UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MINDANAO

YAKAN
(BANGSAMORO)
 YAKAN
The Yakans are concentrated in Tipo-tipo ,Lamitan,
Sumisip, and Tuburan in the Basilan Island of ARMM.
There are also scattered populations on the islands of
Sakol, Malanipa, and Tumalutad east of the Zamboanga
Peninsula. The word Yakan means “Dayak Origin,” as
they are believed to be descendants of the Orang Dyaks or
Tagihamas of eastern Indonesia. They speak a dialect of
Sama language and are culturally influenced in some
respect by the Tausug.

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 YAKAN
The Yakan are the indigenous inhabitants of the island
province of Basilan in Sulu Archipelago, southern
Philippines. The Yakan women are known to be the finest
weavers in the Philippines and entire Southeast Asia.
Aside from weaving, the Yakans are agriculturists
growing upland rice. The traditional cycle of rice
production is depicted in the hand gestures and footwork
stances of their dances.

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 YAKAN
The Yakan are the indigenous inhabitants of the island
province of Basilan in Sulu Archipelago, southern
Philippines. The Yakan women are known to be the finest
weavers in the Philippines and entire Southeast Asia.
Aside from weaving, the Yakans are agriculturists
growing upland rice. The traditional cycle of rice
production is depicted in the hand gestures and footwork
stances of their dances.

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 DANCES OF YAKAN
• Tumahik (Pansak Pagbanch)- The first and onginal Yakan
dance. Yakan war dance Symbolically performed by a man
signifying that he is capable of protecting his wife and
family.
• Tennun- Yakan dance showcasing different artistic designs
of weaving
• Tutup-Yaken dance in a form of worship to yield bountiful
harvest
• Pansaksi Laley- Yakan livelihood dance where dancers use
seven laley (plates) symbolizing the seven of the week
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 DANCES OF YAKAN
• Tumahik (Pansak Pagbanch)- The first and onginal Yakan
dance. Yakan war dance Symbolically performed by a man
signifying that he is capable of protecting his wife and
family.
• Tennun- Yakan dance showcasing different artistic designs
of weaving
• Tutup-Yaken dance in a form of worship to yield bountiful
harvest
• Pansaksi Laley- Yakan livelihood dance where dancers use
seven laley (plates) symbolizing the seven of the week
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MECHANICS, PROCEDURES
AND SCORING STATION .
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 MECHANICS
• Movement:
Pieces can only move diagonally forward. Normal pieces can move one square
diagonally forward, but they cannot move backward. If a player’s piece reaches the
opposite end of the board (the last row of the opponent’s side), it becomes a “dama” or
a king. Place another piece of the same color on top of it to indicate its new status.
Damas can move diagonally forward or backward any number of squares.
• Capturing:
If a player’s piece is adjacent to an opponent’s piece with an empty square beyond it (in
the same diagonal line), the player can jump over the opponent's piece to capture it.
Captures are mandatory. If a player has a capturing move, they must take it. If there are
multiple capturing moves available, the player can choose which one to make. If a
player’s piece reaches the opponent’s back row and can continue capturing, it must do
so until it can’t capture anymore.

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 MECHANICS
• Winning:
The game is won by capturing all of the opponent’s pieces or by blocking
them so they cannot make any legal moves.
• Additional Rules:
If a player makes a non-capturing move when they have a capturing option
available, their move is forfeited, and the opponent gets the opportunity to
make a move. If a player cannot make a legal move (either because all their
pieces are blocked or they have no more pieces left), they lose the game.
That’s a basic overview of how to play Dama. Like any game, the best way
to learn is to practice!

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 PROCEDURES
• Procedure
Sure, here’s a detailed description of the procedure for playing Dama:

• Setup:
Place the checkerboard between the players, so that each player has a dark square at
their lower right-hand corner. Each player positions their 12 pieces on the dark squares
of the three rows closest to them, leaving the two central rows empty.
• Turns:
Players take turns to make moves. The player with the darker pieces usually starts the
game. On a player’s turn, they must make one move, which may involve moving a
single piece diagonally forward or capturing an opponent’s piece by jumping over it
diagonally forward.
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 PROCEDURES
• Movement:
Regular pieces can move diagonally forward to an adjacent empty square. Kings
(damas) can move diagonally forward or backward any number of squares as long as
the path is clear. If a piece reaches the last row of the opponent’s side, it becomes a
king (dama). Place another piece of the same color on top to indicate its new status.
• Capturing:
If a player’s piece is next to an opponent’s piece with an empty square beyond it
diagonally, the player must capture the opponent’s piece by jumping over it. Capturing
is mandatory. If a player has a capturing move available, they must take it. If a piece
can continue capturing after making a capture, it must do so until it can no longer
capture any more pieces. If multiple capturing moves are available, the player may
choose which one to make.

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 SCORING STATION
In Dama, there isn’t a traditional scoring system like in some
other games. The game is typically played as a single match,
where the goal is to either capture all of your opponent’s pieces
or block them from making any legal moves.

However, players can keep track of their victories over multiple

matches if they are playing in a series or tournament format. In
such cases, players might use a scoring station or a scoreboard to
keep track of the overall results.
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 SCORING STATION
A simple scoring station could be a piece of paper or a
whiteboard with each player’s name written on it, and tally marks
or numbers representing the number of wins they have achieved.
Alternatively, if the game is played digitally, there might be a
built-in scoring feature that automatically updates the scores after
each match.

So, while there isn’t a scoring system within a single game of

Dama, players can track their overall performance across
multiple matches using a scoring station.
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