Tubad is a Blaan word that means "new generation or descendant of a tribe".Blaan is one of the indigenous peoples group of southern Mindanao, Philippines specifically in South Cotabato, Sarangani Province, General Santos City, and Davao Del Sur.Features on cultural appreciation and development of the different indigenous peoples groups of Mindanao are very welcome to be posted in this blog.
Friday, August 24, 2007
Sahul (Bayanihan)
Sahul is a traditional practice among the Blaans to prepare the elnigo within threee months. The men dicuss among themeselves the time table of sahul to accommodate each elnigo.Elnigo is cleared by slashing the vegetation and allowing it to dry for a few days before setting the fire. Salugsong is a flat, short tool used in uprooting weeds. Balo (bolo) is used for cutting trees. After the clearing, the elnigo is fenced with bagacay poles (climbing wild bamboo) and sugarcane to protect it from wandering animals.
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