Purposes:

• Show the culture of Numanciahanon
• Promote potential spot for tourist
• Promote the product on Numancia 

History:

Numancia is one town in Aklan that has great historical significance. Its name was derived from a Spanish Yacht, which happened to pass by from Manila. This yacht was reported to be sailing around the world.

In Spain there is also a town by the name Numancia, which became famous for its inhabitants who resisted the invading forces of Hannibal, a great general of Carthage (which was at war with Rome during that time). Some Spaniards who came here may have come from this town and requested the Spanish government to name this town Numancia through a royal decree.

Numancia as integrated with Banga, Lezo, and Kalibo

When the Americans came in 1899, the military government appointed Felix Kimpo as head of the town. During the election in 1901 he was elected as the president from 1901 to 1903. At that time there were 34 provinces in the towns of Capiz, but these were reduced to 24 towns by a law passed by the civil Commission when it was found out that some towns were incapable of meeting their financial obligations and maintenance. So on March 4, 1904, an executive order was passed fusing Banga, Lezo, Nuamncia, and Kalibo into one municipality.

Numancia as Barrio of  Lezo as Part of Numancia

Five years after on July 31, 1909, the civil commission passed another law separation Lezo and Numancia from Kalibo and making Lezo as the seat of government. Numancia then, became a barrio of Lezo. In 1920 the situation was reversed with regards to the status of Lezo and Numancia. By Executive Order No. 17, series of 1920, the seat of government was transferred to Numancia and Lezo became a barrio of Numancia.

Separation of Lezo from Numancia

The people of Lezo were not willing to be subordinates of Numancia and so they filed a petition stating their intent to be a separate town. It was just before the outbreak of the Second World War when then Pres. Quezon approved their petition when he issued Executive Order No. 364 series of 1941 dated August 28, 1941 making Lezo as a separate municipality. On account of World War II, the actual inauguration for the separation of the municipality of Lezo from the Municipality of Numancia was deferred to January 1, 1945. On this date both Lezo and Numancia became separate municipalities.

Practices of the People:

• People used to go to church at dawn or”Simbang Gabi” during Christmas Season.
• People go to church every Sunday. 
• People celebrate fiesta .
• People join the procession in holy week .

Traditions of the Community:

-Holy Week-Holy Week is commemorate with street procession, the way of the cross and a passion play called the SINAKULO at Albasan.The church keeps the day solemn by not tolling the church bells, no mass will be celebrated

Celebrations of the Community:

            ·Christmas

  This is especial event for Nuamnciahanon.It begins formally on December 16 with attendance at the first of nine pre-dawn or early morning masses and continues on nonstop until the first Sunday of January,Feast of the Three Kings, the official end of the season.Christmas day in Numancia a popular day for children to visit their uncles, aunts, godmothers, and godfathers.  At each home they are presented with a gift, usually candy, money,  or a small toy.  Food and drinks are also offered at each stop.  It is a day of family closeness, and everyone wishes good cheer and glad tidings.

             ·New Year

 Bisperas ng Bagong Taon ("New Year’s Eve") is a festive time in the Philippines. There are a lot of traditions that Filipinos follow in the belief of ushering in a prosperous New Year.The peole in Numancia celebrate by go all out with the noise on New Year’s eve like firing fireworks,dringking outside thier homes,blowing horns.

                 · All saints day
November 1 majority of the Numancia population observe All Saint's Day (Araw ng mga Patay).  During the Araw ng mga Patay the people in Numancia remember their dead, clean the graves, and decorate them with flowers.  While the purpose is somber, the effect is a picnic, full of merrymaking and laughter.  Everyone goes to the cemetery, and some even stay overnight.

Occasions in the Community:

·Fiestas

Fiestas Numancia are held to celebrate different patron saint .

Beliefs of the People:

• Numancia Aklan Albasan Grand Binayle 23 May 2012 Vol 006 ...

Barangay/Local Officials:

The municipality of Numancia comprises 17 barangays.

Albasan Aliputos Badio Bubog Bulwang Camanci Norte Camanci Sur Dongon East

Dongon West Joyao-Joyao Laguinbanwa East Laguinbanwa West Marianos Navitas Poblacion Pusiw Tabangka

• Aklan, Numancia, Laguinbanua West, Barangay Chairman, Alvin M Nabor
• Aklan, Numancia, Laguinbanua West, Kagawad 1, Iluminado C Briones Jr
• Aklan, Numancia, Laguinbanua West, Kagawad 2, Yolanda M Toriano
• Aklan, Numancia, Laguinbanua West, Kagawad 3, Allan S Macahilig
• Aklan, Numancia, Laguinbanua West, Kagawad 4, Leova G Maypa
• Aklan, Numancia, Laguinbanua West, Kagawad 5, Maribeth G De Miguel
• Aklan, Numancia, Laguinbanua West, Kagawad 6, Emily T Nadal
• Aklan, Numancia, Laguinbanua West, Kagawad 7, Edna A Apolinario
• Aklan, Numancia, Laguinbanua West, SK Chairman, Jhyra Lyn A Beltran

Recreations of the Community and the People:

-There are a lot of place's in Numancia that you can relax an have some fun  like on the  Nadal Castle at Laguinbanwa West, Doña Crispina Beach Resorts in Barangay Navitas this are the spot most family goes when they want to have a family bonding .

Family concerns and practices:

Municipalities                Total Population             Percent                 Male              Female

 Numanacia                      24,614                         5.46                   12,354            12.260
-Average children of  4 per family and most of the practice family planning.People in Numancia usually married at the age raging from 24-30 years old.Most of the people want to have job outside the country to have a better living.The best about this town is the people are helpful and have respect in each other.

Specialties, delicacies, products of the community:

Numancia is well known for banana chips, but other dishes include binakoe - chicken cooked inside bamboo and ibos - sweet rice flavoured with ginger and cooked in a banana leaf. 

Potential Spots for Tourism:

•  Doña Crispina Beach Resorts in Barangay Navitas

•  Camanci Norte 
•  Nadal Castle at Laguinbanwa West, Numancia, Aklan.

Acknowledgement

• Joeblas Diaz

Credits 

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numancia,_Aklan
• Archie Dela Cruz - 4th year student at STI College Kalibo