Activity 9: SOCCSKSARGEN

I. Identify what is being asked to complete the chart about SOCCSKSARGEN

• Province: Sarangani
• City: General Santos City
• Dialect: Tboli
• Tourist Spot: Lake Sebu and Seven Falls
• Famous Cuisine: Tuna dishes (e.g., Grilled Tuna Belly)

II. Direction: Give three (3) famous or unique traditions or cultures in

SOCCSKSARGEN. Explain it how it is done or celebrated.

• T'nalak Weaving Festival:

o T'nalak is a traditional cloth made by the T'boli people of South Cotabato, including
General Santos City. The T'nalak Weaving Festival celebrates this cultural heritage
through various activities.
o During the festival, skilled T'boli weavers showcase their craftsmanship by
demonstrating the intricate process of weaving T'nalak cloth using abaca fibers and
natural dyes.
• Kalilangan Festival:
o Kalilangan is a cultural festival celebrated not only in General Santos City but also across
SOCCSKSARGEN. It is a grand gathering of various indigenous tribes and cultural
communities in the region.
o The festival showcases the diverse traditions, rituals, music, dances, and cuisines of the
different ethnic groups residing in SOCCSKSARGEN, including the Maguindanaon, T'boli,
B'laan, Manobo, and other indigenous peoples.
• Tuna Festival:
o General Santos City, known as the "Tuna Capital of the Philippines," celebrates its rich
fishing heritage through the annual Tuna Festival.
o The festival pays homage to the city's thriving tuna industry and its contribution to the
local economy. It features various events and activities highlighting the importance of
tuna fishing and processing in the region.
 III. Direction: Give five (5) famous literary pieces in SOCCSKSARGEN, identify
who is the author if applicable and identify what is the genre.

• 1, "Soledad's Sister" by Jose Dalisay Jr. (Novel):

o Genre: Contemporary Fiction
o "Soledad's Sister" is a novel written by Filipino author Jose Dalisay Jr.
• 2, "The Man Who (Thought He) Looked Like Robert Taylor" by Angelo Suarez
(Poetry):
o Genre: Poetry
o Angelo Suarez, a Filipino poet, wrote "The Man Who (Thought He)
• 3, "Mindanao Harvest" by Razel Mari Catu (Short Story):
o Genre: Short Story
o Razel Mari Catu, a Filipino writer, penned "Mindanao Harvest,"
• 4, "Lalawigan" by Cles Rambaud (Poetry):
o Genre: Poetry
o Cles Rambaud, a Filipino poet, wrote "Lalawigan,"
• 5, "General Santos City: A Space in Time" by Glenn Palacio (Creative Nonfiction):
o Genre: Creative Nonfiction
o "General Santos City: A Space in Time" is a piece of creative nonfiction written by Glenn
Palacio.