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.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Heritage keeper
ALABEL, Sarangani (May 27, 2008) – Masinden Tumandan, 68, a Blaan master culture mat weaver from Upper Lasang, Sapu Masla, Malapatan weaves mats in keeping the tradition alive for future generations of the indigenous people and not for the monetary value the handicraft could bring in this showcase Tuesday, May 27, at the Capitol lobby in celebration of the National Heritage Month. (Photo by Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)
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