Cordillera Autonomous Region(CAR),is one of the region in the Philippines. Their were many ethnic group in CAR. some of them are Isneg, Tingguian and so forth. Each of one has their own beliefs and traditions. Sometimes they similarly in their ritual practices.
First, Isneg was derived from a combination of "IS" meaning "recede" and "Uneg" meaning "Interior". They liced in the north westerly end of northern Luzon. Isneg was described as a slender and graceful structure, with manners that were kind, hospitable and generous. They also possessed with the spirit of self-reliance. and courage and clearly artistic in their temperament.The Isneg women traditionally give birth in a kneeling position. Their family begins with the right courtship. the girls parents allow this to take place in their house. The Isneg are actually no Gods or hierarchical deities in the other world of Isneg, only good and bad spirits. Their tradition had a similarity to some ethnic story. However, in their formation of family might be differ. Nowadays, no parents are allowed her daughter to sleep together with the boy if they are not yet married. Also sexual relationship without the marriage is a sinful matter. They shown their some characteristics in their literary arts.
Second, Tingguian is the first inhabitants of Abra were the ancestors of the Bontoc and Ifugao. These inhabitants eventually life to settle in the old mountain province. Tingguian are also known as Itneg. Some Abrans still believe in ancient and supernatural spirits to this day. Abra's economy is agriculture based. they also plant rice, corn, root crops, coffee, tabacco and coconut.Tingguian people are brave and strong. They care for their love ones. They are loving people.
Third, Ifugao refers to the group of people living in Ifugao province located in the central Cordillera mountains of northern Luzon. Ifugao may also have been derived from the word "Ipugo' which means from the hill. The Ifugao is the most prominent of the Mountain people. They are one of the ancestors who built the famous rice terraces without the aid of metal tools. They are also have riddles which serve to entertain and at the same time educate the young and recounting the origin of the people, the life and adventure of Ifugao hero. The Hudhud Hi Aliguyon is a literary works that shown the Ifugao folk hero. Aliguyon, a brave warrior, an intelligent, eager young man who wanted to learn useful things. He challenge Pumbakhayon. Their battle was become tedious one. Eventually at the end, they became to respect each others talents. some characteristics of the Ifugao are shown, being strong to face the battle, being brave, challenging people, kind, forgiving and respecting other people.
Fourth, Bontoc is derived from two morphemes "bun" (heap) and "tuk" (top). Together it means mountain. The Bontoc are the only people in this area known to have laws on warfare, including the making of peace pacts. Some of the Bontocs' were educated because of the scholarship in America.The Bontoc believe in the anitos or spirits of their ancestors and in spirits dwelling in nature. Their God is Lumawig, their culture hero and son of the god kabunian. Bontoc social literature aims to communicate ideas or attitudes to others at certain social occasions. Bontoc literature expresses the Bontoc world view and reflects their collective history. Bontoc literary myths are also integral parts of rituals This shown their traditional wedding ceremony, and how Lumawig their god multiplied and increase their harvest planting of crops.
Fifth, Kankanay are the third largest cultural community in the mountain province. Like the other Cordillera ethnic groups, the kankanay resisted the Spanish colonization. The Kankanay practice three types of agriculture: slash-and-burn, terracing for wet rice production, and horticulture. many Kankanay teens moved to Baguio City to finds a job. Family is the basic unit of Kankanay. They are also rich collection of riddles and epics.Sudsud is the recounted in gatherings of adults or when they are working in the fields, doing work at home or around the house yard, or when they are relaxing. In kankanay tales the main content of the stories are marriage and family life, social customs and traditions, religious values, beliefs and practices, and tales of magic, and imagination.
Lastly, Kalinga comes from the common noun "kalinga," which means "enemy," "fighter" or "head hunter" in the Ibanag and Gaddang languages. The Kalinga belief that illnesses were caused by bad spirit was changed by the American school teachers and missionaries. the mountain tribes remained loyal to the Americans when the Japanese came. A Kalinga household consists of a nuclear family which may include an old parent or grandparent of one of the spouses.Kalinga literature consists of riddles, legends, chanted, epics or ballads. Ullalim are ballads that narrate the heroic exploits of culture heroes which also emphasize the bravery and pride of the Kalinga people. Like the other ethnic groups, their literary works emphasize their own belief and tradition, their own characteristics and experiences.
