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An article by Alfredo Q. Gonzales, ca.1950s. Researched & re-edited by  H.K. of Culasi,Antique.

There is one spot that stands out in loveliness in all that picturesque land in Antique. I am referring to the little coast town of CULASI. Those who have seen the place will very likely evince surprise to learn that anyone should not only write this about the place but even go so far to make it the subject of a literary piece. I have asked a good number of people who have passed through the town, made a flying visit, or stayed a few days or weeks there what they thought of the place. Almost invariably they answered charitably, "Oh, pretty fair." They must have been thinking, you see in terms of proud buildings, especially those that are supposed to be around the plaza or on "Calle Real". Even those who have lived there all their lives will tell you apologetically and regrettingly that the town is not now what it used to be long years ago before the big fire burned down the mansions of the blue-bloods, of the "dons" and "capitanes." They will tell you that there is nothing to see anymore in Culasi, except Mararison and Guintongaban, which they mention rather indifferently. No wonder the enchantments of the place are unknown even, I suppose, to the Tourist Bureau.