Among the Tinguian, traditional stories from the mythical period were historically shared during gatherings around bonfires, particularly during the dry season.
While people gathered, women might spin cotton while men worked on fishing nets or...
The Kalinga Pechen, also known as budong, is a traditional peace-pact system used to maintain peaceful relations between communities or formerly opposing groups.
The agreement establishes obligations between the parties and can regulate how...
The Palanus is a documented homecoming feast practiced by the Masadiit Tinguian of Abra. It centers on the return of people to their community and combines homecoming with communal cultural practice.
Food and gatherings can serve purposes...
Among the Yakan of Basilan, traditional weaving is closely connected with clothing and cultural identity. One distinctive item is the seputangan, a square headcloth traditionally woven by Yakan women.
Its elaborate geometric patterns can...
The kulintang tradition of the Maranao is more than simply playing a collection of gongs.
Performances can accompany social gatherings, celebrations, and important community occasions.
Musicians learn patterns and techniques through...
Traditional Manobo ethnobotanical knowledge includes identifying and using plants found within their environment. Knowledge can cover plants used for food, materials, dyes, medicine, and other purposes.
This information is traditionally learned...
For Tagbanua communities in Palawan, traditional knowledge of the marine environment has historically been closely connected with livelihood.
This can include recognizing marine resources, reading environmental conditions, and understanding...
Among the T'boli of South Cotabato, T'nalak weaving has a special cultural connection with dreams.
Traditional weavers known as dreamweavers are believed to receive designs through dreams, which can guide the patterns they create.
The designs...
Higaonon communities in Mindanao have traditional musical practices that accompany storytelling, ceremonies, and social gatherings.
Instruments can be used to support oral traditions that preserve community history and cultural knowledge...