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    The Subanen people are an indigenous group found in parts of the Zamboanga peninsula in the Philippines. They have traditional religious beliefs that are polytheistic and involve witchdoctors. Their traditional costumes and marital practices include arranged marriages officiated by priests. They value extended families and practiced polygamy. Their political system was centered around village leaders called Datu and Timuay. Important rituals include baptism called daga and dances are part of cultural celebrations.

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    The Subanen people are an indigenous group found in parts of the Zamboanga peninsula in the Philippines. They have traditional religious beliefs that are polytheistic and involve witchdoctors. Their traditional costumes and marital practices include arranged marriages officiated by priests. They value extended families and practiced polygamy. Their political system was centered around village leaders called Datu and Timuay. Important rituals include baptism called daga and dances are part of cultural celebrations.

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    12 Subanen - Silverio-1

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    The Subanen people are an indigenous group found in parts of the Zamboanga peninsula in the Philippines. They have traditional religious beliefs that are polytheistic and involve witchdoctors. Their traditional costumes and marital practices include arranged marriages officiated by priests. They value extended families and practiced polygamy. Their political system was centered around village leaders called Datu and Timuay. Important rituals include baptism called daga and dances are part of cultural celebrations.

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    SUBANEN

    SUBANEN
    Presented by;
    Kent Ian Silverio
    OBJECTIVES
    At the end of the lesson, student are
    expected to;
    • Understand the culture, traditions,
    beliefs, and practices of Subanen tribe or
    people.
    Subanen
    • Suba, means river
    • Subanen are
    called “The
    People of the
    River”
    Subanen
    • They are mostly
    found in the
    northern, western
    and southern
    portions of the
    Zamboanga
    peninsular.
    Religious Beliefs
    • The subanen sticks
    to their ancient
    polytheistic religion.
    • Witchdoctor or
    shaman plays an
    important role in
    their community.
    Men Traditional
    Costumes
    • Upper garments: sub
    • Lower garments:
    salwal/sandyawa
    1. Binungis/purol (short pants)
    2. Pinusuan/kinantilyo (long
    pants)
    • Headress: tulapok/mamandyo
    • Bracelet: glang
    • Anklet: sing’l
    • Necklace: bitak
    Women Traditional
    Costumes
    • Upper garments: sub
    • Lower garments: tapis
    (White tapis and sub are
    used during the wedding)
    • Headress:
    tulapok/mamandyo
    • Bracelet: glang
    • Anklet: sing’l
    • Necklace: bitak
    Marital Practices
    • They practice buya
    (parentally-arrange marriage)
    • Celebrated at women’s
    house
    • The Gbaylan (priest) and
    Datu officiates the wedding.
    • The groom’s right hand and
    foot are placed on the brides
    right hand and foot.
    Marital Practices
    • Killing of the white
    chicken and
    showering its blood
    to the couples hand
    and feet.
    • Drinking of pangasi
    in a porcelain bowl
    Family Practices
    • Extended Family-
    parents allowed their
    married children to
    stay with them until
    they are ready to be
    independent.
    • They practice
    polygamy
    Political System
    • Datu- Supreme
    ruler, the center of
    leadership
    • Timuay- Head of
    the village, or leader
    of the village.
    Baptism
    • The ritual is called daga
    • Child is placed at the center
    of the house together with
    the priest
    • Family forms a circle
    • Chicken is killed to smear
    with the blood in the child’s
    hand and feet
    • Child is lifted
    • Success and happiness are
    sung
    Dances
    1. Pangalitawo
    • Courtship Dance
    • Performed during
    harvest time
    Dances
    2. Dumadel
    • Festival dance
    • Performed with
    palaspas (fronds of
    the buri plants)
    Thank you for
    listening

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