-awan Park is concluded as follows:

a. People - the most common reasons why people visits the place is for
sightseeing only and for picture taking because of its amazing view;

b. Religion - its impact to the religious views of the people who  visits the place
depends on their main purpose of going to Tan-awan Park in the first place. If their
main reason is for sightseeing only then we can conclude that it will not affect their
religious views after visiting the place;

c. Economy - the source of income of those people who make a living

because of the Tan-awan Park such as the vendors and habal-habal drivers is not
stable. Since the amount of income they can get will only depends on how much
customers they will have which is sometimes seasonal; and

d. Tourism - since the municipality of Bula is known for other great places for
unwinding, Tan-awan Park will also help the tourism of the said municipality to
promote its beauty to other people who resides outside Bula. The tourists who have
already been in the place can also help in promoting the place to other people who
wants to find a place for relaxation by simply sharing their experiences.
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SOP 3: What IEC materials can be developed to promote Tan-awan Park?

As part of this study, the researchers have also concluded that a promotional
brochure containing the different necessary information of the Tan-awan Park for the people
who wants to visit the place, specially the first timers, will be a perfect IEC material to use in
promoting the Tan-awan Park of the municipality of Bula, Camarines Sur.

6. CONCLUSION

The conclusion was that, Tan-awan Park is a religious tourism place which has a
great contribution or impact to the people, religion, economy, and tourism sector in the
vicinity.

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APPENDICES

October 16, 2022

Good day!

We are the students taking Bachelor of Elementary Education from College of

Development Education Central Bicol state university of agriculture. We are currently

conducting a research titled “Unfolding the Importance of Tan-awan park in Bula

Camarines Sur”. This is part of four requirement in our subject SSTUD 2 (Teaching Social

Studies in Intermediate Grades)

The researchers would like to ask for your time and cooperation to be interviewed for us to
collect the needed data for our study. Thank you and God bless.

Sincerely,

The Researchers

Noted:

CHERRY LOVE B. MONTALES, EdD

CDE Faculty

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PROPOSED TITLE: Unfolding the importance of Tan-awan park in Bula Camarines Sur

Researchers:

1. Arandia, Sheinjazlyn R.

2. Barrion, Baby rose B.

3. Callada, Arden O.

4. Loquias, Aleda T.

5. Soliman, Peachee R.

6. Petrasanta, Joane E.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

This study aims to answer the following:

1. What is tan-awan park in Bula?

2. What are the contributions and importance of tan-awan park?

a. People

b. Economy

c. Religion

d. Tourism

2. What IEC materials can be developed to promote tan-awan park?

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PHOTO DOCUMENTATION

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INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT
Interviewer: Sheinjazlyn Arandia

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Interviewee: Dave
Age: 22 years old
Recording of the event: November 20, 2022 9:05 am
Duration: 56 seconds

(Start of the interview)

Interviewer: Uno ya reason mo ka pag iyan mo sadi tan-awan park?
Interviewee: Uda lang, pampalipas oras ag tambay. Parelax-relax.
Interviewer: Uno mo man mga narealize after mo mag visit sadi (Tan-awan Park)?
Interviewee: Uda lang, nakakawala ng stress. Tambay lang talaga eh.
Interviewer: How about naman po sa religious views mo? Agko ba siya epekto?
Interviewee: Parang wala lang.

INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT
Interviewer: Sheinjazlyn Arandia
Interviewee: Paul Andrie
Age: 20 years old
Recording of the event: November 20, 2022 9:10 am
Duration: 56 seconds

(Start of the interview)

Interviewer: Ano ang main purpose or reason nindo ta nag igdi kamo sa Tan-awan Park?
Interviewee: For sightseeing lang.
Interviewer: Tas ano man ang impression nindo since first time nindo igdi (Tan-awan Park)?
Interviewee: Nafeel mi ang kung pano mag relax, kumbaga definitely come and chill arog
kan.
Interviewer: How about sa religious views niyo? May effect ba siya since may mga statues
igdi.
Interviewee: Igwa man, medyo. More on sightseeing lang talaga.

INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT
Interviewer: Sheinjazlyn Arandia
Interviewee: Sugar Glorry
Age: 19 years old

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Recording of the event: November 20, 2022 9:15 am
Duration: 1 minute and 23 seconds

(Start of the interview)

Interviewer: First time niyo mag iyan sadi (Tan-awan Park)?
Interviewee: Diri po. Taga sadi man sana po kami.
Interviewer: Uno ya main purpose niyo ta nag iyan kamo sadi (Tan-awan Park) or let’s say
buko lang nguwan everytime na nagvivisit kamo?
Interviewee: Tambay lang.
Interviewer: Uno man usually ya ginigibo niyo pag nag iiyan kamo sadi?
Interviewee: Minsan po kapag kaming mga magkaklase, nag shushooting po.
Interviewer: Aside sa arog kan na reason, sa religious views niyo agko ba siya epekto?
Interviewee: Uda po, talagang tambay lang.

INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT
Interviewer: Sheinjazlyn Arandia
Interviewee: Kyla
Age: 20 years old
Recording of the event: November 20, 2022 9:20 am
Duration: 1 minute

(Start of the interview)

Interviewer: Uno main purpose niyo pag nag iiyan kamo sadi Tan-awan Park?
Interviewee: Mag sulong kandila.
Interviewer: Ano yan random lang or kapag agko special occasions?
Interviewer: Special occasions arog ka birthday.
Interviewer: Aside from religious activities, nag iiyan din ba kamo sadi para mag tambay?
Interviewee: Amo, nag vivideo kading Tan-awan Park.
Interviewer: Uno ya mga nagiging realization mo after mo mag iyan sadi Tan-awan Park?
Interviewee: Naaali ya stress kapag naiiling mo ya view san taas. Nauuda ya mga iniisip
mo.

INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT
Interviewer: Sheinjazlyn Arandia
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Interviewee: Evelyn
Age: 46 years old
Recording of the event: November 20, 2022 9:57am
Duration: 1 minute and 15 seconds

(Start of the interview)

Interviewer: Uno reason niyo ka pag iyan niyo po sadi Tan-awan Park?
Interviewee: Mayo pa akong idea kasi first time ko nga diba, kaso si mister nakaexperience
nang mag igdi so dinara niya ko igdi.
Interviewer: Ano po masasabi niyo na yaon na kamo igdi?
Interviewee: Base sa experience ko papunta pa lang dito ang ganda ng tanawin so parang
narerelax ka. Kasi iyong dinaanan namin puro puno.
Interviewer: Taga saan po kayo ma’am?
Interviewee: Taga milaor ako kaso matagal akong nawala dito sa pilipinas.
Interviewer: Regarding po sa religious views ninyo, may parang effect po ba si pag visit
nindo igdi?
Interviewee: Oo, isa pa iyon sa dahilan kaya pumunta kami dito.

INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT
Interviewer: Sheinjazlyn Arandia
Interviewee: Timothy
Age: 21 years old
Recording of the event: November 20, 2022 10:01 am
Duration: 1 minute and 23 seconds

(Start of the interview)

Interviewer: Uno po reason nindo ta nag igdi kamo sa Tan-awan Park?
Interviewee: Para mag unwind. Medyo bistado kaya adi igdi sa Bula tyaka kadakol kong
nahihiling kani sa facebook.
Interviewer: After mo mag igdi anong narealize mo?
Interviewee: Kadakol pang lugar na pwedeng madumanan igdi sa Bula, kumbaga nagkaka
igwa ako ning rason para mag travel.
Interviewer: Pang pirang beses mo na ba naka igdi, kuya?
Interviewee: Pang tulo.
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Interviwer: How about sa religious views mo may epekto ba siya? Ta igwa bagang mga
statue igdi.
Interviewee: Syempre ta si pang duwang beses kong pag igdi duman siya sa pag alay
lakad.

INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT
Interviewer: Sheinjazlyn Arandia
Interviewee: Christian
Age: 16 years old
Recording of the event: November 20, 2022 10:20 am
Duration: 1 minute and 3 seconds

(Start of the interview)

Interviewer: Taga sain po kamo kuya?
Interviewee: Taga Camaligan, Naga.
Interviewer: First time niyo igdi kuya?
Interviewee: Firt time po.
Interviewer: Okay, ano po reason niyo ta nag igdi kamo sa Tan-awan Park?
Interviewee: Makailing lang po ning magayon na view.
Interviewer: May epekto po ba siya sa religious views niyo? Catholic po kamo palan?
Interviewee: Iyo po. Mayo man po.

INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT
Interviewer: Sheinjazlyn Arandia
Interviewee: Rex
Age: 28 years old
Recording of the event: November 20, 2022 10:22 am
Duration: 1 minute and 8 seconds

(Start of the interview)

Interviewer: First time niyo ba mag igdi?
Interviewee: Pang tulong beses ko na igdi.
Interviewer: Ano pong reason niyo ta nag igdi kamo?
Interviewee: Trip ko lang ngunyan.

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Interview: Kang before po?
Interviewee: Kang una gusto ko lang mag igdi pero ngunyan trip ko lang.
Interviewer: May epekto ba siya sa religious views mo?
Interviewee: Mayo man.

INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT
Interviewer: Sheinjazlyn Arandia
Interviewee: Jennilyn
Age: 24 years old
Recording of the event: November 20, 2022 10:48 am
Duration: 1 minute and 4 seconds

(Start of the interview)

Interviewer: Related po ma’am igdi sa business nindo, natatabangan man po ba ining
business nindo lalo na po pag dakulon visitor igdi sa Tan-awan Park?
Interviewee: Iyo man po.
Interviewer: Estimated income man po nindo?
Interviewee: Siguro po umaabot man po 1,500 pesos po a day pag may mga special
occasions diyan o kaya pag dakol ang tao. Pag normal day po mga 500 pesos a day or
minsan 100 pesos lang.

INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT
Interviewer: Sheinjazlyn Arandia
Interviewee: Cris
Age: 51 years old
Recording of the event: November 20, 2022 11:10 am
Duration: 1 minute and 17 seconds
(Start of the interview)
Interviewer: About po sa pag hahabal-habal niyo pira man po usually a sinisingil niyo pong
pamasahe?
Interviewee: Dati diyan 50 pesos lang, pero ngayon na tumaas ang presyo ng gasolina 70
pesos na.

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Interviewer: Kapag agko po special occasions o kaya kapag dakol dakol ya nagiging
pasahero pira man po estimated na kita niyo po?
Interviewee: Minsan umaabot naman 700 pesos minsan mahigit naman 1000 pesos
depende kung madami talaga ang pumupunta.

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