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30/05/2024

Honoring the Heart or Tayum: Experience the Soulful Melodies of the Tayum Hymn, Authored by Hon.Bienvenido Dion Jr., Composed by Former SB Member Joel Bolante, and Brought to life by the Voice of Marivic Procesa Tacanay, Asniah Marie Antiporta, Milagros Blaquera, Carlos Billedo Jr., and Paul Romelito Flores.

"Discover the timeless charm of Tayum, Abra – where history whispers through the centuries-old Santa Catalina de Alejandria Church and scenic landscapes invite endless exploration. 🌿✨.







The St. Catherine of Alexandria Church, also known as Tayum Church, is a historic Roman Catholic church located in Tayum...
29/05/2024

The St. Catherine of Alexandria Church, also known as Tayum Church, is a historic Roman Catholic church located in Tayum, Abra, Philippines. This church is a prominent example of Spanish colonial architecture and holds significant historical value.

Construction and Architecture:

The church was built by secular clergy in the 19th century, completed around 1803. It features typical Baroque architecture, characterized by its large, rectangular nave, and an impressive facade adorned with classical motifs.
Its walls are made from adobe blocks, a common material in many Spanish-era churches in the Philippines, which provided durability and a distinctive aesthetic.

Significance:

Tayum Church is named after St. Catherine of Alexandria, a Christian saint and martyr who is highly venerated in the Catholic Church.
The church was established as part of the Spanish colonial efforts to spread Christianity in the Philippines. It served as a religious center for the local community, facilitating the spread of Catholicism and European cultural influences in the region.

Cultural Heritage:

In 2001, the National Museum of the Philippines declared Tayum Church a National Cultural Treasure, recognizing its historical, cultural, and architectural significance.
The church has been a focal point for various religious activities and local traditions, playing an integral role in the spiritual life of the community for over two centuries.

Today, the St. Catherine of Alexandria Church remains a significant cultural landmark in Abra, attracting both worshippers and tourists interested in its historical and architectural heritage.

"Discover the timeless charm of Tayum, Abra – where history whispers through the centuries-old Santa Catalina de Alejandria Church and scenic landscapes invite endless exploration. 🌿✨.






History of TAYUMRecords show that Tayum got its name after the indigo plant which was commonly known to the Ilocanos as ...
29/05/2024

History of TAYUM

Records show that Tayum got its name after the indigo plant which was commonly known to the Ilocanos as Tayum-Tayum. There was a time when indigo flourished in Tayum, then a source of wealth to the Ilocanos. In Barangays Deet, a half kilometer away from the town proper, there was a big vat (Pagtimbugan) used in decaying the plant into a blue black dye called “ngila”. The dye was used to color yams of cotton.

At the beginning of the century, however, a powder dye from the Anilino Factories of the Germany came into popular use among Ilocano weavers, causing the death of the indigo industry.

The earliest historical accounts of Tayum date back to 1626 when one adventurous priest, Father Juan Pareja, organized Tayum, also known as Bukaw. Sometime in 1569, another equally daring and adventurous Augustinian Priest, Father Gabriel Alvarez, constructed a temporary chapel in Tayum during the time of his expedition to Lepanto. It was however, in 1725 when Tayum was formally organized as a political unit under the Spanish Regime. Don Vidal Banganan served as the first Governadorcillo.

From a mere “visita” of bangued, Tayum metamorphosed into an independent mission in the year 1807 with the construction of the solid bricks walled church under the successive Augustinian missions. The church was dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandra whose feastday is celebrated every 25th day of November.

In 1904, Tayum became a barrio of Bangued. This was due to the deterioration of peace and order at the time. Tayum ended as a barrio on December31,1907 with the designation of Don Pio Balmaceda y Belmonte as Teniente del barrio. Balmaceda organized his men in effectively curbing lawlessness thus restoring the town’s peacefulness. Shortly afterwards, it regained its town status with Don Manuel Brillantes as it first president.

Tayum is politically subdivided into 11 barangays, namely: Budac, Bagalay, Basbasa, Bumagcat, Cabaroan, Deet, Gaddani, Patucannay, Pias, Poblacion and Velasco.

"Discover the timeless charm of Tayum, Abra – where history whispers through the centuries-old Santa Catalina de Alejandria Church and scenic landscapes invite endless exploration. 🌿✨



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