3. DESCRIPTION OF NORTHERN
MINDANAO
• Region 10, usually called Northern Mindanao, is
composed of 5 provinces: Bukidnon, Camiguin,
Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental and Misamis
Oriental. It is comprised of 9 cities: Cagayan de Oro,
El Salvador, Gingoog, Malaybalay, Valencia,
Oroquieta, Ozamiz, Tangub and Iligan
4. CULTURE
• Northern Mindanao is a region rich in culture,
which can be seen in their numerous festivals. One
of the most popular festivals in the region is the
Higalaay Festival in Cagayan de Oro City. They
celebrate the feast day of
5. BELIEFS AND UNIQUE
• Roman Catholic and Islam are the two religions most
widely spread across Mindanao. These two
denominations together cover the religious affiliation
of more than half of the islands' population.
• Geologically, this region is a combination of plains,
rolling hills, mountains and coastal areas with rich
soil, abundant minerals and agricultural resources. It
has a strategic location which is why it serves as the
gateway to and from the rest of Mindanao.
6. TRADITION CLOTHING AND
DANCE
• The malong is a traditional Filipino-Bangsamoro
rectangular or tube-like wraparound skirt bearing a
variety of geometric or okir designs. The malong is
traditionally used as a garment by both men and
women of the numerous ethnic groups in the mainland
Mindanao and parts of the Sulu Archipelago.
• Singkil (or Sayao sa Kasingkil) is a famous Philippine
dance of the Maguindanao people, but was popularized
by the nearby Maranao peoples of Lake Lanao and later
the Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company.
7. POPULAR FOOD AND ARTS
• Northern Mindanao is proud to present its unique spin
on kinilaw. Sinuglaw is a mix of sinugba and kinilaw –
two dishes common in Filipino palate. Sinugba is grilled
pork belly while kinilaw (ceviche-style) is raw fish,
usually tuna, soaked in a cocktail of vinegar and citrus
juices.
• Mindanao's arts such as hand weaving, metallurgy,
architecture, music and epic chanting have gained
prominence and recognition from government agencies
as well as in the private sector. And this holds true
especially in the academe.
9. • THERE are many unique and wonderful things that
locals in Davao can take pride of: the picturesque
landscapes, different fruit plantations, virgin
forests, and pristine beaches.
• Also highlighted is the harmonious relationships
developed among its people who are from diverse
cultures and religions as they continue to
peacefully co-exist with the Indigenous Peoples
(IPs), the original inhabitants decades ago.
• So, this is our personal top 7 ranking of the unique
facts about Davao.
10. FAMOUS MUSIC
• DAVAO CITY – For almost 20 years, the iconic song
“Bahaghari Tayo” composed by local music legend
Popong Landero is always associated with the annual
Kadayawan Festival every August.
• Their musical forms include the saliada which is similar
to ballad, and bayok on love and adventure. The B'laan
(Bilaan) of Davao del Sur also have a wide range of
instruments such as idiophones (percussions), zithers
(bamboo tubes with strings), chordophones (wooden
lutes), and aerophones (flutes and reeds).
11. ARTS AND CRAFTS
• Jewelry making. The bead craft technique of Mandaya is
something to. ...
• The Philippine Music. Music and dances are has known for
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• BASKETS. ...
• Fishing. ...
• Products from ABACA, COCONUT,CACAO, WOOD, RICE, ...
• HOUSEHOLD IMPLEMENTS. ...
• Traditional mandaya house. ...
• MENS CLOTHING
12. BELIEFS AND NORMS
• Roman Catholic is the most dominant religion in
Davao City, comprising around 80% of the
population. Other Christian groups such as
Protestant churches make up 18%, while the
remaining 1.7% belongs to other non-Christian
faiths.
13. FAMOUS FOOD
• Crispy pata is one of the most popular dishes to
order while dining in Davao. This whole, deboned
pork leg is simmered in spices and deep fried to
perfection. On first bite there's a deep crackling
that echoes and is closely similar to the texture and
crisp of a roast pork here in Singapore.
14. FAMOUS CLOTHING AND FASION
• Traditionally a headscarf from the Bagobo Tagabawa
tribe of the Davao region, it is one of the many
examples of how Mindanaoan indigenous culture has
begun permeating the mainstream fashion scene.
• In Mindanao, there is large minority of the people are
practicing Islam, therefore following the Islamic
culture. Women wear a hijab, a long-sleeved top and
a floor-length skirt, while men wear polos and pants
together with a hat called taqiyah
15. Northern Mindanao
✓REGION OF THR PHILIPPINES,DISIGNATED AS
REGION X
✓COMPOSED OF FIVE PROVINCES
Camiguin
Misamis Oriental
Lanao del Norte
Bukidnon
Misamis Occidental
16. NORTHERN MINDANAO
COMPONENT CITIES
✓BUKIDNON
Malaybalay City
Valencia City
✓MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL
Oroquieta City
Ozamiz City
Tangub City
✓MISAMIS ORIENTAL
Gingoog City
Cagayan de Oro City
El Salvador City
✓LANAO DEL NORTE
ligan City
17. Cultural Features of Region X
Northern Mindanao is a region rich in culture, which can be seen in their numerousfestivals. One
of the most popular festivals in the region is the Higalaay Festival in Cagayan deOro City. They
celebrate the feast day of St. Augustine every 28th day of August. Anotherfestival is Kaamulan
festival in Bukidnon. It is an ethnic cultural festival wherein people allocatea relative amount of
their time to remember the culture and traditions of the seven ethnic tribes intheir area. It is also
considered as a thanksgiving festival to celebrate their bountiful harvest.Moreover, another
famous festival in the region is the Lanzones festival in Camiguin, which is a4-day celebration of
this fruit. It is held every 3rd week of October. It is essential to note that thesweetest Lanzones
can be found in the islands of Camiguin. Regularly celebrating differentcauses as one whole
community shows that the citizens of Region 10 value camaraderie andfriendship.Some parts of
this region are known to have preserved their tribal beliefs and customs.An example is the
Higaunon, a mountain tribe in Bukidnon. Apparently, they still believe in theexistence of spirits
and gods. Furthermore, they have a god for each element. Anothersuperstition is they need to
please the spirits so they will experience something good in return.People in this tribe still live
according to their traditions with farming as their primary source ofincome. Additionally, the
ancestors of its current inhabitants mentioned that the region wasoccupied by four tribes but
when northern-central Mindanao was divided into provinces,migrants from Visayas and Luzon
began to dominate the region. Since that happened, the tribalcommunities went to the
mountains and forests to continue living out their cultural heritage.
The region’s culture can also be seen in their establishments and churches. These
include: the Immaculate Conception Parish Church in Misamis Oriental, Macapagal-
MacaraegHeritage House in Lanao Del Norte, General MacArthur Maker and Saint Augustine
Cathedral in
Cagayan de Oro. These places represents a glimpse of Northern Mindanao’s history
because the events that occurred in these locations moulded Region 10 to be what it is today.
The province of Camiguin is home to century old churches such as the Santo Rosario Church and
OldCatarman Church Ruins. Baylao Church is considered as a miraculous place because a lot
ofindividuals connect it to how its existence saved numerous lives during the eruption of
MountHibok Hibok. Besides that, there are also a lot of ancestral homes that can be found in
thisregion that date back all the way to the Spanish era.
