TITLE: AMUL: A PROPOSED MUSEUM OF 7 TRIBES DESIGN GOALS

IN BUKIDNON SITE:
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY: BRINGING PATTERN WITH TO DESIGN A MUSEUM THAT WILL
NATURE CONSIDER ITS FUTURE EXPANSION FOR
DESIGN CONCEPT: CONVERGING PAST AND PRESENT FUTURE GENERATION
THAT FUSE ARCHITECTURE THROUGH THE FLOOR PLAN:
MOVEMENT OF THE WEAVING PATTERNS OF TO HAVE SMOOTH FLOW OF
BUKIDNON TRIBES CIRCULATION AND SPACE OF THE
BUILDING AIDING PEOPLE TO
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES INTERACT TO SPACES AT THE SAME
PROJECT GOALS: TIME LEARNING.
The goal of this project is to FAÇADE:
give proper facilities and space TO DESIGN A CITY MUSEUM THAT WILL
for the artifacts that need to be SHOWCASE THE PATTERNS OF THE 7
preserved and protected. Also, to TRIBES IN BUKIDNON
give tourist a wide knowledge
about the tribes and culture of
Bukidnon at the same time will
relish the visit of the museum.
SPACE REQUIREMENT FOR MUSEUM
In a way of creating inspiring
galleries. Other than that the A. GALLERIES OF 7 TRIBES (ethnology and
project has a public service history)
role, open to participation and - Bukidnon tribe
debate, as well as collaborating - Higaonon tribe
with other institutions. - Talaandig tribe
- Manobo tribe
SOCIAL GOALS: - Matigsalug tribe
To inspire excitement and - Tigwahanon tribe
curiosity about history and - Umayamnon tribe
culture of the 7 tribes in B. EXHIBIT ROOMS
Bukidnon -Bukidnon miniature map of tribes
To provide inspiring learning -Art and painting exhibition local and
opportunities for people of all international
ages in a way of engaging with -Museum for kids
our collections, exhibitions and -Temporary exhibition
areas of specialism.
C. AUDITORIUM
D. LABORATORY
EVIRONMENTAL GOALS:
-Rooms for monitoring
To promote a new environment for
E. ARCHIEVES
learning and experience
F. OFFICES
-Curators office
ECONOMIC GOALS:
-Office for the staffs
To shed light on the impact of
economic development which -Artist’s office
museums have on the surrounding G. TOILETS
regional economy. This impact is H. MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ROOM
measurable in economies towards I. PARKING FACILITIES
the improvement and broadening of J. AMPHITHEATRE
bukidnon museum’s touristic and
cultural offer.
 “Kaamulan” is from the Binukid word “amul” which means “to gather”. It is a gathering
of Bukidnon tribes people for a purpose. It can mean a datuship ritual, a wedding ceremony,
a thanksgiving festival during harvest time, a peace pact, or all of these put together.

Showcasing the unique indigenous culture of Bukidnon, the Kaamulan is held annually
in the province, particularly in Malaybalay City, the provincial capital, from the second half
of February to March 10, which latter date marks the anniversary of the creation of Bukidnon
as a province in 1917.

As an ethnic festival, the Kaamulan celebrates the customs and traditions of the seven
tribal groups that originally inhabited the Bukidnon region, namely, the Bukidnon, Higaonon,
Talaandig, Manobo, Matigsalug, Tigwahanon and Umayamnon. Several tribal folks
representing these seven hill tribes of Bukidnon gather in unity with the local dwellers in town,
wearing their intricately woven costumes studded with trinkets, anklets, earrings, necklaces,
leglets, headdresses and amulets. They dance together, chant, perform ancient rituals, and
compete in indigenous sports.
Graced by cultural groups whose ways have remained unchanged throughout the
centuries, the Kaamulan is characterized by the authentic rituals with real indigenous
peoples. There is the Pangampo (general worship), the Tagulambong hu Datu (ritual for the
installation of a Chieftain), the Panumanod (a spiriting ceremony), the Panlisig (rite to drive
away evil spirits), and the Pamalas (sin atonement ritual) among others.
Each activity is a meaningful ceremony that reflects the richness and diversity of the
Bukidnon culture. Integrated into the festival are activities designed to fuse the different
sectors in the provincial community as a whole. The events which have been institutionalized
over the years of celebrating the Kaamulan include the Civic Parade; the much-awaited
Street-dancing Competition with contingents coming from the respective municipalities and
cities of the province; the Laga Ta Bukidnon where beautiful ladies from within the province
vie for the title; programs reminiscent of the historic beginnings of Bukidnon and its tribal oral
traditions; and, the Ethnic Dance Clinic.

Furthermore, the present Kaamulan has evolved throughout the years and does not
only highlight Bukidnon’s ethnic groups but also the products and local establishments that
abound in the province. These are displayed in the Garden Show, Food Fest, Kaamulan
Bazaar, Agri-fair, and Livestock Show. Crowd-drawing events such as the Motocross, Off-
road Competition, Rodeo, Amateur Boxing, Invitational Basketball Tournament, Adventure
Races, concerts, and several others are also roped into the festivity.

To the hill tribes, Kaamulan heralds the symbolic breakthrough of their long quest for
meaning and identity. And to the new generation, the old local folks and even visiting
foreigners, the Kaamulan has become an avenue for the recognition and appreciation of
Bukidnon’s unraveled cultural legacy carefully preserved by the traditional population. Truly,
the Kaamulan is an interesting ground for the unification of the people of Bukidnon… one
that converges the past and the present, celebrates its rich culture and inspires its people.