Event | The Art of Weaving and Crafts

Inaul Clothings

Inaul is the fabric weaved by the women of Maguindanao at a Women’s Center in Buluan, Maguindanao. I really have this fascination over weaving. It is like, a big WOW! I mean, when you see them doing it, having intricate design, will really make you appreciate how hard working and creative they are. Take note, doing such a craft takes weeks or months to finish with beautiful designs. In Mindanao, there are so many weaving women from different tribes, and they have all my respect among their crafts.

In this post, I am going to show you some of the women weaving during the Inaul Festival 2018 - Weaving Competition. Here are the photos:

Women weaving during the Inaul Weaving Competition

Aside from the women weaving, the women’s center is also home of inaul craft gallery! You will witness some inaul dresses and crafts in this particular room. You will see the ingenuity of the designs made of the indigenous material. Like me, I am really amazed on the designs of clothing for both men and women. Actually, I like to wear one if given a chance - how I really wish! It has class and elegance with so much culture instilled on those items!

Not only that the dresses are displayed. There are also other crafts like painting and other cloths that can be used as decoration or any home use.

Inaul Galley

Paint over Inaul

I really cannot contain my happiness seeing such crafts. Why? It is because Mindanao really has this for so long and it just awaits to be discovered or showcased. For so many times I have traveled to different parts of Southeast Asia, crafts like these are among the things well-appreciated by many tourists in the world. It is like a soul unleashed in a place.

Indeed, this year’s Inaul Festival’s theme: “A Fabric of Peace: Weaving Diversity, Connecting Boundaries” is a very inspirational message. Flourish more Maguindanao! So, talking about inaul - we are referring to the people of Maguindanao - home of a rich culture and indigenous crafts!

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Event | Inaul: A Festival and Maguindanao’s Pride

A Pose with Women in Inaul with Ms. M. of Mindanao Times

To introduce a place, it is better done with its culture and heritage. In the case of Maguindanao, inaul describes them best!

Usually, when Maguindanao is being talked about, people describe it negatively. Hey, the province of Maguindanao is very huge to be focused on such dark past - people of Maguindanao are peace loving. It has also one of the richest cultures in the country; one that a country can be proud of having. Inaul, for example, has captured the world, the universe rather (borrowing words of Pia), when the Miss Universe 2016 candidates wore the fabric during a fashion event. It is truly world class, truly pride of Maguindanao!

IPHO Maguindanao on Parade for Inaul Festival 2018

2^nd Inaul Festival is celebrated in Maguindanao February 8-14, 2018 with the theme “A Fabric of Peace: Weaving Diversity, Connecting Boundaries”. It is such a humble event that really showcases the intricate design and elegance of Inaul made clothing. During the opening of the festival in Buluan, a parade was done with different representatives from the different municipalities and offices of the province. You will witness them wearing inaul.

Then, the people flocked in the gymnasium to hear the messages from their leaders and it is so colorful to see them wearing inaul. You can see it on my IG account at this link: https://www.instagram.com/p/Be-pToBgm7i/?taken-by=fromdistrict82. At the same time, I love the music background played with kulintang and agong.

Ribbon Cutting of the Negosyo Center in the Province of Maguindanao

Then, one of the newest Negosyo Centers in the country is inaugurated in Buluan, Maguindanao with the Governor of Maguindanao, Gov. Esmael Mangudadatu, and other officials and representatives. It is really a milestone for the province to eventually help bolster some economic gains they are currently experiencing. Their products and processes on operating business will then be known to many with this one stop shop. Actually, this excites me!

Displayed in the Negosyo Center are some of the products seen and made in Maguindanao.

 

Aside from the Negosyo Center that showcases the products of Maguindanao, because of the festival, there's a trade expo nearby. It has so much to offer the guests and locals. See it in the photos!

Trade Expo Area

Another post that I will do is with regards the weaving of inaul and the museum, I just love that part so much! Click HERE!

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Event | Kadayawan Tribal Village and Mugna sa Kadayawan at Magsaysay Complex

Ata Tribal Representative

The Kadayawan Tribal Village at the Magsaysay Park is one of the most highlighted venues during the Kadayawan sa Davao. It showcases the eleven (11) ethno-linguistic tribes of the city. The following ethno-linguistic tribes are: Ata, Iranun, Kagan, Klata, Maguindanaon, Maranao, Matigsalog, Obu-Manuvo, Sama, Tagabawa, and Taosug. These tribes are still at some prominent points of the city especially at some mountainous areas while some are the lowland areas. This village shows how the living in their tribes look like with display of houses (authentic tribal houses), tribal products, tribal designs and customary traditions.

Tribal Village

At the entrance of the tribal village, there are assigned members of each tribe each day to give greetings and information to the guests. It is pretty interesting that there's a number of guests, either local or foreign tourists, who visit the village to witness it in person and experience a bit of the tribal living. It is a really a place of cultural heritage with harmonious relationship that helps drive growth in the city.

This village is often available during the Kadayawan sa Davao and this will always be part of every Kadayawan sa Davao as the festival is a celebration of bounty, culture and beauty of the city.

Along side the Kadayawan Tribal Village is a one day event of Mugna (doodling) sa Kadayawan.

Youngsters Doodling at the Park

This is event showcases the artistry of many young Dabawenyos. There are two categories for this doodling competition, the professional and student category. There is a number of participants for the event and you will really appreciate great creative talents.

The usual elements you will see with their creations are the people of Davao, the Philippine Eagle, Mt. Apo, Waling-waling, durian and other landmarks of the city.

It is such an honor to witness such events. It is a way to remember the city's pride culture and heritage marks - the people and its traditions. It is also a way to showcase creativity among artists and hopefully it will bloom to show the whole world of artists from this southern region of the Philippines.

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