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The Mangyan of Mindoro The Mangyan of Mindoro Mangyan is the collective name of eight ethnolinguistic groups who inhabit the highland region of Mindoro. Northern Tribe Southern Tribe Iraya Bangon Alangan...

The Mangyan of Mindoro The Mangyan of Mindoro Mangyan is the collective name of eight ethnolinguistic groups who inhabit the highland region of Mindoro. Northern Tribe Southern Tribe Iraya Bangon Alangan Buhid Tadyawan Hanunoo Tau-Buid Ratagnon The Mangyan of Mindoro The Mangyans were once the They moved inland into the only inhabitants of Mindoro and mountains to avoid the influx were originally coastal dwellers. and influence of foreign settlers. The Mangyan settled along the shores of Mindoro island Today, the Mangyans live approximately 600-700 years secludedly in remote parts ago. of Mindoro.  The The Southern tribes are more advanced as seen in their use of Mangyan weaving, pottery and system of writing of The Northern tribes have simpler Mindoro way of living and they are strict in the preservation of tradition and practices. The Alangan Mangyan The Alangan Mangyan Most of Alangan Mangyans are living at the foot of Mt. Halcon. Specifically, they live near the riverbank of the Alangan River. The Alangan river is located between the mountainous terrain of Oriental and Occidental Mindoro.  The Alangan Mangyan Alangan is the name of the river where this group lives and they are often called “taga Alangan” or from the Alangan. According to Historians, the name Alangan means “in between” due to the location of the river. Alangan is from the root word “alang” or a tree trunk used as a bridge in the river where they live. The Alangan Mangyan Men’s Clothing bahag/ abay- breechcloth made from the bark of the tree Women’s Clothing lingeb- skirt made from nito vine abayen - skirt made from the bark of the barokan tree ulango - upper covering made from the leaf of the wild buri palm.  The Alangan Mangyan Balaylakoy – the Alangan tribe’s The Alangan Mangyan relies traditional house which is home to 20 mainly on upland farming and – 50 families and led by the kuyay. It swidden agriculture for also features a “poypoyan”. subsistence. The area that was already They believe that the place used for swidden farming will where somebody has died be left for 5 – 10 years. should not be cleared for farming.  The Alangan Mangyan The “poypoyan” or a fireplace at the center of the house is Alangan’s Political Structure an important part of the Tanungan- tribe leader Balaylakoy. Nayon- the community leader Bokal/ Konsehal- administers Pamago- it is the punishments for breaches of thanksgiving ritual for customary laws. good harvest. The Hanunoo Mangyan The Hanunuo Mangyan The Hanunuo/ Hanunoo is the largest group of the Mangyan who dwell in Bulalacao, Mansalay, and some parts of Bongabong, all in Oriental Mindoro, and in San Jose in Occidental Mindoro. The Hanunuo Mangyan Hanunuo means “truly”, “real”, or “genuine”. They are considered as the “artisans of the Mangyans”. Surat Hanunuo Mangyan is their traditional writing system, while the language is “Mangyan”.  The Hanunuo Mangyan Traditional Clothing Men Ba-ag - loincloth Balukas - shirt Women Lambung - blouse Ramit – knee length skirt  The Hanunuo Mangyan Habilan – the weaving process of th Hanunuo that allowed them to them to produce intricately designed and expertly executed woven cotton goods. Pakudos – a design or pattern that the Hanunuo embroider on their clothes, fabrics and other things. This is a symmetrical, cross-shaped symbol that means protection.  The Hanunuo Mangyan Gurangan (elder or leader) As artisans, the most skilled in and Talaghusay (tribe healer) crafts and tasks are often oversee the group and considered as a respectable they were seek for advice. member of the tribe. Kutkot is a ritual where they Their main source of livelihood dig up the remains of their is agriculture and keeping dead loved one a year after livestock. They also sell crafts his or her death. such as baskets, and fabrics.  The Ambahan The Ambahan is a poem with significant social functions in the community – used in courting, of the Hanunuo parenting, welcoming a visitor, etc. Mangyan The Ambahan poems contain topics like friendship, marriage, sickness, work, healing and others. They are often chanted according to life cycle. The Ambahan poems are written using the Surat Hanunuo Mangyan and they carve these in bamboo using a sharp metal tool.