A Small Fishing Village Called San Jose Gumi in Lubao, Pampanga – Beragampengetahuan
Sharing our experience when we visited a small fishing village called San Jose Gumi in the town of Lubao, Pampanga.
decided to conclude our trip with a visit to a small fishing village called
San Jose Gumi in Lubao, Pampanga. Now, you might be asking what brought us
to this sleepy town or why we decided to make the trip in the first place.
Well, it was our yaya who invited us to go to San Jose Gumi because she has
relatives who are living there. What’s in it for us? The promise of a
sumptuous lunch of fresh grilled tilapia, steamed vegetables, steamed river
shrimp, and burong hipon (fermented rice with shrimp), and the possibility
of a boat ride in the river if the tide is low. Just the same, we also
wanted a change in scenery after two days of hopping from one resort to the
next. it was the perfect opportunity to wind down before heading back to
Metro Manila.
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How to go to San Jose Gumi
If you are coming from NLEX, exit to San Fernando then drive through the
southbound lane of Jose Abad Santos Avenue until you reach the town of Lubao.
You will pass by a bridge right before Mother Theresa Colegio de Pampanga.
Immediately make a left turn to enter the Lubao Bypass Road.
Drive straight until you reach the forked junction of the road. Take the one
that goes to the right and then just drive straight ahead until you reach San
Jose Gumi. Along the way, you will be treated to marvelous views of the river,
mangroves, shrubberies, and rice fields. I’m used to seeing saltwater
mangroves but it was my first time to see them along the riverbanks.
What to expect in San Jose Gumi
San Jose Gumi is a small barangay in Lubao town, Pampanga that perfectly
personifies the slow-paced life. I also come from a small town so I never
thought that something else could be slower than it. What’s unique about San
Jose Gumi is that, when viewed from above, it looks like a floating village
because it’s surrounded by rivers and fishponds. While there are tricycles
that ply the roads of San Jose Gumi, boats are also widely used as an
alternative mode of transportation.
In terms of livelihood, the residents of San Jose Gumi are mostly into fishing
and farming. Some citizens would go to the river daily to catch fish and other
bounty from the waters. Others, meanwhile, are into fish farming and would
harvest their produce depending on the season.
Our hosts indeed arranged a splendid lunch on the table. We enjoyed the
delicious food that was prepared for us and thanked our hosts for their
hospitality. After having our fill, we went outside for a walk to savor the
fresh air and enjoy the relaxing view around us. We were told that we could
also enjoy a boat ride but most of the fishermen that our hosts knew were out
catching fish so we just took a stroll along the riverbanks.
Our hosts told us that life in San Jose Gumi was simple but they were happy
and satisfied with what they had. They wouldn’t trade it for the fast-paced
city life although better income would be a welcome treat for them.
Nonetheless, life’s good for them.
Saying our goodbyes
After resting for more than 30 minutes, we decided to call it a day and bade
our hosts goodbye. We drove through the quiet provincial road as the sunset
painted the horizon a bright red-orange.
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