Napo, Loon, Bohol

Napo is a poblacion barangay of Loon, Bohol, in the Philippines.

History

The origin of the name Napo came from napolo or napo'o means place formed from sand

Organizations

• Future Pillars of Napo (FPN) - a community organization, is a source of pride and a force to reckon with as regards initiating socio-cultural activities. Founded by Jeremias Mejorada, FPN divides Napo into five district, namely, Kabaybayonan, Waog, Inang-angan, Tulay and Tubig-Loon.
• Napo Youth Task Force -
• Napo Lady Circle -
• Lumad Napoanon - the official dance troup of Barangay Napo for the Sandugo Street Dancing Competition.

Religion

Paradoxically, the people of Napo are deeply religious. The men are very demostrative of their Catholic faith. Some are novena leaders even outside of the community. Religious organizations such as Kapunongang Makigdaiton and Kapunongang Masalingtuoron, take lead roles in fiesta celebrations.

• Sta. Cruz Makigdaiton
  • Late January or Early February - feast of Sr. Sto. Niño de los Pescadores, patron of the fishers, it is highlighted by street dancing patterned after Cebu's Sinulog.
  • May 13 - feast of the Our Lady of Fatima
  • May 25 - is the local fiesta honoring the Holy Cross. It is the merriest event in Napo, when all the visitors are ushered into one place and served food. It is also the time when the annual 'drama' is staged, traditional Filipino games are played, and other concerted activities culminate.
• Sta. Cruz Masalingtuoron
  • May 3 - is the local fiesta honoring the Holy Cross.

September 8 is another big event, the feast of the Birhen sa Kasilak (Our Lady of Light), patroness of the town of Loon and the main reason why Loonanons from all parts of the world go home at least once a year, be they from poblacion or the barrio.

Education

• Napo Day Care Center -
• Napo Elementary School -