L'muog Festival

MAITUM, Sarangani (January 6, 2009) – Tboli children dance and socialize with one another at the L'muog Festival celebrated every year for three years now by the Tbolis in Maitum at the Kalaong River estuary. In the olden days, Tbolis stay in the riverbank for two to three days not only to gather food but also to meditate, pray, and give thanks for the blessings they receive. (Photo by Beth Ramos Palma Gil/MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE)

Mayor with children

MAITUM, Sarangani (January 6, 2009) - Tboli children greet Mayor and Boi Labi (princess of all tribes) Elsie Lucille R. Perrett (right) upon her arrival during the L'muog Festival, celebrated on December 29. Mayor Perrett was crowned Boi Labi of the Tbolis in August 2004. (Photo by Beth Ramos Palma Gil/MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE)

Mayor and Boi Labi

MAITUM, Sarangani (January 6, 2009) – Mayor Elsie Lucille R. Perrett, also known as Boi Labi (princess of all tribes), encourages the Tbolis to preserve their customs and traditions during the L'muog Festival. She expressed her full support to any endeavor of the Tbolis. (Photo by Beth Ramos Palma Gil/MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE)

Tboli children

MAITUM, Sarangani (January 6, 2009) - Tboli children eagerly await the opening of the L'muog Festival to revive customary laws and practices of their ancestors. The L'muog Festival re-lives olden day practices where Tbolis gather together in a riverbank to fish and hunt wild pigs. The festival was held at the Kalaong River estuary on December 29. (Photo by Beth Ramos Palma Gil/MAITUM INFORMATION OFFICE)