The Sangil Tribe

Concentrations of Sangil
inhabit the islands of Balut
and Sarangani, as well as
parts of the coastal region
of South Cotabato and
Davao del Sur Provinces.
 Historical Background

1 Ancient Origins
Sangil descended from Sangihe,
Influence of Migration an archipelago in Eastern
2 Indonesia, from where they
The tribe was already Muslim long hailed.
before they came to the
Philippines and, ahead of the
introduction of Islam to Mindanao.
Sangil, an Austronesian language, 3 Colonial Heritage
appears to have an affinity to
Sama, with regards to the The Sangil tribe's history is
pronunciation of words, manner of intertwined with the arrival of
speaking and vocabulary. European colonizers, bringing
both challenges and cultural
Population 4 exchanges.
Estimated: There
are almost 10, 000
Sangils in the
Philippines.
DID YOU KNOW?

•When Dutch colonists took over

Indonesia in the 16th century, many
Indonesians from the Sangihe
Islands located in the border area of
North Sulawesi (Indonesia) and
Mindanao (Philippines) made an
exploratory expedition in the
Philippines.
They realized that it was favorable
to settle in the Philippines and took
advantage of the economic
opportunities, particularly in
southern part of Mindanao.
 3 Classes of Sangils

Colano - Datu Rajah Muda - Lang - Slaves

Noble Man
Culture and Traditions
Vibrant Festivals
Experience the colorful
celebrations of the Sangil
tribe, featuring mesmerizing
dances, intricate costumes,
and traditional music.
Dialect
Their primary language is
Sangil or Sangirese people
which is similar to the
language of Tausug and
Bahasa.
Spiritual Beliefs
Islam is the primary
religious practice by the
Sangil.
Oral Traditions
Uncover the stories and
legends passed down
through generations,
preserving the tribe's
history and wisdom.
Socio-economic Activities

Farming Boat Building Fishing

Agriculture is the Boat-building is The tribe's

backbone of the also a prime proximity to rivers
Sangil tribe's activity, such as and lakes provides
economy, with vintas and pump a sustainable
terraced fields boats. source of fish,
cultivating a variety supporting local
of crops. livelihoods.
Local Dances of Sangil Tribe

Gunde Dance Alabadiri Dance Masamper Dance

These dances are At the heart of the The Masamper dance

performed during Sangil Tribe's rich is known for its
various occasions and cultural heritage is graceful movements,
celebrations, such as the Alabadire intricate footwork, and
weddings, harvest dance. This vibrant colorful costumes. It is
festivals, and traditional dance a visual representation
important tribal from Gunde is a of the tribe's history,
gatherings. Each dance celebration of life, culture, and traditions.
has its own unique love, and unity, and Each gesture and step
movements, music, and is performed of the dance tells a
significance, reflecting during important story and conveys a
the tribe's history, tribal festivities message that is
beliefs, and values. and events. important to the tribe.
Marriage
• Negotiation ( 3 persons or Negotiators or Wajel)
• Dowry
• Arrangements
• Wedding Rituals
• Kanduri
• Pressing the right thumb of
the groom to the forehead
of the bride, as a sign that
the marriage has reach and
recognize by their God.
• Groom washes some parts
of the body as a sign of his
purity before entering the
wedding ceremony.
• If anything is broken during
the Kanduri,
Death
• Bathing
• Cover with white cloth
• Corpse laid down facing sunset
• Do not use coffins
• Burial ritual done by Imam and Pandita
• Kanduri ( 3rd, 7th, 40th, 100th, and 1,000 day aft
• Corpse laid down facing
the sunset in belief that
the soul will surely go to
heaven.
• They don't use coffin
because it blocks the
dead person to enter the
heaven.
• Kanduri is done as an
offering to the soul so
that it won't return to the
house.
Challenges and Issues
1 Land Encroachment 2 Cultural Dilution
The expanding presence of Rapid globalization
modern society poses and societal changes
threats to the Sangil tribe's challenge the
ancestral lands and natural preservation of the
resources. tribe's unique
3 Economic Disparity cultural identity.

Limited access to education and economic

opportunities contribute to socio-economic
disparities within the tribe.
Preserving Heritage

1 Educational Initiatives
The tribe has established educational programs to
instill their cultural values and traditions in younger
generations.

2 Cultural Exchanges
The Sangil tribe actively engages with cultural
exchange programs to showcase their heritage and
raise awareness.

3 Sustainable Development
Efforts are underway to promote sustainable
practices and eco-tourism, empowering the tribe and
protecting their environment.
 Conclusion

Ancient Wisdom Preserving Shared

Identity Responsibility
The Sangil
tribe's rich By fostering Together, we can
history and their traditions support the
unique cultural and overcoming preservation of
practices serve challenges, the the Sangil tribe's
as a reminder of Sangil tribe heritage and
the beauty and demonstrates ensure a future
diversity of the resilience of where cultural
humanity. indigenous diversity thrives.
communities.