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Cpar Lesson 1 - Mindanao

Mindanao, the second largest island in the Philippines, is home to a diverse range of ethno-linguistic groups, primarily Muslims and indigenous Lumads, who have created a unique blend of artistic expressions influenced by their spiritual beliefs. Various groups, such as the B'laan, Bagobo, T'boli, Maranao, and Yakan, are known for their distinctive textiles, traditional clothing, and intricate craftsmanship, reflecting their cultural heritage and creativity. The document highlights the significance of these arts and crafts in preserving the identity and traditions of Mindanao's communities.

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Cpar Lesson 1 - Mindanao

Mindanao, the second largest island in the Philippines, is home to a diverse range of ethno-linguistic groups, primarily Muslims and indigenous Lumads, who have created a unique blend of artistic expressions influenced by their spiritual beliefs. Various groups, such as the B'laan, Bagobo, T'boli, Maranao, and Yakan, are known for their distinctive textiles, traditional clothing, and intricate craftsmanship, reflecting their cultural heritage and creativity. The document highlights the significance of these arts and crafts in preserving the identity and traditions of Mindanao's communities.

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CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE

REGIONS
CONTEMPORARY ART TECHNIQUES AND PERFORMANCE IN MINDANAO

ARTS AND CRAFT OF MINDANAO


Mindanao, referred to as “THE LAND OF
PROMISE”, is the second largest and
southernmost island in the Philippine
Archipelago. Mindanao also has the
largest concentration of ethno-linguistic
groups and culturally diverse island.
These groups are mostly Muslims from the
Badjao, Iranun, Jama Mapun, Kalagan,
Kalibugan, Manobo, Maguindanao, Sama
Bangingi, Sama Pangutaran, Samal,
Sangil, Tausug, and Yakan groups. Other
groups are the Lumads, or those who
have maintained their indigenous beliefs
and traditions instead of converting to
Islam or Christianity. Before Islam came
to the Philippines, early Filipinos
worshipped believe that plants and
They also believed that natural phenomena are caused by gods. These indigenous
beliefs system is called animism. The conversation of the natives and the arrival of
Muslim traders and merchants resulted in new forms of artistic impressions. This fusion
of beliefs created a unique blend of spirituality and creativity.

ATTIRE, TEXTILES, AND TAPESTRIES

The Bilaan or B’laan is an ethnolinguistic group that inhabit


some parts of South Cotabato, North Cotabato, and Davao del Sur. B’laan is a
combination of two words, “bila” which means “house” and “an” which means
people. They are known for embroidery, brass ornaments and beadwork that are
integrated in their traditional clothing. The women wear heavy brass belts with
numerous tiny bells that hang around their waistline. They also cut mother-of-pearl into
small shapes that look like sequins called takmun.

Ikat is a process of dyeing the fabric where the yarns are tightly wrapped with the strings
and dyed before weaving. The textiles usually contain three colors: shades of black or
browns, red or ochre (darker shade of orange), and ecru (the color of undyed abaca).

The Bagobos are the group of people that


live in Davao. According to anthropologists,
the name of this ethnolinguistic group comes
from the words “bago” means “new” and
“obo” means “growth”. This is because they
are believed to have come from the mixture
of the native population with the Hindu
migrants that entered Mindanao during the Sri
Vijayan and Majapahit Empires
CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE
REGIONS
CONTEMPORARY ART TECHNIQUES AND PERFORMANCE IN MINDANAO

They make these clothes from a special textile woven from abaca fibers called
T’nalak. The men wear t’nalak shorts, an undershirt, and a T’nalak coat. The Bagani or
hero wear blood-red clothes and a head-kerchief. The women wear wrap-around t’nalak
skirt and blouses are adorned with floral pattern

The T’boli who live in and around Lake


Sebu, South Cotabato are famous for their
complicated beadwork, wonderful woven fabrics,
and beautiful brass ornaments. Tboli weavers
believe that their gods and ancestors visit them
in their dreams to teach them the designs and
patterns that they have to weave. The most
famous T’boli dream weaver is Lang Dulay who
received the National Living Treasures – Gawad
Manlilihikha ng Bayan awarded by the National
Commission for Culture and the Arts or NCCA. Men
are not allowed to touch the materials used in the
weaving process. They believe that if they break
the rules, the fiber will snap and the designed
will be ruined. T’nalak production is a painstaking
process that requires patience, a lot of creativity,
Maranao means “People of the Lake” referring to
the people who occupy the lands surrounding Lake
Lanao Maranao. The Maranaos are known for their
Malong. The Malong is a traditional Filipino tube
skirt that is made of hand woven or machine
made multi colored cotton cloth. Women wear it as
a skirt, a dress, or a gown. Depending on how its
folded, it can also be used as hammock, a basket,
a sleeping bag, a bathrobe, or a baby carriage. The
Malong is important part of Maranao life. A new
born is wrapped in it and, as he or she grows, it
becomes a part of his or her daily life as clothing
and as material for everyday use. When a person
dies, he or she is once again wrapped in a malong.
A traditional dance called Kapa Malong Malong or
Sambisa Malong, demonstrates the various ways of
wearing a malong and its uses. Yakan Basilan is the
home to the Yakans. They are popular for their skills
in weaving. They weave very intricate designs in

Yakan hand-gloomed fabrics are known for


their use of bold colors and geometric
patterns. The Seputangan is a square cloth
used by the Yakan women as a head cover
or as a belt. The Badjulapi is a tight blouse
with longsleeves. It is ornamented with
gold, silver or bronze buttons. The sawal is a
tradional tight fitting trousers made of yakan
fabric characterized by its vertical stripes.
Yakan The Pinalantupan, a type of skirt, is
layered over the trousers.

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