Davao Folk Arts Quiz and Flashcards

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Davao Folk Arts

Davao is divided into four provinces: Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, Davao Occidental, and Compostela Valley.

Artistic Heritage

Davao's rich culture is influenced by its indigenous tribes.
The People's Park is known for its colorful indigenous sculptures and lightened fountains.
The park is also home to the Durian Dome, named after the spiky fruit that grows in the province.

Davao del Sur

The province is a melting pot of many indigenous cultural groups, including the Bagono, Mandaya, and Mansaka tribes.
Davao del Sur is an agricultural province, with coconut as its major commercial crop.
Logging has supported a wood-processing industry, but rapid forest depletion is a concern.

Bagobo Tribe

The Bagobo tribe lives along the slopes of Mt. Apo and is the first ethnic group in Mindanao.
They are skilled in producing brass articles and weaving abaca clothes in earth tones.
According to legend, a spirit named Baipandi taught weavers the ikat method.
Beads are used to create splendid decorations and designs, which are incorporated into headpieces, belts, woven abaca bags, tapis, woman's skirt, and kobol bags.
Their handwoven abaca garments are embroidered with geometric patterns and adorned with beads, shells, and metal disks.

Mansaka and Mandaya Tribes

The Mansaka and Mandaya tribes are skilled silversmiths, crafting weapons, breastplates, and dress accessories.
Their ethnic art encompasses music, dance, religious rituals, dress, and ornamentation.
Mansaka traditional clothing is distinct, with handwoven cloth and patterns.
Jewelry is an important part of the attire for both genders.
Mandaya metalsmiths excel in fashioning exquisite silver and brass ornamental items, as well as weaponry.

Davao del Norte

The province is the country's leading producer of bananas, with many plantations owned by multinational companies like Dole and Del Monte.
Talaingod is home to many indigenous groups, including the Lumads and Aetas, who are known for their indigenous ethnicity, rich culture heritage, and authentic tribal crafts.

Davao Oriental

The province is the copra (dried coconut meat) producer capital of the Philippines.
The Mandaya tribe is found throughout Davao Oriental and Davao del Norte.
According to Mandaya legend, the good spirit Tagamaling taught a Mandaya woman how to weave abaca fibers to make designs called dagmay.

Manobo Tribe

The Manobo tribe inhabits the river valleys, hillsides, plateaus, and interiors of Agusan, Bukidnon, Cotabato, Davao, Misamis Oriental, and Surigao del Sur.
Traditional fabrics for clothes were abaca or hemp weaved by the ikat process, but are now replaced by cotton cloth.
Typical colors used are red, black, yellow, green, blue, and white.

Description

Test your knowledge on the colorful and artistic heritage of Davao, Philippines, which includes indigenous sculptures, fountains, and the iconic Durian Dome. Explore the cultural richness of Davao through this quiz.