2. he Bukidnon-Tagoloanen tribe has
been weaving the banig mat since
time immemorial, using sodsod grass
reeds. Not all the women in the tribe
are taught how to weave the banig.
Only the daughters with the sharpest
mind and persistent attitude are
taught how to weave ("lala").
3. The designs woven onto the banig are
inspired from nature. The designs woven to
this day have usually been learned from the
mothers and grandmothers. The Bukidnon-
Tagoloanen banig mats are notable for their
intricate designs that are formed directly as
the grass reeds are woven together
4. Basey is the banig capital of the Philippines which
is located in Samar. It is also believed that it was in
Basey, Samar where the tradition of making banigs
started. As previously stated, the Banig of Basey,
Samar is made of tikog leaves. In 2020, a Samar
solon seek for its Banig industry by supporting the
tikog industry.
5. he leaves are dried, usually dyed,
then cut into strips and woven
into mats, which may be plain or
intricate
6. The Bukidnon-Tagoloanen tribe has been
weaving the banig mat since time immemorial,
using sodsod grass reeds. Not all the women in the
tribe are taught how to weave the banig. Only the
daughters with the sharpest mind and persistent
attitude are taught how to weave ("lala").
7. The Bukidnon-Tagoloanen mat weaving
tradition almost died out, until it was revived
in 2012 by the Tagolwanen Women
Weavers Association (TWWA)
They preserve and promote the
weaving, as well as the traditions
and customs that surround it.
8. Banig Festival
In celebration of Badian's annual fiesta, the Banig Festival
showcases the town's various handicrafts and culture,
focusing specifically on the native handwoven mats made
from Banig. This festival, which is observed every 3 July, is
in honor of the town's patron saint, St. James the Great
and includes street dancing with costumes made using
Banig material, a trade fair showcasing the banig and other
native products, and a banig-making contest
9. Banigan Festival (Antique)
Other Citiies who celebrates the Banig Festival
Banigan Festival (Guimaras) very 15 April, celebrating the use of ‘banig’ or dried
pandan leaves as mats and various handicrafts
Buri Festival San Juan, Ilocos Sur
Varieties of hats, bags, slippers and gowns made of banig
are also exhibited during the festival. The celebration is
also a tribute to the town's mat weavers who have
preserved the priceless tradition of their forefathers.
