It is a common household furniture in Ilagan that symbolizes the “Ipabalem “or the “feel at home” hospitality of the Ilagueños, a distinctive trait that assures a relaxed feeling of kinship to invite guests and friendly acceptance to transients who find their way to an Ilagueño home. It is 11.4 ft. high, 8 ft. long and 9.7 ft. wide, making it the world’s largest. The Giant Butaka is located at the Bonifacio Park in Brgy. Calamagui 2nd, City of Ilagan.
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