First, Isneg was derived from a combination of "IS" meaning "recede" and "Uneg" meaning "Interior". They liced in the north westerly end of northern Luzon. Isneg was described as a slender and graceful structure, with manners that were kind, hospitable and generous. They also possessed with the spirit of self-reliance. and courage and clearly artistic in their temperament.The Isneg women traditionally give birth in a kneeling position. Their family begins with the right courtship. the girls parents allow this to take place in their house. The Isneg are actually no Gods or hierarchical deities in the other world of Isneg, only good and bad spirits. Their tradition had a similarity to some ethnic story. However, in their formation of family might be differ. Nowadays, no parents are allowed her daughter to sleep together with the boy if they are not yet married. Also sexual relationship without the marriage is a sinful matter. They shown their some characteristics in their literary arts.
Second, Tingguian is the first inhabitants of Abra were the ancestors of the Bontoc and Ifugao. These inhabitants eventually life to settle in the old mountain province. Tingguian are also known as Itneg. Some Abrans still believe in ancient and supernatural spirits to this day. Abra's economy is agriculture based. they also plant rice, corn, root crops, coffee, tabacco and coconut.Tingguian people are brave and strong. They care for their love ones. They are loving people.
Third, Ifugao refers to the group of people living in Ifugao province located in the central Cordillera mountains of northern Luzon. Ifugao may also have been derived from the word "Ipugo' which means from the hill. The Ifugao is the most prominent of the Mountain people. They are one of the ancestors who built the famous rice terraces without the aid of metal tools. They are also have riddles which serve to entertain and at the same time educate the young and recounting the origin of the people, the life and adventure of Ifugao hero. The Hudhud Hi Aliguyon is a literary works that shown the Ifugao folk hero. Aliguyon, a brave warrior, an intelligent, eager young man who wanted to learn useful things. He challenge Pumbakhayon. Their battle was become tedious one. Eventually at the end, they became to respect each others talents. some characteristics of the Ifugao are shown, being strong to face the battle, being brave, challenging people, kind, forgiving and respecting other people.
Fourth, Bontoc is derived from two morphemes "bun" (heap) and "tuk" (top). Together it means mountain. The Bontoc are the only people in this area known to have laws on warfare, including the making of peace pacts. Some of the Bontocs' were educated because of the scholarship in America.The Bontoc believe in the anitos or spirits of their ancestors and in spirits dwelling in nature. Their God is Lumawig, their culture hero and son of the god kabunian. Bontoc social literature aims to communicate ideas or attitudes to others at certain social occasions. Bontoc literature expresses the Bontoc world view and reflects their collective history. Bontoc literary myths are also integral parts of rituals This shown their traditional wedding ceremony, and how Lumawig their god multiplied and increase their harvest planting of crops.
Fifth, Kankanay are the third largest cultural community in the mountain province. Like the other Cordillera ethnic groups, the kankanay resisted the Spanish colonization. The Kankanay practice three types of agriculture: slash-and-burn, terracing for wet rice production, and horticulture. many Kankanay teens moved to Baguio City to finds a job. Family is the basic unit of Kankanay. They are also rich collection of riddles and epics.Sudsud is the recounted in gatherings of adults or when they are working in the fields, doing work at home or around the house yard, or when they are relaxing. In kankanay tales the main content of the stories are marriage and family life, social customs and traditions, religious values, beliefs and practices, and tales of magic, and imagination.
Lastly, Kalinga comes from the common noun "kalinga," which means "enemy," "fighter" or "head hunter" in the Ibanag and Gaddang languages. The Kalinga belief that illnesses were caused by bad spirit was changed by the American school teachers and missionaries. the mountain tribes remained loyal to the Americans when the Japanese came. A Kalinga household consists of a nuclear family which may include an old parent or grandparent of one of the spouses.Kalinga literature consists of riddles, legends, chanted, epics or ballads. Ullalim are ballads that narrate the heroic exploits of culture heroes which also emphasize the bravery and pride of the Kalinga people. Like the other ethnic groups, their literary works emphasize their own belief and tradition, their own characteristics and experiences.
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