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Batak Tribe in Palawan

The document discusses the Batak tribe located in Palawan, Philippines. The Batak are believed to be descended from groups in central Luzon and possibly Borneo. They live in the northeast part of Palawan near coastal villages. Physically, Batak have dark skin and short curly hair. Their culture includes animistic beliefs, eating rice and native plants, hunting, and festivals like Lambay and Tarek that involve dancing.

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Batak Tribe in Palawan

The document discusses the Batak tribe located in Palawan, Philippines. The Batak are believed to be descended from groups in central Luzon and possibly Borneo. They live in the northeast part of Palawan near coastal villages. Physically, Batak have dark skin and short curly hair. Their culture includes animistic beliefs, eating rice and native plants, hunting, and festivals like Lambay and Tarek that involve dancing.

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Batak

Batak tribe in Palawan


tribe of
Palawan
History

 Anthropologist suggest that the batak are closely to the Aetas from central Lu
zon.
 One suspects that Borneo was once connected to palawan by land bridge.
 In 20th century, more and more immigrants mostly from Luzon, they chose Pa
lawan to build a new life.
 The cuyunon gave the the word "Batak" to the tribe. Batak means" the mount
ain people"
Where they can be found?

 they live in the northeast part of palawan island, close to the coastal villages
of Babuyan, Tinitian, and Malcampo.
 Previously, they lived in several river valleys of Babuyan , Maoyon, Tanabag,
Tarabanan, Laingogan, Tagnipa, and Caramay.
Physical features

 They are small in stature with dark


skin and short curly or kinky hair.
Food and Religion

 Batak usually eat rice and also nati  Batak believe in an animistic belie
ve plants including cassava. f.
 they hunt wild boar and squirrel.  batak believein unique array of dei
ties namely: Maguimba, Diwata, B
atungbayanin, Paglimusan, Balung
bunganin.
Festivals

 Lambay festival celebrated by batak tribe way of starting the hunting and pla
nting season.
 Tarek festival they perform war dance to drive away the evil spirit that threa
ten to harm the people.
Traditional dance, music, instruments a
nd clothes.

 Clothes
Instrument
dance

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