The Cordillera Autonomous Region (CAR), Philippines' only land-locked region, consists of the provinces of Abra, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, Mountain Province and Apayao. Baguio City is the regional center. The Cordillera region encompasses most of the areas within the Cordillera Central mountain range of Luzon, the largest range in the country. This region is home to numerous indigenous tribes collectively called the Igorot.
CAR has many different kinds ethnic group. It consists of the tribe of Ibaloy, Isneg, Tingguian, Hudhud, Oggood, Sudsud and Ullalim. Those tribes have their own extraordinary fictitious story or literary works that we, Filipinos should be proud of.
CAR has many different kinds ethnic group. It consists of the tribe of Ibaloy, Isneg, Tingguian, Hudhud, Oggood, Sudsud and Ullalim. Those tribes have their own extraordinary fictitious story or literary works that we, Filipinos should be proud of.
ISNEG natives lived in the northwesterly end of Northern Luzon, in the upper half of Cordillera Province known as Kalinga Apayao. They are close neighbors to the Kalinga, Tingguian and Ifugao. They have cultural similarities and only the languages differ. This tribe is very fond of tobacco. They were described as of slender and graceful structure, with manners that were kind, hospitable and generous, possessed with the spirit of self-reliance and courage and courage and clearly artistic in their temperament.
The first inhabitants of Abra were the ancestors of TINGGUIAN. They are mostly descendants of Ilocano settlers. Many of them have embraced Catholicism, but some still believe in ancient and supernatural spirits until now. Most Tingguians are farmers who tend rice in kaingin and rice terraces.
HUDHUD are the most prominent of the mountain people. They are collectively known as Igorots, actually consisting of the major group. The Ifugaos and Bontocs are the most advanced. Their ancestors built the famous rice terraces over 2, 000 years ago without the aid of metal tools. Agriculture is the main source of livelihood among the Ifugao. They harvest rice and variety of crops and vegetables. The HUDHUD is along tale sung during special occasions. It is also sung during harvest time.
The term BONTOC refers to the people of the Mountain Province. They are the only people in this area to have laws on warfare, including the making of peace pacts. The Bontoc say that their laws were given to them by Lumawig, their culture hero. The Bontoc believe in the anitos or spirits of their ancestors and in spirits dwelling in nature. Bontoc social literature communicates ideas or attitudes to others. It expresses the Bontoc world view and reflects their collective history.
The Mt. Province of Benguet is the home of the KANKANA-EY. Family is the basic social unit of the Kankanay. They practice monogamous relationship. Members of the family are expected to do their responsibilities related to economic and ritual activities. The Kankanay have rich collection of riddles and epics.
The KALINGA stand tall and are of Malayan heritage. In the past, they were feared for their head hunting activities. Kalinga literature consists of riddles, legends, chanted or sung myths, epics or ballads. ULLALIM are ballads that narrate the heroic exploits of culture heroes which also emphasize the bravery and pride of the Kalinga people.
