Sagayan Festival is a cultural event showcasing the colorful costumes of the women in the province of Lanao del Norte. It is a ethnic dance Sagayan which is performed by “warriors” clad in three-tiered skirts, brightly-coloured headgear and carrying elaborately …
Amidst the diversity among the tribes in Southern Philippines, the T’durays and the Moslems lived harmoniously in the town of Nangi, Upi, Maguindanao for many years. When Christians emigrated to the town years later, they were able to forge peace and enjoy the abundant resources of the locality.
Amidst the diversity among the tribes in Southern Philippines, the T’durays and the Moslems lived harmoniously in the town of Nangi, Upi, Maguindanao for many years. When Christians emigrated to the town years later, they were able to forge peace and enjoy the abundant resources of the locality.
The people of Maguindanao claim the distinction of being the earliest home of the traditional cloth, inaul, which was handwoven to form the tubular clothing called malong. The Maguindanaoan inaul-making distinguishes itself from other fabric and serves…
Sambuokan Festival” came from Mandaya word “sambuok”, meaning unity and oneness. It is a thanks-giving for bountiful harvest and community progress.
Kalivungan is a generic term among most southern indigenous linguistic groups, which may either mean a special thanksgiving gathering, or convergence of tribes to resolve community concerns, or as communal celebration of good harvest and peace in the community.
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