Tagbanua
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Tagbanua tribes can be found in the central and northern Palawan, Philippines. Shifting cultivation of upland rice is part of their cultural and economic practices. Rice is considered a divine gift and are fermented to make rice wine, which they use in Pagdiwata, or rice wine ritual. The cult of the dead is the key to the religious system of the Tagbanua. They believe in several deities found in the natural environment.
Research has shown that the Tagbanua possible descendants of the Tabon Caves inhabitants. Their language and alphabet, practice of kaingin and common belief in soul-relatives are part of their culture.
[edit] Musical Heritage
The Tagbanua have a musical heritage consisting of various types of agung ensembles - ensembles composed of large hanging, suspended or held, bossed/knobbed gongs which act as drone without any accompanying melodic instrument. [1]
[edit] References
- ^ Mercurio, Philip Dominguez (2006). Traditional Music of the Southern Philippines (html). PnoyAndTheCity: A center for Kulintang - A home for Pasikings. Retrieved on November 21, 2006.
[edit] External links
- Pioneer Expeditions website
- Adventure writer Antonio Graceffo writes about the Tagbanua Tribe in Puerto Princesa
- Antonio Graceffo compares treatment of Tagbanua tribe to other tribes in Asia
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