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MAGUINDANAO TRIBE
The island of Mindanao is former known as Gran Moluccas or
Great Moluccas and named after the Maguindanaons who
are part of the wider Moro ethnic group
MAGUINDANAO or PEOPLE OF THE FLOOD PLAINS derived
from the two word MAGI'INGED means People or Citizen and
DANAW which means Lake or Marsh Maguindanao or
Maguindanaw can be also translated as PEOPLE OF THE LAKE
The Maguindanao people are an Austronesian ethnic group
in from Philippines Maguindanaon are part of wider political
identity of Muslims known as MORO, who constitute the third
largest ethnic group of Mindanao, Sulu and Palawan
Maguindanaon are known for their distinguished in the realm
of visual art
In November 23, 2009
MAGUINDANAO MASSACRE also
known as APMPATUAN MASSACRE -
58 people were killed in broad
daylight in Ampatuan Town,
Maguindanao their corpses hastily
buried in three shallow graves on a
hilltop.
SUB-GROUPS
The Maguindanaons are divided into two primary groups, each with its own dialect and traditional
location
TAU-SA LLUD
TAU-SA LAYA
RELIGION
WAYS OF LIVING
The Maguindanaon are traders, farmers, and fisherfolk. They produce and sell brassware,
trays, urns, and other native crafts.
CLOTHING
CEREMONIES
PABPAGUBAD (Healing)
PUWASA (Fasting)
HARIRAYA ( Breaking of Fast )
MAULUDIN NABI MUHAMMAD ( Birth of prophet Muhammad )
AMON JADID ( Muslim New Year )
KANDULI ( Thanksgiving ) - important occasion among the Maguindanaos
Bagumbayan
BELIEFS
They believe that Allah created the world for
humankind to inhabit.
For them, life on earth is temporary and one
must live in righteousness and dignity to
ensure salvation and eternal bliss in the
hereafter.
A dishonest person who does not honor his
words is untrustworthy and undependable, hence he cannot credibly function in
the community.
RITUALS
DULANG - is a ritual of the Maguindanaon
where through the use of kulintang (melodic
gong music) the bpedtunong (the medium who
performs pag-ipat) enters into a trance and is
possessed by a spirit that facilitates healing.
PRODUCTS OF MAGUINDANAOS
MALONG
INUAUL
BRASSWARES
KRIS SWORDS
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
FESTIVAL
DANCES
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
KABUNSUAN
ANITOS
SULTAN SA KABUNSUAN
FOODS
SULTANATE : Led by a Sultan, who serves as the supreme ruler and spiritual
leader.
DATU : Local chiefs responsible for governance within specific territories.
COUNCIL OF ELDERS : Provides guidance and advice to leaders on community
matters.
SHARIA COURTS : Handle legal matters based on Islamic law.
BAYANIHAN AND COMMUNITY COOPERATION : Emphasizes communal
cooperation and support.
PANGAMPONG : Assembly for decision-making and consensus-building among
community members.
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Mr. Faisal Monal is a graduate of two bachelors degree, Bachelor of Arts Major in
Social Work (2000) and a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Major in
Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health (MAPEH) (2011) from the Cotabato
City State Polytechnic College Cotabato City, Philippines.
WRITTEN REPORT
MAGUINDANAO TRIBE
SUBMITTED BY:
REFUGIO, RIGEE
SUBMITTED TO:
MRS. KENNY JESSA VEM ABELLERIA – DE LA CERNA