In the bustling weekly farmer’s market of barangay Malatapay, Zamboanguita, Negros Oriental, a vibrant scene unfolds at one of the rope shops. Here, farmers gather to purchase essential ropes for their agricultural needs. The ropes serve various purposes, from tethering goats, pigs, and sturdy bulls or water buffaloes, to securing indispensable tools like the machete, locally known as the bolo. Each rope signifies the livelihood and labor of the farmers, embodying the indispensable tools and traditions of agricultural life in the region.
