Where do the Bagobos came from?

The upland Bagobo live in the very mountainous region between the upper Pulangi and Davao rivers on Mindanao in the Philippines, whereas the coastal Bagobo once lived in the hills south and east of Mount Apo.

What are the beliefs of Bagobo?

Their religion is an array of innumerable gimokods (spirits) who have to be shown respect. The Bagobo also believe in a supreme being who inhabits the sky world, as well as a deity, a supernatural immortal being who will brings sickness and death to incestuous couples.

What are the cultural traditions of the Bagobo tribe?

The Bagobo are a settled people, practicing agriculture as well as hunting and fishing. Their chief crop is rice, which they grow in clearings on the mountain sides. Since this grain is their staple food, the whole routine of its cultivation is most closely bound up with their religious beliefs and practices.

Who is the chieftain of the Bagobo tribe in Mt Apo?

Bae Berna Malang
Bae Berna Malang, the Bagobo-Tagabawa Tribal Chieftain, invited us for a dialogue. We invested time doing a series of listening processes with the community. The two-year dialogue resulted in a partnership between PBCI-CFP and the tribal community to start an Inclusive Development Learning Center.

What are the beliefs of the Bagobo people?

There is some variance, in different parts of the Bagobo area, in the beliefs concerning the spirits or souls of a man. In Cibolan each man and woman is supposed to have eight spirits or gimokod, which dwell in the head, the right and left hands and feet, and other parts not specified.

Who are the Bagobo people in southern Mindanao?

       The Bagobo constitute one of the largest groups among the indigenous peoples of southern Mindanao.   They are composed of three (3) sub-groups, namely  the TAGABAWA, the CLATA or GUIANGAN and the UBO.

What kind of rituals do people do in Africa?

Bullfighting is more famous in countries like Spain and Mexico more than it is in Africa. Unknown to many people, African communities have always followed this practice. Unlike their western counterparts, there is no security provided. Many people have died or been maimed during the ceremony. The ritual is popular among the Luhya tribe in Kenya. 6.

Why are the Bagobo weavers important to the community?

Food is abundant enough to be able to supply the community for the next harvest season. the weavers are able to supply the needs for clothing. In fact, a Bagobo weaver, Salinta Monon, won this years’ Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) for her handloom weaving, a proof of the Bagobo artistry and craftsmanship.

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