boat-2345242_1280_1.jpg The beauty of a traditional bancaThumbnailsThe beauty of a traditional bancaThumbnailsThe beauty of a traditional bancaThumbnailsThe beauty of a traditional bancaThumbnailsThe beauty of a traditional bancaThumbnails
Look closely at a banca and you can see how its balance comes from the floats connected to the hull by crossbeams. Bamboo and other light materials can provide support without adding too much weight. The joints and lashings are just as important as the overall shape—a reminder of the skill behind the boats that carry people around Palawan’s islands.