This intricate mixture of spirituality and nature has produced a unique culture and ethos expressed through the Lumad’s weaving, sculpture, metal craft, poetry, music and creative movements. …

The Lumad Suite. the Manobo, Subanen, B’laan, T’boli, Talaandig, Tigwahanon and thirty other tribes possess a rich culture that is surpassed only by their spirituality.

May 14, 2017 · Page in web site of Hiyas Philippine Folk Dance Company.––Scattered throughout the Philippine Archipelago are slowly disappearing pagan tribes. Lumad is a Visayan …

Lumad. Mindanao, the Philippines’ southernmost island, carries a strong influence from Spain, China, Indonesia, and the Middle East. However, before it became a breeding ground of …

Blit B'laan is a courtship dance of the Bilaan of Davao del Sur imitating forest birds during the mating season. Two richly-plumed male birds eye three female birds. The females scurry to …

Aug 15, 2018 · This video showcases another tribal performance that captured the attention of the crowd at the World Indigenous Arts Festival at Shah Alam recently. This dance called Lumad …

Sep 22, 2020 · Makatod (also spelled Makatud), a rite of passage of Tagabawa sub-tribe of Davao-Mandaya focuses on a young prince who is born high by courtiers and given a place of …

Mindanao, the Philippines’ southernmost island, is the country’s cultural melting pot. It houses influences from Spain, China, Indonesia, and the Middle East. Although Mindanao carries a …

Lumad or tribal suite are dances of ethnic pagan origin that portrays rituals to honor pagan gods. It includes dances such as dugso of the Higaonon, sohten of the Subanon, and lawin-lawin of …

The standard program of Philippines folk dance performance is composed of five (5) suites: Cordillera suite. Spanish-influenced suite. Muslim Suite. Rural Suite. Lumad Suite. The girl, …