“The Palawano People of Quezon Palawan”
W elcome to the land of pristine beaches, limestone cliffs, and crystal-clear waters - Palawan! This province is not just a paradise for
Now, let’s talk about the Palawano
People of Quezon Palawan.
The Palawano are one of the
indigenous people of the island province of
Palawan in the Philippines. They are one of
the largest ethnic groups in the province,
making up about a third of the population.
The Palawano language is part of the
Malayo-Polynesian branch of Austronesian
languages.
The Palawano have a rich cultural
heritage. Their traditional way of life
revolves around their unique relationship
with the natural environment. The Palawano
are also known for their skill in crafting
wood and bamboo products.
The Palawano people are an
indigenous group that inhabits the southern
part of Palawan Island in the Philippines,
particularly in the municipalities of Quezon,
Bataraza, and Rizal. They are also known as
the Palawanos of Quezon or the Southwest
Palawanos.
nature lovers but also home to various indigenous communities that proudly preserve their distinct traditions and cultures. From the Tagbanua's
skillful weaving techniques to the Batak's musical prowess, Palawan boasts a diverse range of unique cultural practices that are waiting to be
discovered. Join us as we embark on an exciting journey through some of these remarkable cultures and learn what makes them so special in this
blog post about "Different Unique Cultures in the Province of Palawan."
“If we are to preserve
must continue to
culture we
The Palawano people are
create it.”
traditionally subsistence farmers, growing
crops such as rice, corn, and sweet
potatoes. They also hunt and fish for food.
Their traditional houses are made of
bamboo and thatch, and they practice
animism, which is the belief that spirits
inhabit all things in nature. Their traditional houses
are made of bamboo and thatch.
Like many indigenous groups in
They built their houses on a
the Philippines, the Palawano people have
hillside that is close to a river or a
faced challenges due to modernization and
stream using four skinny trunks of
development. Land disputes,
trees. The floor of their houses is
environmental degradation, and loss of
about 15 to 20 feet above the Despite the challenges that
traditional knowledge and practices are
ground. Members of the family they face, the Palawano people
some of the issues they have been facing.
used a slanted log that is attached continue to preserve their culture
to the entrance of their houses to and way of life. They are a testament
get up and down the house, for to the resilience and strength of
those who were not married, a indigenous communities in the
hanging rope is more preferred. Philippines and around the world.