Sacred place

ALABEL, Sarangani (October 13, 2009) - Even before the Christian settlers arrived, this site with a view of Sarangani Bay called Bulol Kilot is claimed by the indigenous Blaans as a permanent resting place for almagol (soul). Sarangani will feature its indigenous people's sacred sites at the MunaTo Festival last week of November. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Victory dance

GLAN, Sarangani (October 7, 2009) - Blaan men perform traditional victory dance during the Tribal Day Tuesday, October 6, at the municipal plaza as the municipality marks its 95th foundation anniversary. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Tribal Chieftain

GLAN, Sarangani (October 7, 2009) – Businessman Roy Chiongbian (right) listens as Datu Tanao Tao, municipal tribal chieftain, talks and points at the mountainous areas of Glan during the Tribal Day Tuesday, October 6. The Tribal Day aims to reunite and revive all the indigenous people to preserve their culture. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

Datu Banwe (Protector of the Land)

GLAN, Sarangani (October 7, 2009) - Datu Tanao Tao (left), municipal tribal chieftain, installs Mayor Enrique Yap (seated) as Datu Fulong Munong Banwe which means Protector of the Land during the conferment ceremonies as the highlight of the Tribal Day Tuesday, October 6, as part of the celebration of 95th foundation anniversary of the municipality. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)