Early settlers of Mindanao included various Lumad groups and Moro groups. Mindanao was originally inhabited by 31 different Lumad groups, with the T'boli being the largest. During the Spanish period, Mindanao was feared not because of religious differences but because many residents engaged in piracy by raiding Spanish ships and stealing goods, which was their way of protesting Western colonizers. Today, different ethnic groups in Mindanao have learned to live harmoniously despite their differences in the past. However, stories and culture from earlier generations are being forgotten, so it is important for current Mindanaoans to preserve and keep their unique cultural traditions alive.
2. identify the culture of the early
settlers of Mindanao
trace the roots from present
generation to the past; and
appreciate the culture of the south
through creation stories.
Learning Outcomes
3. Labelled as the “promise land”, Mindanao is an island with rich natural resources.
These natural resources contributed in the country in many ways, such as
economic, tourist attractions, and culture and arts.
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4. In total, there are 31 lumads in Mindanao.
From this number, there are 13 Muslim
groups or Moros.
T’boli is probably the group with most
number.
5. Contrary to popular belief, Mindanao is not
a place where the citizens are all Muslims,
even before. During the Spanish period, this
island in the south was feared by the
colonizers not because of religious
differences, but because most people here
are pirates who raid artilleries, trading
galleons, and other basic necessities. This
was their way of showing protest against
the Westerns.
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At the present, Mindanawons learned to live
harmoniously regardless of ethnicity. They
learned to accept that not all lumads are
pirates and not all Moros are terrorists.
However, stories of the past have been slowly
forgotten. The elders in the community might
have not passed them down successfully or
the younger generations are just not
interested on them.
6. Be reminded that it is the
Mindanawons’ responsibility to keep
the culture alive as before since it is
the right way to give back to the
ancestors who have done their best to
preserve their way of life. This culture
could not be found anywhere, but
here. Be grounded with your identity
as it helped you form who you are
right now.
7. WHAT IS ONE THING YOU ARE PROUD
OF AS A MINDANAOAN?
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