Lumad: Bagobo Flashcards
Who was the first infieles from among whom the Spaniards won their first converts?
Bagobo
Where can we find the Bagobos?
The highlands of Mt. Apo and the lowlands of Daliao, Bago, and Talimo.
Who are the nearest neighbors of the Bagobos?
The Guiangas who lived along the banks of rivers in Dulian, Gumalan, Tamugan, Ceril, and Biao
The Bagobos were ruled by the chieftains or so-called the _________.
Datu
A group that is most exposed to the Muslim in terms of customs and civilization
Bagobo
What practice/s of Bagobos that are mostly feared by the people?
Offering human sacrifices to their god.
Who is the god of the Bagobos?
Madaranganor Darago
On what occasion does this offering practice take place?
- Planting and harvesting season
- Newly weds to attract good fortunr
- Pestilence
How is this offering practice done?
They started with a feast where everyone was invited to the house of the Datu. Everyone is drinking and dancing, then the old man will call the Darago invoking him to accept the sacrifice.
Who was the first group of Bagobos whom the Spaniards came to know?
Sinulan
What are traditional costumes and accessories worn by a Bagobo man?
Customary short jackets, knee-length breeches, and scarf/kierchief around the head like a bagani.
What are traditional costumes and accessories worn by a Bagobo woman?
They wore combs in their hair, short blouses with embroidered sleeves, a patadjong made of abaca, and dyed fantastic color combinations.
What are the traditional instruments of the Bagobo tribe?
They played “agong” and “kulintang” like the Muslims and the “gimbao” like the Mandaaya. They played “two-stringed guitar” and a “large flute”
What are the two groups of the Bagobo tribe?
The Lowland and Upland Bagobo
