2. In Region II, also known as Cagayan
Valley in the Philippines, there are several
indigenous groups, each with their own
unique cultures and indigenous crafts.
Here are some of the indigenous peoples
in Cagayan Valley, along with where they
primarily reside and a brief mention of
their indigenous crafts:
3. 1. BUGKALOT
The Bugkalot, also known as Ilongot,
inhabit some areas of Nueva Vizcaya and
Quirino. They are known for their hunting
and gathering traditions, as well as their
intricate beadwork.
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6. Casibu Settlement Farm School in Nueva Vizcaya
(The Philippine Craftsman, January 1915, American
Historical Collection) Rice granaries (R. Rosaldo 1980)
8. The men’s most elaborate headdress, called
panglao, is worn during ceremonies to
invoke the magical powers of the red
hornbill. It consists of a rattan skullcap and
the entire tukbaw (bill) of a kalaw. The beak
and the skullcap are joined together by one
or two pieces of wood or rattan. The
headpiece is embellished by tassels and
other designs made of copper, brass, and
shell beads. Fancy headgear identifies a
successful headhunter. An ear pendant
represents a man’s first kill. Notches are
added either on the bill or the earlobes to
indicate subsequent successes.
9. Head taking can be either during a ngayu or ngayao (raid) in
distant areas or ka’abung (in the household) for unsuspecting victims.
A foray requires the chief’s consent, initiated by feasting, with the
participation of a ngayu, a party of an even number of male relatives.
The warriors ambush their victims in various ways, such as by
encircling a person on a trail or by burning a house and killing its
fleeing occupants. The warriors cut the body parts believed to contain
the essence of the person’s strength: the head and some toes and
fingers. Another feast concludes the ritual, after which the prized head
is buried. The skull is later exhumed and hung from the rafters of the
victor’s house.
10. Video: The Bugkalot of Nueva Vizcaya - Not many
Filipinos know of the Bugkalot of Nueva Vizcaya, of their
history as nomadic farmers, as fisherman, as warriors and
headhunters. The Bugkalot may have renounced the
violent of their Ilongot ancestors. But in many ways,
much of the archaic culture knowledge systems remains
with them. These are traditions that they themselves have
sifted through as they altered their identity. These are the
practices that make the Bugkalot proud of who they have
become.
https://youtu.be/9igXuqs8PZ4?si=sp8eZBjK6nxkNorL
11. 2. GADDANG
The Gaddang people can be found in
various parts of Cagayan Valley, particularly
in the province of Nueva Vizcaya. They are
known for their craftsmanship, weaving, and
pottery skills. Like the Ibanag, the Gaddang
people are also involved in agriculture.
12. “Gaddang” derive from ga,
meaning “heat” or “fire,” and
dang or “burn,” and thus means
“burned by heat.”
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14. Video: ISTORYA: Mayamang Kultura
at Tradisyon ng Ga'dang. Kilala ang
Ga’dang sa kanilang tradisyunal na
kasuotan na nagpapakita ng kanilang
mayamang kultura. Ito rin ang naging
daan para makilala sila sa sining ng
paghahabi.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJHUW3rU-Ic&list=WL&index=3
