[2017 Youth Meets ICH] Video 4. Panubok, Philippines

Summary

The video explores the rich intangible cultural heritage of the Panay Bukidnon, an indigenous group from the mountainous regions of the Visayas in the Philippines. It focuses on their unique traditions, including the chanting of epic stories (sugidanon), the Binanog courtship dance, and the intricate binukot embroidery, which reflects their environment and daily life. The video highlights how women play a crucial role in preserving these cultural practices, emphasizing efforts to revive and pass on these traditions through a School of Living Tradition for the younger generation.

Takeaways

• 📚 The video is presented by John Harvey Lopez, Christine, and Lahav, third-year students from the University of the Philippines Visayas, on a mission to explore the intangible cultural heritage of the Panay Bukidnon people.
• 🏔️ The Panay Bukidnon are an indigenous group living in the mountainous regions of Visayas, divided into four subgroups: Paylawanon, Akeanon, Binan-on, and Halawodnon.
• 🎶 The Panay Bukidnon are famous for their epics (called 'Sugidanon'), dances, rituals, and embroidery. Their stories focus on family life, livelihood, and political structure.
• 🕊️ The Binanog dance, mimicking the movements of a bird, is a traditional courtship and social dance of the Panay Bukidnon.
• 🧵 The Panay Bukidnon are known for their unique embroidery called 'Panubok', a rare tradition in the Philippines, with designs inspired by their natural surroundings.
• 👑 Women play a crucial role in preserving Panay Bukidnon culture. They are responsible for learning the Sugidanon stories, practicing dances, and mastering embroidery, especially the 'Binukot', akin to a princess, who is kept away from men until marriage.
• 🎨 Traditional Panubok embroidery uses designs like fish bones, mountain ranges, and bird eyes. Historically, it was done on abaca cloth, but modern embroidery uses commercial textiles.
• 🏫 The School of Living Tradition was founded to teach young Panay Bukidnon their cultural practices, ensuring that their heritage is passed down to future generations.
• 👚 The Panay Bukidnon wear embroidered garments during rituals and dances. The designs are an integral part of their identity, seen in items like women's skirts and men's long-sleeve shirts.
• 🌍 Despite globalization, the Panay Bukidnon continue to preserve their rich culture, with hopes that their legacy of embroidery and traditional practices will not be forgotten.

Q & A

Who are the speakers in the video?

The speakers are John Harvey Lopez and Christine, third-year students from the University of the Philippines Visayas.

What is the mission of the students in the video?

Their mission is to learn about the intangible cultural heritage of the Panay Bukidnon, an indigenous people in the mountainous regions of the Visayas, Philippines.

Who are the Panay Bukidnon, and how are they divided?

The Panay Bukidnon are an indigenous group from the central Panay area. They are divided into four groups: Panay Bukidnon, Alawodnon, Aklanon, and Iraynon.

What are some key cultural elements of the Panay Bukidnon?

The Panay Bukidnon are known for their chants or epics called 'Sugidanon,' dances like the Binanog (a mimetic bird-inspired dance), rituals, and embroidery known as 'Panubok.'

What are 'Sugidanon' stories, and what do they reveal about Panay Bukidnon culture?

Sugidanon stories are chanted epics based on the social and family life of the Panay Bukidnon. They reveal insights into the group’s livelihood, political structure, and cultural traditions.

What is the significance of the Binanog dance?

The Binanog is a traditional Panay Bukidnon dance inspired by the movements of the Manag bird. It is performed during courtship and social gatherings, often accompanied by traditional attire.

What is Panubok embroidery, and why is it unique?

Panubok is the traditional embroidery of the Panay Bukidnon. It is unique because while many indigenous tribes in the Philippines have weaving traditions, embroidery traditions are rare. Panubok embroidery is rich in symbolism, with designs inspired by nature and the environment.

How does gender play a role in Panay Bukidnon culture?

Women are the primary culture bearers in Panay Bukidnon society. They are responsible for learning and preserving cultural traditions like the Sugidanon chants, Binanog dance, and Panubok embroidery.

What efforts have been made to preserve Panubok embroidery?

Anthropologist Dr. Alice Magos helped revive Panubok embroidery by promoting its recognition as part of the Panay Bukidnon's cultural heritage. A school of living tradition was also established to teach young Panay Bukidnon their traditional practices.

What are some of the designs found in Panubok embroidery, and what do they represent?

Panubok designs are inspired by the environment and daily life. For example, the 'Sig-id' represents fish bones, 'Tuga-tuga' depicts mountain ranges, and 'Punai' represents the eye of the Punai bird. These designs carry deep cultural meanings.

