The

BO-MANUV
O U
By: Glydel Christi
Mananquil
of Kid apawan City
The Obo-Manuvu
People
The Obo Manuvu are an indigenous group of
people who inhabit the highlands of Mindanao in
the Philippines. They have a rich cultural tradition
and are known for their unique forms of
expression and traditional way of life.
THE OBO-MANUVU
WAY OF LIFE
The Obo Manuvu are a tribal community that
is based on a system of clans, led by a datu,
who is responsible for maintaining order in
their community.

Their livelihood is primarily based on farming

with the cultivation of crops and vegetables.
on another hand, most of their forms of
expression are often focused on music, art,
weaving, and dance.
 weaving
Pagtatani (abaca weaving), is done mostly by
women on a back strap loom. Special
embroidered designs are called "samoy," which
includes decorative patterns such as diamonds
and representational figures such as a dancing
man, stars, leaves, and animals.
art
The Obo Manuvu people are known for their
intricate casting in fine weaponry, clothes, and
jewelry, traditional embroidery style, and rich
cultural heritage in terms of music and dances.
 BO-MANUVU
Despite the challenges
of discrimination and
O ITS RICH VALUE AND CULTURAL IMPORTAN
CE
The crafts produced by
the Obo Manuvu
marginalization, the
people, such as woven
Obo Manuvu
baskets and textiles,
maintained to preserve
are highly sought after
their culture and remain
by collectors and
proud of their vibrant
tourists.
heritage.

For me, the most

valuable aspect of their Their traditional way
cultural art is their of life is based on a
ability to produce deep connection to
creative pieces that are the land and a strong
of national and cultural sense of community.
significance.
Yan ang
#obo-manuvu

glydel christi mananquil A241


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