CAGAYAN DE ORO AND COTABATO FOLK ARTS
— Maniktegiyas is necklace or bracelet of beads from dried
Cagayan de Oro is known as the “City of Golden Friendship”. It is
also famous for its white- water rafting and river trekking activities
that makes it a favorite destination among locals and foreigners.
MINDANAO
Mindanao it is the second largest and southernmost island
in the Philippines. It is referred to as “The Land of Promise”. It is the
only geographical area of the Philippines with a significantly large
Muslim presence.
The southernmost part of Mindanao, particularly
Maguindanao Province, Lanao del Sur, Sulu, and Tawi-tawi provinces
(part of the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)), are
home to a sizeable Muslim population.
Mindanao also has the largest ethno-linguistic groups and
culturally-diverse islands. These groups are mostly Muslims from the
Badjao, Iranun, Jama Mapun, Kalagan, Kalibugan (Subanen who are
converted to Islam), Manobo, Maguindanao, Sama Bangingi, Sama
Pangutaran, Samal, Sangil, Tausug and Yakan groups)
COTABATO
Cotabato is a major source of cereals, tropical fruits,
vegetables, sugarcane, coconut, coffee, freshwater fish and
livestock.
LANAO
Maranao means “People of the Lake” referring to people
who occupy the lands surrounding Lake Lanao. They are famous for
their artworks, intricate weaving, wood carving, metal craft, and
their epics.
— Maranaos are known for their malong.
— MALONG is a traditional Filipino tube skirt that is made of
hand- woven or machine –made multi- colored cotton
cloth,bearing a variety of geometric or floral designs
— Malong is an important part of Maranao life.
— Kapa Malong Malong or Sambisa Malong traditional dance
demonstrates the various ways of wearing a malong and
its uses.
SARIMANOK is a legendary bird of the Maranao. It comes from the
words “SARI” meaning coth or garment and “MANOK” for chicken.
— It has come a significant symbol of Maranao art. It’s
depicted as a fowl with colorful wings and feathered tail,
holding a fish on its beak or talons. The head is profisely
decorated with scroll,leaf and spiral motifs. It is said to be
a symbol of good fortune.
OKIR - It refers to traditional and unique carving and prominent to
any design among the Mpro ethno-liguistic communities. The name
comes from an old Malayan word which means carve or “UKIT” in
Filipino. It is referred to as OKIR in Maranao while OKKIL in
Maguindanao.
— A new pattern now known as OKIR MOTIF has evolved
from the Indian stylized bird-like and naga themes and the
Islamic tradition of using flowing flowers,vines, and
geometric patterns as well as local artisan styles.
— OKIR MOTIF has evolved from the Indian stylized bird-like
and naga themes and the Islamic tradition of using flowing
flowers,vines and geometric patterns as well as local
artisan styles.
FACE MAKEUP AND BODY ORNAMENTS
— A distinct form of visual arts of the YAKAN facial make-up
applied on brides and grooms.
— The bride and groom wear different accessories.
— Crocodile tooth necklace for fortune
— Triangular amulets with symbols wrapped in black cloth
(anting-anting) against bullets.
— Snake bone belts to guard from pain.
fruit seeds to protect from illness caused by evil spirits.
— Maniksembulan necklace or bracelets made of bamboo
stems cut into short pieces; serves as added protection.
FUNCTIONAL ARTCLES:
— PEGUPAAN-bamboo container for chewing betel nut.
— LUTUAN – a small bronze box with engravings carried at
the waist.
TOROGAN is the ancestral house of the upper class Maranao. It
is the dwelling place of the datu along with his wives and
children.
— PANOLONG Is a wing like design of a vernacular house in
Maranao called Torogan. These are ends of the floor
beams that projects and splay out like tringular butterfly
wings on the façade and side elevations.
*TAUSUG (“people of the current”)
 most politically dominant group in the Sulu Archipelago;
formed the Sultanate of Sulu in the15th century
 experienced sailors and are known for their colorful boats
or “vintas;” superb warriors and craftsmen
 Fishing is one occupation many Tausugs are engaged in
 plant upland rice inter-cropped with cassava, coconut,
abaca, and coffee
*BAJAU (“sea gypsies”)
 nomadic, seafaring people, living off the sea by trading and
subsistence fishing
 erect houses on stilts, and travel using “lepalepa,”
handmade boats in which many lived
 Originally expert horsemen & known for weaving and
needlework skills
 However, often Intentionally rupture their eardrums at an
early age in order to facilitate diving and hunting at sea
*The SAMALS originated from this group
 BALANGHAY
the balanghai is also known as balangay or Butuan Boat ,is a large
wooden boat used by the pre-colonial Filipinos to traverse the seas
for trade or migration.
 VINTA
this boat is traditionally made by the Badjaos who live in the Sulu
archipelago.
the sial consists of severalcolors and geometric shapes representing
the colorful culture and history of the Muslim people..
YAKAN
 descended from migrating Dayak from Northeast Borneo
and Sama from Johore
 have Malay features, known as FIERCE WARRIORS and are
primarily farmers
 boast of their intricately designed hand-woven cloth no
other tribe can imitate
BUKIDNON
A major producer of rice and corn in the region.
Plantations in the province also produce pineapples, bananas and
sugarcane.
4 MAIN TRIBES IN CENTRAL MINDANAO:
1. Maranao- the inhabitants of Lanao del Sur
2. Maguindanaon – inhabitants of Eastern Cotabato (people
of the plains)
3. Manobo – inhabitants of Southern Cotabato
4. Talaandig – inhabitants of North-Central portions of the
original province of Cotabato