Benitez, Yanelle Shane R.

GEE 007 – Indigenous Creative Crafts

1. Identify the origin of the Subanun tribe.

Although they now live in the mountains, they were once found near the
"suba" or riverbanks. According to legend, the Subanon people, who
primarily inhabit the northern, western, and southern parts of the
Zamboanga peninsula, were among the first inhabitants of Mindanao's
island to settle on the land. As their tribe's contribution to Mindanao's
history, they are also acknowledged to have a rich cultural past that we
admire today. But as this tribe has survived throughout history, they have
also faced obstacles and difficulties as a people, including concerns about
ancestral domain, unity within the tribe, and possible mistreatment since
they are indigenous people.

2. What are the cultural traditions of the Subanun tribe?

In a marriage, the future bride is chosen by the man's parents, and the
wedding day is chosen by both sets of parents. Although separation and
marriage to close relatives are not permitted, polygamy and polyandry are
practiced. The wife eats a herb known as benayan after giving birth when a
couple intends to have just one or two kids. She consumes two herbs to
space out pregnancies, and if more are not desired, she consumes more.
Because the father would be able to recoup the dowry he paid for his wife,
it was also culturally preferred to have more girls than sons, although in
more recent times, dowry is no longer practiced.

3. Identify the origin of the Tiruray tribe.

The Maguindanao and Tiruray have a shared mythical ancestry. They

are allegedly related to the Maguindanao Muslims. Southwest Mindanao's
Dinaig district is home to the Tirurays. It is located south of the Cotabato
River. They are separated into groups by the ocean, rivers, and mountains.
Coastal or lowland Tirurays have intimate touch with Maguindanao Muslims
and the "Christian" populace. Many of them have urbanized and
assimilated the culture of their neighbors. Mountain-dwelling Tirurays, on
the other hand, have continued to live a traditional lifestyle. The main
economic activities of the coastal Tirurays are farming, fishing, hunting, and
basket weaving. They are renowned for their artistic talent in creating
geometric two-tone baskets. In addition to dry field agriculture, people who
live in mountains also hunt and gather forest products.

4. What are the cultural traditions of the Tiruray tribe?

When it comes to ethnic art and craft, the Tiruray stand out. Their
basketry is some of the most skillfully woven in the nation, and it is
frequently heavily decorated with distinctive design elements. Earrings,
pendants, and neckpieces made of horsehair are unmistakably examples
of the material culture. During burial (Temlogon) the Tedurays observe a
seven-day period of prayer and almsgiving prior to and following the
internment. The wife/husband and children go around the coffin seven
times on the burial day to pay their final respects to the deceased before
the body is eventually taken to the cemetery. The children are then
gathered around the spouse who is now sitting on one end of the coffin. As
part of the final farewell ceremony for the deceased, the chieftain
spokesperson gives the fituwa and togodon. When it comes to upland
farming they observe if the planting star is visible from December to
January. Only when the planting star is visible will farming operations
begin. At the bagong/tudaor center of the farm, the spiritual leader leads
four Fintailans in the ceremonial planting prayers for the first rice field, or
fenuwo. Following the rites, the palay seeds are given to the female
planters, and a spokesperson announces the time to begin planting.

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