Outlines

00:00

🌍 Introduction to the Pnai Bukidnon's Cultural Heritage

The script introduces John Harvey Lopez and Christine, third-year students from the University of the Philippines Visayas, on a mission to learn about the intangible cultural heritage of the Pnai Bukidnon, an indigenous people living in the mountainous regions of the Visayas. The Pnai Bukidnon are divided into four groups, all culturally similar, and are known for their chants, dances, rituals, and unique embroidery. These elements reflect their social, family, and political life. Their epic stories, called 'Suki Danone', are chanted and feature characters with richly embroidered clothes, worn during traditional dances.

05:03

👑 Role of Women and the 'Binukot' Tradition

This paragraph discusses the significance of women in Pnai Bukidnon culture, where they are the primary bearers of cultural traditions, staying home to practice dances, stories, and embroidery. Central to this is the concept of 'binukot', a woman kept secluded until marriage, whose primary role is to learn chants, dances, and the intricate embroidery known as 'bonabo'. This tradition highlights the important role women play in preserving the group's intangible heritage.

10:09

🧵 Revival of Bonabo Embroidery

The practice of bonabo embroidery, which was at risk of extinction due to Western influence, was revived by anthropologist Dr. Alice Magos, with the support of the government. Originally, bonabo embroidery was done on abaca cloth, although today it uses commercially available textiles. The designs, however, remain rooted in nature, depicting elements such as fish bones, mountain ranges, and local plants. These designs are integral to the Pnai Bukidnon's clothing, including their traditional courtship dance attire, where an embroidered handkerchief, or 'paño', is used.

🎓 Cultural Education Through the School of Living Traditions

This section emphasizes the efforts to preserve the culture of the Pnai Bukidnon through the establishment of the School of Living Traditions. The school teaches younger generations traditional practices like chanting, dancing, and embroidery. Despite the impact of globalization, this effort aims to ensure that the rich cultural legacy of the Pnai Bukidnon, especially their bonabo embroidery, is not lost to time.

🌱 Personal Reflection on Cultural Connection

The final paragraph reflects the speaker’s personal connection to the Pnai Bukidnon's culture, despite having no direct roots in their community. The speaker expresses a deep appreciation for the cultural heritage of the Pnai Bukidnon, viewing their study of bonabo embroidery as a way to connect with the indigenous culture of the Visayas. This exploration serves as a guide in navigating the influx of foreign influences in their own country, emphasizing the importance of preserving indigenous cultural practices.

Keywords

💡Pnai Bukidnon

The Pnai Bukidnon are an indigenous group residing in the mountainous regions of Visayas, Philippines. They are known for their rich cultural heritage, including epics, dances, rituals, and embroidery. The video explores their traditions, particularly focusing on how their cultural practices have been preserved and passed down through generations.

💡Sukitanon

Sukitanon refers to the traditional epics or stories of the Pnai Bukidnon. These chanted narratives revolve around the social and family life of the group, revealing important aspects of their livelihood and political structure. Sukitanon is one of the key ways the Pnai Bukidnon preserve their cultural heritage, especially through oral tradition.

💡Binanog

The Binanog is a mimetic dance of the Pnai Bukidnon inspired by the movements of the Manag bird. It serves as both a courtship and social dance, symbolizing the community’s connection with nature. The video highlights its importance as part of their cultural expression during ceremonies and celebrations.

💡Bonbong embroidery

Bonbong embroidery is a unique form of traditional embroidery practiced by the Pnai Bukidnon women. The designs are inspired by their natural surroundings and reflect cultural symbols, such as fish bones and mountain ranges. This embroidery tradition is rare among indigenous groups in the Philippines, making it a significant part of the Pnai Bukidnon's intangible heritage.

💡Pinaltot

Pinaltot is a term derived from 'buco,' meaning 'kept,' and refers to a young Pnai Bukidnon woman who is akin to a princess. A pinaltot is kept away from men until marriage and is tasked with preserving the cultural heritage by learning the Sukitanon stories, practicing the Binanog dance, and mastering Bonbong embroidery.

💡Abaca cloth

Abaca cloth is a traditional fabric used by the Pnai Bukidnon to create garments and serve as a base for Bonbong embroidery. While the original abaca-embroidered pieces have become extinct due to modernization, this natural, see-through cloth was once integral to their cultural attire. Today, modern textiles are used in place of abaca.

