SOCCSKSARGEN “Ulahingan: The Visit of lagaba’an to Nelendangan”(Manobo Epic)

•SOCCSKSARGEN is a region in the Philippines, located in Central Mindanao, and is officially

designated as Region XII
•It is an acronym that stands for the region’s four provinces and one of its cities: South Cotabato,
Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos City.
-Explain(The region is home to various literary works, including the epic “Ulahingan: The Visit of
Lagaba’an to Nelendangan” of the Manobos of North Cotabato)
-(Ulahingan epic and the cultural traditions and practices of the Manobos of North Cotabato are
important expressions of their cultural identity and heritage. These traditions and practices help
to preserve and promote the unique culture and history of the Manobos, and they provide a
sense of continuity and connection to the past for members of the community.

The literary elements of the epic "Ulahingan: The Visit of Lagaba'an to Nelendangan"

1. Characters: 1 Agyu - the hero of the epic

1. Lena/Lono - Agyu's brother
2. Kumugpa - Agyu's son
3. The people of Nalandangan - a chosen people, loved by the Highest God of the skyworld, who
dwell in the fortress city
4. Kuyasu - Agyu's nephew
5. Seyluwen - Agyu's son
6. Piglibu - Agyu's brother
7. Banlak/Vanlak - another brother of Agyu
8. Nebeyaw - another son of Agyu
9. Lagaba'an - the one who visits Nelendangan
2. Setting: The epic is set in the fortress city of Nalandangan, which is located at the mouth of a
river.
3. Plot: The plot of the epic revolves around a battle between the people of Nalandangan and
invaders who reach the fortress.

Exposition:
* The epic is set in the fortress city of Nalandangan, which is located at the mouth of a river.
* The people of Nalandangan are loved by the Highest God of the skyworld and have come from
Aruman by riding a huge ship.
* The people built the city, a huge structure along the seashore at the mouth of a river, using
trees for pillars.
* The beams point to the east, their tips decked with statues of reptiles carved with their mouths
open, daggerlike teeth exposed.
* The hair of the mermaid and the locks of the deity Alimugkat, goddess of the seas, layered with
grass from the skyworld, make up the roof of the fortress.
Rising Action:
* Agyu and his brother dreamt about the upcoming threat in their city.
Climax:
* Lena came to fight ferociously with the invaders.
Falling Action:
* The invaders were defeated and the people of Nalandangan lived in peace.
Resolution:
* The epic ends with the people of Nalandangan living in harmony and prosperity in their fortress
city.

4. Themes: The epic explores themes of war, heroism, and the struggle for survival.
5. Symbolism: The epic uses various symbols, such as the fortress city of Nalandangan, to
represent the strength and resilience of the people of Nalandangan.
6. Style: The epic is written in a poetic style, with verses that convey the emotions and actions of
the characters.
7. Tone: The tone of the epic is serious, reflecting the gravity of the battle between the people of
Nalandangan and the invaders.
8. Point of view: The epic is narrated from a third-person point of view, allowing the reader to see
the events unfold from a distance.
9. Language: The epic uses a rich and descriptive language, with words and phrases that evoke
the setting and the emotions of the characters.
10. Imagery: The epic uses vivid imagery to depict the fortress city of Nalandangan, the invaders,
and the battle between them.
11. Conflict: The conflict in the epic arises from the invasion of the fortress city of Nalandangan
by a group of invaders.
12. Resolution: The epic resolves the conflict through the bravery and heroism of the people of
Nalandangan, who successfully defend their city from the invaders.