Maayong Adlaw!

Tara na sa
Hilagang
Kamindanawan!!
Northern Mindanao
 Northern Mindanao is a
region of the Philippines,
composed of five
provinces classified as
highly-urbanized, all
occupying the north-
central part of Mindanao
island, and the island-
province of Camiguin.
The regional center is
Cagayan de Oro City.
Lanao del Norte was
transferred to Northern
Mindanao from Region
XII
 they still believe in the
existence of spirits and
gods. Furthermore, they
have a god for each
element.
 Another superstition is
they need to please the
spirits so they will
experience something
good in return.
 Spoken languages:
Bisaya and Cebuano are
the major ones.
Provinces of Northern
Mindanao
 “Pineapple Capital of
the Philippines”
 The name "Bukidnon" means
"highlander" or "mountain
dweller".
 Is the fourth largest province in
the Philippines makes up half of
Northern Mindanao.
 A landlocked province of the
Philippines.
 It is considered by Filipinos to be
the food basket of Mindanao. It is
the major producer of rice and
corn in the region.
 Home of Mount Dulang-dulang,
the second highest mountain in
the Philippines
 Its capital is Malaybalay City.
Festival in Bukidnon
Kaamulan Festival
 Second half of February
to March 10
 It is held to celebrate the
culture and tradition of
the seven ethnic tribal
groups—Bukidnon,
Higaonon, Talaandig,
Manobo, Matigsalug,
Tigwahanon and
Umayamnon—that
originally inhabit the
province.
“Island Born of Fire”
 The name Camiguin is
derived from the native
word “Kamagong”, a tree
of the Ebony family that
thrives near Lake Mainit
in the Province of
Surigao del Norte.
 Is the second smallest
island in the Philippines.
 The old native language
in Camiguin is called
“Kinamiguin”
 Its capital is Mambajao
Festivals in Camiguin
 Lanzones Festival
 A yearly occasion set
apart in the long stretch
of October, is a four-day
celebration
 Held to praise
abundance harvests of
the lanzones organic
product.
 It is also considered as a
thanksgiving festival to
celebrate their bountiful
harvest.
 Hibok Hibok

 Celebrated every 24th of

June in the entire area of
Camiguin.

 The celebration is held

out of appreciation for St.
John the Baptist.
 The name Misamis is derived
from the word Misa
 Misamis was one of the six
districts of Mindanao, and
later, one of the seven districts
in Mindanao and Sulu at the
close of the Spanish era with
Cagayan de Misamis, (now
Cagayan de Oro), as its
capital. When it was still a part
of the district of Cebu, there
were twelve Spaniards and
nine Filipinos who
successively served as
“Governadore” with Mayor
Carabello as the first governor
in 1874.
 It's capital is Cagayan De Oro
 Spoken Language:
Cebuano/Bisaya
Festivals in Misamis
Oriental
 Kuyamis Festival
 Every second week of
January sets the annual
celebration of the
Kuyamis Festival,
 It is an annual festivity of
thanksgiving, and
acknowledgement to the
earlier customs of the
“lumads” who thrived in
Misamis with a variety of
sweet coconuts as their
basic foodstuff.
Kagay an Festival
 Every August 26-28
Cagayan de Oro
celebrates the feast of St.
Agustine the city patron
saints
 The celebration is meant
to give thanks for the
blessings given to the
city and its townspeople.
 “A place where
natures greener”
 The name Misamis is believed
to have been derived from the
Subanen word Kuyamis which
is a variety of coconut, the
staple food of the early
settlers.
 In 1929, Misamis Occidental
was founded following the
division of Misamis into two…
the other half is Misamis
Oriental.
 Its capital is Oroquieta City.
 Spoken Language: Cebuano,
Subanen, English
Festivals in Misamis
Occidental
 Binalbal Festival
 Held on the first of
January in Tudela,
Misamis Occidental,
Refers to a
supernatural genus of
strange-looking
lifeforms: imps,
witches, ogres, and
the likes of them
Pasungko Festival
Every first week of
November
Thanksgiving after
a fruitful harvest
provides a glimpse
into the colorful
culture of the
Subanen people.
 “Land of Beauty and
Bounty”
 The term Lanao is
derived from a Maranao
word “Ranao” meaning a
body of water.
 “Maranao” means lake
dweller. They are the
natives of the place
occupying the land
around Lake Lanao,
which is situated at the
central part of Lanao del
Sur.
 Its capital is Tubod
 Spoken Languages:
Cebuano Maranao,
Festival in Lanao del
Norte
 Alimango Festival
Held around March
22 every year
 Became a symbol of
unity among
Christians, Lumads,
and Muslims who are
living in harmony and
prosperity in the 27
barangays of Lala.
Sarimanok Festival
every 1st day of
July.
celebration of
peace and unity
amidst the two
dominant cultures
of Christians and
Muslim brothers.
Tourist Destination
Mt. Kitanglad Del Monte Pineapple Plantation
Maria Christina Falls Tinago Falls
Sunken Cementery White Island
Aquamarine Park Caluya Shrine
Divine Mercy Shrine Whitewater Rafting
Famous People in Northern
Mindanao
Manny Pacquio Emmanuel Pelaez Antonio La Viña
Pia Wurtzbach Harold Clavite
Famous Foods of
Northern Mindanao
Pastel Binaki
Sinuglaw Surol Halang - Halang
Thankyou For Listening!