BlaanTlogan of Atmurok/Tmurok, Kiblawan: A Sacred Communal Building for Life’s Celebration

Glenford Franca

doi:10.63931/ijchr.v6i1.15

Authors

Glenford Franca Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology: Malita, Davao https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8594-5510

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63931/ijchr.v6i1.15

Keywords:

Blaan, Tlogan, Kiblawan, Atmurok, Tmurok

Abstract

This study focuses on BlaanTlogan of Atmurok/Tmurok, Kiblawan, A SACRED COMMUNAL BUILDING FOR LIFE’S CELEBRATION. It employs exploratory – descriptive research utilizing triangulation which combines participant observation, key-informant interviews and review of secondary sources. Findings are the following: The BlaanTlogan of Atmurok/Tmurok, Kiblawan is regarded as a sacred community house/ building where various important socio-cultural and political events take place. For instance, marriages are performed, community meetings, and so with the community rituals; alliances formation and resolving disagreements. In conclusion, BlaanTlogan is a sacred place in celebrating important community-life events -be it political, social, and spiritual.

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Author Biography

Glenford Franca, Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology: Malita, Davao

Faculty at Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology: Malita, Davao

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