Mindanaoan Culture

Tri-people, majority of the inhabitants of Mindanao made this island home to diverse cultures and arts. Even with high technology innovations, people in Mindanao have preserved its rich heritage and culture. The native inhabitants of Mindanao have their own unique songs and dances that live to these days. Muslims still use their kulintang and gong in every ceremony and gathering, thus producing a distinct music.

Kids in Lagonlong, Mindanao, Philippines

The story of Mindanao is interpreted through dance and music by some of the country’s best performing arts group. Integrated Performing Arts Group (IPAG) is the resident company of MSU-IIT that has received standing ovations from audiences all over the world. If you are to visit Mindanao, you can still see the colourful traditional dresses worn by ethnic groups in every celebration of festivals in many cities of Mindanao. Organizations big or small run contests and exhibits to showcase Mindanaoan arts.

http://www.ncca.gov.ph/
this is the official site of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. This was created to promote Filipino culture and arts. From this site you will read reviews about the rich cultures in Mindanao, its songs and dances, and many more. This site will help you have a larger and clearer picture of Mindanao.

http://www.philippines.hvu.nl/mindanao1.htm
This site is dedicated to Mindanao. The geographical location of the island is included in this site. The land is much blessed with natural resources that are featured in this site. The daily life of the people and the mountain tribes from different parts of Mindanao are also presented in this site. Images are provided along with the description of each group. The famous Philippine eagle and Mt. Apo are added in the article. This site is very informative because the site includes the conflicts on the island. For better understanding about the kidnappings and other conflicts in Mindanao, read the “Struggle for Independency” section. The most notorious Moro group, Abu Sayyaf, and their latest attacks are posted on this site for public awareness.
Another site that shows Mindanaoan culture is http://www.mindanaoculture.com/

On this site, you can read articles and news about Mindanao, its visual, performing and traditional arts. Through this site, you will find a list of links to other Mindanao sites. Joey Ayala, Bayang Barrios, and Cynthia Alexander are easy to contact; they are some of the successful people whose links are listed on this site.