SARIMANOK

A legendary bird of the Maranao. It comes from the word "sari" meaning
cloth or garment and "manok" for chicken.
A legendary bird of the Maranao. It comes from the word "sari" meaning
cloth or garment and "manok" for chicken.
The head is profusely decorated with scroll, leaf, and spiral motifs. It is
said to be a symbol of good fortune.
It has become a significant symbol of Maranao art. It is depicted as a
fowl with colorful wings and feathered tail, holding a fish in its beak or
talons
OKIR
It refers traditional unique to and carving and prominent to any design
among the Moro ethno- linguistic communities
It refers to traditional and unique carving and prominent to any design
among the Moro ethno- linguistic communities.
The name comes from an old Malayan word which means carve or "ukit"
in Filipino. It is referred to as okir in Maranao while okkil in
Maguindanao.
A new pattern now known as the okir motif has evolved from the Indian
stylized bird-like and naga themes and the Islamic tradition of using
flowing flowers, vines, and geometric patterns as well as local artisan
styles
The name comes from an old Malayan word which means carve or "ukit"
in Filipino. It is referred to as okir in Maranao while okkil in
Maguindanao.
A distinct form of visual arts of the Yakan is the facial make-up applied
on brides and grooms. After applying a foundation of white powder, dots
and lines are painted in various patterns on the faces, creating the effect
of formal and elaborate masks which match the ornate costumes of the
couple.
FACE MAKEUP
The bride and groom wear different accessories
MALE
Pis head hand-woven cloth from (protection spears or knives_
Kandit 15 meter belt (red cloth)
Shirts that are believed to be bullet proof w/ Arabic script
Saruk hat worn to add elegance
BODY ORNAMENTS
ORNAMENTS
Crocodile tooth necklace for fortune
• Triangular amulets with symbols wrapped in black cloth (anting anting)
against bullets
Snake bone belts to guard from pain
Maniktegiyas a necklace or bracelet of beads from fried fruit seeds to
protect from illness caused by evil spirit
Maniksembulan necklace or bracelets made of a bamboo stems cut into
short pieces; serves as added protection
Pegupaan
A bamboo container for chewing betel nut
FUNCTIONAL ARTICLES
Lutuan
A small bronze box with engravings carried at the waist
HILOT
A heavy brass belt worn by women during festivals. The T'boli nobility
wear it with bracelets and anklets, furnished with ball-bearings that make
a sound as the wearer walks. The bells that are hung from the distinctive
brass or beaded belts signal the approach of a woman
ACCESSORIES
SUWALTMIMOTIS
A wooden comb with colored glass beads hanging from it, worn toward
the back of the head
BRASS MAKING
KULINTANG
A musical instrument composed of eight different-sized brass gongs laid
upon a wooden rack
BRASS MAKING
It is made of brass with intricate designs and embossed top where it can
be hit by wooden mallets to produced music.
KULINTANG
A musical instrument composed of eight different-sized brass gongs laid
upon a wooden rack
Other brass instruments include the gandang, the two headed cylindrical
drum, as well as the duahanagong pair consisting of the bua and pulakan
ARCHITECTURE
TOROGAN
The Torogan is the ancestral house of the upper-class Maranao. It is the
dwelling place of the datu along with his wives and children.
There could not be any house larger than torogan of the datu within the
sultanate, for this signifies rank, prestige and wealth
The National Museum has declared the Maranao torogan, specifically the
kawayan torogan as one of the National Treasures Cultural
PANOLONG
A wing-like ornament of a torogan flaring out from the beams. This okir
carving usually features the naga or serpent, pakorabong or stylized fern,
as well as floral and star- and-bud motifs.
Grand Mosque of Cotabato
Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid
The largest mosque in the Philippines, the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah
Masjid or also known as the Grand Mosque sitting near the idle banks or
Tamontaka River.
FORT PILAR OF ZAMBOANGA
The historical Fort Pilar, also called Real Fuerza de Nuestra Senora del
Pilar de Zaragoza
was founded in 1635 and still stand strong until today
It was engineered by Fr. Melchor de Vera, a Jesuit priest. It was built to
protect the people from pirates of the Sulu Sea
Santo Rosario Church of Camiguin

The church is located at the town of Sagay, Camiguin Island. The

original church was built in 1882 using coral stones, but the old
infrastructure were too weak