Gathering of the Seven Ethnic Tribes Draw Together People From Different Places in the World

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Gathering of the Seven Ethnic Tribes Draw Together People From Different Places in the World

by Anne McNew on 08/03/09 at 6:17 am

The only authentic native festival in the Philippines, “Kaamulan” means the gathering of the people in the seven tribes of Bukidnon in its longest and colorful festival.

Kaamulan Festival 2009 commenced in February 18, opening its Garden Show, Food Fest, Kaamulan Bazaar, Agri-Fair, Live Stock Show at the Provincial Capitol Grounds. Every day different band group performs on the Capitol stage. Horse back riding, moto-cross open, rodeo are among its crowd drawer activities. All of these are open and free for public viewing. The last part would be the longest parade of state workers, representatives from the different recognized non-government organization’s and business establishments in the province during its 92nd Foundation Day on March 10.

Tourism Secretary Ace Durano witnessed this colorful event who said that among the different cultural festivals in the country, only Kaamulan Festival is authenticated to be a true native in its nature. It showcases the lives and activities of the original seven tribes in the province of Bukidnon.

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March 7 marks the most colorful date for the festival as people from different places in the world gather along the national highway towards the Capitol grounds to witness the very colorful Street Dancing and Ground presentation competition. Each contingent comes with their own float depicting what their municipality is all about. The float must be made using indigenous materials found in their locality.

Here’s some of the floats:

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The province has seven ethnic tribes namely: Tala-andig, Higaonon, Umayamnon, Manobo, Tigwahanon, Matigsalug and Bukidnon. Seen on photo are two of the original natives of Bukidnon. The lady is wearing the original Bukidnon dress and the man had his ear pierced long years ago that is bigger than a bottle cap.

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Tourism Secretary Durano amazed of the presentations and activities of the Festival announced that Kaamulan will now be included as among the major festivals in the country that will be officially endorsed by the Department of Tourism.

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64 Comments

Dee Gold

Mar 8th, 2009

good job

Unofre Pili

Mar 8th, 2009

Looks so gala and frolicsome. Bukidnon had been part of my road for many years.

Kate Smedley

Mar 8th, 2009

Very interesting article, I like the photos

Joe Dorish

Mar 8th, 2009

Looks like a great Festival!

Christine Ramsay

Mar 8th, 2009

Very interesting and extremely colourful. Great work.

Christine

Vikram Chhabra

Mar 8th, 2009

The tribal people of Asia are just so colorful. Look at their costumes!! This was a very interesting article. Thanks for posting!!!

AC Hamilton III

Mar 8th, 2009

Really great, colorful, festive and educational piece.

Daisy Peasblossom

Mar 8th, 2009

Glad to see traditions preserved. What beautiful floats and costumes!

nesita

Mar 8th, 2009

love to read about different cultures.

Joni Keith

Mar 8th, 2009

I can only imagine how incredible it must have been to be in attendance there. Your photos are amazing, Anne.

Clay Hurtubise

Mar 8th, 2009

That would be fun to see!
Thanks,
Clay

Betty Carew

Mar 8th, 2009

Awesome Anne, very colorful and interesting. thanks for this article

Jo Oliver

Mar 8th, 2009

Looks like a colorful and fun time. Thanks.

George W Whitehead

Mar 8th, 2009

Well, you live and learn. Great article, Anne.

Lady Sunshine

Mar 8th, 2009

Very interesting article. The pictures are amazing.

JK Kristie

Mar 8th, 2009

I knew you’re going to write about this! I mean–you better be, lol. Great work!

Melody

Mar 8th, 2009

Kamulan is the best festival.A true native festival.

Ruby Hawk

Mar 8th, 2009

It looks like such a joyful ocassions and I love the gorgeous costume’s.

Monica Sappleton

Mar 8th, 2009

It looks like such a joyous occassion. A great piece Anne and thanks for sharing.

Gemma Rowlands

Mar 9th, 2009

This is a really well written informative article, and I love the pictures as well!

Pete Macinta

Mar 9th, 2009

Interesting!

Miss Heda

Mar 9th, 2009

wow those floats are amazing! i’ve never heard of anything like this

thanks for sharing i found it really interesting!

CutestPrincess

Mar 9th, 2009

wow, i love watching Ethnic dance, why you didn’t include our Philippines’ best? i often visits other provinces just to watch that kind of event…

CutestPrincess

Mar 9th, 2009

i mean the cebu sinulog festival, “the Philippines best”

Likha

Mar 9th, 2009

Is this the festival held in Malayblay, Bukidnon? Hope I’m not mistaken. I taught in Malaybalay for a year under the Jesuit Volunteers Program and I remember a colorful festival that was held in the Provincial Capitol. May mga nipa huts pa nga. That was many years ago. You have great pictures. Thanks for showcasing genuine Philippine culture thru this article.

papaleng

Mar 9th, 2009

an interesting article showcasing the Philippines great Festival.

Mark S Stephens

Mar 9th, 2009

Another great article look forward to more of the same

Eunice Tan

Mar 9th, 2009

A very interesting culture and festival. Thanks for the informative article.

mjpatrick

Mar 10th, 2009

wow, great!

Tarra Buluran

Mar 10th, 2009

Our beloved country, Philippines, has many wonderful festivals and this is one of the best. I like the pictures, too!

macon

Mar 10th, 2009

a very interesting piece. good writing and pictures! it’s great when Filipinos showcase through their writings the rich culture of the Philippines!

Karen Chaffee

Mar 10th, 2009

What glorious pictures of this festival!

Karen Chaffee

Claudette Dela Cerna

Mar 10th, 2009

nice! good job!

Wylrhyss Terrado

Mar 11th, 2009

Nice job Anne…. Thanks for sharing….

OhSugar

Mar 11th, 2009

Impressive. I love the life in the photos and the article is very informative. Thanks for sharing other parts of our beautiful world.

janinits

Mar 12th, 2009

gor, it so nice to know that someone like you can make this very good article. it makes me even more proud to be here in bukidnon, specifically in here in malaybalay. Keep it up! happy kaamulan! mabuhay!

orlando javier

Mar 12th, 2009

just looking at the colored pictures of your own countrymen displaying their ethnicity and glamor makes you proud of them and of yourself. i never really imagined this depth and richness of our culture.

great work!

Mys Lyke Meeh

Mar 12th, 2009

oh girl…lucky that you can experience the festival without a snow! nice pictures!

Steve West

Mar 14th, 2009

Pictures and the descriptions of this festival were truly spectacular.

Glynis Smy

Mar 15th, 2009

Wow I love your pictures and information in this article, thanks for sharing.

CHAN LEE PENG

Mar 15th, 2009

Spectacular festival! I truly enjoyed reading this piece!

S Air

Mar 15th, 2009

Great article and fab pictures!

Ruby Hawk

Mar 15th, 2009

Facinating pictures and your article is interesting and glowing with information. It looks so much fun.

James DeVere

Mar 16th, 2009

To think that you took the time to create all of this! Wonderful. What a marvelous article. I adore your style – so original. Thank-you. j

Amsky

Mar 17th, 2009

Magnificent job Anne MCnew! You are truly genuine writer. Thank you for sharing this article to showcase a great festival like this…Your love to your country can easily seen through your writings..