Malong

MALAPATAN, Sarangani (March 16, 2008) – Women in Malapatan town keep their traditional arts alive with a malong-weaving project under their Rural Improvement Club. They prepare threads to weave and produce malong like the ones they are wearing. (Photo by Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Tinagtag

ALABEL, Sarangani (November 26, 2007) – Tinagtag, the crisp rice rolls enjoyed for generations, is cooked the traditional way at the Capitol Park's tribal village by Moro women with a little help from Governor Migs Dominguez. The village is a showcase of the MunaTo Festival. (Photo by SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/CAS)

Malong Weaving

MALAPATAN, Sarangani (June 18, 2007) – Muslim women in Malapatan weave the traditional malong dress as one of the highlights in celebration of the town's 38th Foundation Anniversary and 2nd Pakaradyan Festival which ends on June 21. Pakaradyan is a Maguindanao word for "feast" which may come as a wedding celebration, Tanda (baptismal rites), Salangguni (pamanhikan), Qadtamat (Koran reading), among others. For the non-Maguindanaon, Pakaradyan is equivalent to any Filipino fiesta celebration and banquets. (Photo by SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/CAS)

Photonews from Provincial Information Office, Sarangani

Malong Weaver

MALAPATAN, Sarangani (June 18, 2007) - Sarmia Ameril, 23, of Tuyan, Malapatan weaves a traditional Maguindanaon garment -- the "Malong". Maguindanaons in Malapatan have long produced colorful "Malongs" for their everyday use. One garment takes a day to weave and costs P600 if sold. Malapatan is celebrating its 38 th Foundation Anniversary and "Pakaradyan" Festival which started on June 15 and will end on June 21. (Photo by SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/CAS)

The municipality of Malapatan is also a home to cebuano migrants and the Blaan tribe. This cultural heritage of Malong weaving is very significant to the Muslim, thus, needs to be preserved by and for the future generations.