💡Chants

Chants are a significant part of the Pnai Bukidnon's cultural expression, used in rituals, storytelling, and the preservation of their epics (Sukitanon). These chanted stories serve as a living record of the group's history, social life, and values. They are passed down orally from generation to generation.

💡School of Living Tradition

The School of Living Tradition is an educational initiative designed to teach the Pnai Bukidnon youth their cultural practices, including chanting, dancing, and embroidery. This institution plays a key role in preserving the intangible heritage of the community, ensuring that their traditions survive in modern times.

💡Cultural revival

Cultural revival refers to the efforts made by both the Pnai Bukidnon community and external supporters like anthropologists to restore and sustain their traditional practices, such as Bonbong embroidery. The video emphasizes how women's roles in this revival have been instrumental in preserving the intangible cultural heritage of the Pnai Bukidnon.

💡Globalization

Globalization is mentioned in the video as a challenge to the preservation of the Pnai Bukidnon's traditional culture. The influx of foreign cultures and Western clothing practices has threatened the continuity of indigenous traditions like Bonbong embroidery. Despite these challenges, efforts are being made to maintain their cultural identity in a rapidly changing world.

Highlights

Introduction of John Harvey Lopez, Christine, and Lahav as third-year students from the University of the Philippines Visayas.

Mission to learn about the intangible cultural heritage of the Pnai Bukidnon, an indigenous group in the mountainous Visayas region.

Description of Pnai Bukidnon cultural elements, including chants, dances, rituals, and embroidery.

The Sukidanon stories reveal the family life, livelihood, and political structure of the Pnai Bukidnon.

The Binanog dance, inspired by the hawk or Manag bird, is a traditional courtship and social dance.

Pnai Bukidnon's embroidery tradition, called Binukot, is rare among indigenous peoples in the Philippines.

The Pnai Bukidnon women are the primary culture bearers, mastering embroidery, dance, and storytelling.

Revival of Bonabo embroidery, which had nearly gone extinct, led by Dr. Alice Magos to preserve this heritage.

Bonabo embroidery is now done on commercially available textiles, but it used to be done on abaca cloth.

The designs of Bonabo embroidery are inspired by the natural surroundings of the Pnai Bukidnon, such as fish bones and mountain ranges.

Pnai Bukidnon's traditional clothing includes embroidered Sinumbra for women and Supa for men.

Bonabo designs are incorporated into traditional dances, such as the courtship dance where a handkerchief called 'Panyo' is used.

The School of Living Traditions helps younger generations of Pnai Bukidnon preserve their heritage by teaching chanting, dancing, and embroidery.

Despite globalization, the Pnai Bukidnon continue to pass down their rich cultural legacy, particularly their embroidery traditions.

The speaker reflects on discovering Pnai Bukidnon culture and finding connections to their family's heritage in the Visayas.

Transcripts

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University of the Philippines Visayas we

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of the mountainous regions of Visayas in

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professionals have published books and

other materials about the pnai bukidnon

but none or very few young people have

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bukidnon are known for their chants or

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their traditional stories or epics

called tsuki Danone are chanted Sweden

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are based on the family and social life

of the panel Vietnam they also reveal

their livelihood and political structure

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traditional dance of the pan i pocket

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social dance the pan i bukidnon are also

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in the Philippines have weaving

traditions and broidery traditions are

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that women play a major role in

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see-through abaca cloth there are no

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hung with bondable but the designs

inspired by the surroundings of the

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designs are inspired by the pnai

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language is inspired by mountain ranges

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poonai the native pigeon and suit ly

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stems from the traditional showering

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item or supa long-sleeve shirt for men

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traditional practice of the pnai

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the new generations of pnai bukidnon

take pride in their culture the school

of living tradition Bellator Anan was

founded for the young man I booked it

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practices they are taught how to chant

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with a school of living tradition that

teaches the pnai bukidnon youth their

traditional culture on a book manages to

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pond I bukidnon have a very rich culture

as embodied in their palpable embroidery

despite globalization the rich legacy

that has been handed down from

generation to generation will hopefully

not be forgotten

I have no roots in the island but my

family considers Visayas and vanaya our

second home experiencing the roots of

pond I became known is like discovering

of the culture of our family in a place

we have come to love my connection with

Vinay is rather remote but because my

parents are also with science I am

beginning to develop a keen interest in

the culture which my ancestors from

Negros might have mixed with long ago

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is my way of trying to appreciate the

culture of one of the peoples in my

island living in this age one can easily

get lost in the barrage of foreign

culture that is flooding our country

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panic bukidnon is like a guidepost in

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