Paete, officially the Municipality of Paete (Tagalog: Bayan ng Paete), is a municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 24,945 people. [5] Along the shores of picturesque Laguna de Bay.

Ice sculptures and fruit and vegetable carvings done by dexterous hands of Paeteños abound on buffet tables of cruise ships and world-class hotels and restaurants. Today the town thrives mainly on the sale and export of woodcarvings and taka, tourism, poultry industry, farming and fishing. How Paete got its name.

Mar 8, 2013 · Inside the Church honoring Saint James, you’d find religious icons and centuries-old paintings by Paeteño artists including those by Jose Luciano Dans. It is said that this art flourished long ago that one shouldn’t be surprised to find locally-crafted masterpieces in churches, palaces and museums in other parts of the world.

Apr 12, 2012 · From what I have heard prior to the trip, Paete is famous for its artistry and creativity, and most of the people in the town make a living out of the arts aside from farming and raising livestock. From Pagsanjan, we took a jeepney plying the route of Sta. Cruz-Siniloan which goes through the winding highway of Kalayaan, Laguna.

Feb 13, 2022 · As old as the Spanish conquests in the country, the Paetenian native arts remain alive and undamaged. They struggle against the outgrowth of contemporary trends, as compared to most of our culture that somehow vanished in time. The art of Ukit, or woodcarving, placed Paete on the world map.

When the Cultural Center of the Philippines pondered the towns worth showcasing for their heritage of visual arts, Paete in Laguna province was not just on the short-list. It turned out to be the first choice.

Apr 10, 2025 · Paete, Laguna is one of the Philippines’ last remaining artistic strongholds and may be accessed either by passing through the picturesque zigzag of the Eastern Rizal route or through the long stretch of the South Luzon Expressway. The town is known for two things: fine woodcarvers and the golden sweet fruit of lanzones.

Mar 17, 2018 · In the northeastern part of the Province of Laguna, located is an inland town of Paete. A town that is about 113 kilometers away from Manila, along the scenic Laguna de Bay. The small town of Paete was founded around 1580 by Spanish friars, Fray Juan de Plasencia and Fray Diego de Ongresa.

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Paete is a little town nestled at the foot of Sierra Madre ranges and locked by Laguna de Bay. It has no wide plains, not topographical greatness. Rather, it is a town by the road between highland and water. Its history is the unraveling of a way of life rendered starkly simple by …