The Malong. . . .
A malong in royal colours as worn by Maranaw men and women of royal status. The malong is decoarted with finely woven langkit. See also the canopy. It is also a traditional “tube skirt” made of handwoven or machine-made multi-colored cotton cloth, bearing a variety of geometric or okir designs.
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These are the other styles of malong
The Landap. . .
Landap is a handwoven malongs made by the Maranaos of Lanao.
These are the other styles of Landap
The Darangen Dolls . . . .
Those beautiful dolls reflect Maranao’s traditional costume called “malong”. Its owner, Dr. Sainuddin M. Moti proudly shares to the world the rich culture of Maranaos. This is evident as he continues to give life to the Maranao epic Darangen by intricately coming up with designs that resemble a Maranao woman. With its “pinalot” hairstyle; beauty, elegance and grace are more enhanced. Hence, a captivating and mesmerizing souvenir item so meaningful and memorable.
These are some pictures of the Darangen Dolls
DARANGEN DOLLS (GENERATION)
This is the 1st generation doll.
DARANGEN DOLLS (GENERATION)
This is the 2nd generation doll.
DARANGEN DOLLS (GENERATION)
This is the 3rd generation doll (present)
Darangen Dolls History
The Darangen Dolls are to date the most widely publicized representation of the Maranao traditional attire. These dolls reflect an array of features that are uniquely Maranao. It is the first and most successful endeavor of its kind in the history of the Maranaos.
The Darangen dolls, like many other cultural icons, also had humbling beginning. The needlework started 2 years ago from cloth remnants that were used to design and hand-stitch what would become the wardrobe of the six original Darangen Dolls. When they came into being, they immediately caught the attention of Ms. Cecil Mambuay, Dean of the MSU College of Hotel and Restaurant Management who gave one of the 6 dolls a spot at the KUMBIRA exhibitions held in Cagayan De Oro City in August 2009. This exhibition opened new doors of opportunities for the Darangen Dolls.
It wasn’t until in December of 2010 when the dolls had their biggest shot at fame when they were displayed at the ARMM exhibit in Cotabato City during the first SORA of ARMM Acting Gov. Ansharuddin A. Adiong. The exhibition was a huge success that it spawned a whole new generation of Darangen Dolls.
In January 2011, the all-new Darangen Dolls came into existence. This time the dolls were conceptualized not only to represent a meaningful piece of the Maranao culture but also to embody, harness and utilize some of the most important qualities of the Maranao women in terms of fashion. The dolls, with the addition of a few simple accessories, proved that veiled women can truly radiate sophistication and glamour.
1 DOLL COSTS PHP1500
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The Live Interview. . . . .
Maranao WeddingPhilippines has diverse culture. Maranao endowed with beautiful and amazing culture.. Like the maratabat or “pride” in English. Part of our culture, particularly, the age of getting married.
Like Chinese, in terms of marriage, Maranaos prefer the “fix” or arrange marriage.In Islam, it says parents can suggest a good husband for their daughter. These days, parents have drove away from the idea of forcing their daughter to marry a man they choOse.Maranao weddings are the best occasions where Pagana Maranao is ostentatiously displayed. On some occasions,the kandolang is also displayed.
These are one of the places where Maranaos held the wedding . . .
It is designed bonggaciously!!!
Maranao Customs and Traditions. . .
Language. . . .
Maranao is an Austronesian language spoken by the Maranao people in the provinces of Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur in the Philippines.
Phrases
GREETINGS!
Good Morning! Mapiya kapipita
Good Evening! Mapiya gagawi-i
Welcome! (to greet someone) Bolos ka!
How Are You? Antona-a i masosowa a ka
I'm Fine, Thanks! Mapiya, Salamat
And You? Seka?
Good Mapiya
Thank You (Very Much)! Madakel a salamat
I Missed You So Much! Inikadali aken seka!
What's New? Antona-a i bago?
Nothing Much Daa madakel
See You Later! Makapagilaya ta bo!
Good Bye! Modas ako
HELP AND DIRECTIONS
I'm Lost Miyadadag ako
Can I Help You? Ba aden a kiyogop aken reka?
Can You Help Me? Kapakai a kaogopan akong ka?
Where is the bathroom? Anda so paigo'ay?
Go Straight! Pantek kangka den aya
I'm Looking For John Pepangilobaan aken si John
How Much Is This? Pira i arga ini?
Excuse Me! Tabiya' reka!
Come With Me! Onot ka raken
PERSONAL INFO
What's Your Name? Antona-a i ngaran ka?
My Name Is … Aya ngaran aken na si ...
Thank you, you're Very Kind! Salamat, malimoon ka!
Where Are You From (referring to a place)? Anda ka makapopon a inged?
I'm From... Sii ako makapopon sa...
I’m an American Merikano ako
Where Do You Live? Anda ka mababaling?
I live in... Sii ako babaling sa ...
Did You Like It Here? Miyasoat ka sii?
What Do You Do For A Living? Antona-a i galebek ka?
I Work As a ... Aya galebek aken na ...
Oh! That's Good! Ah! na mapiya oto!
How Old Are You? Pira i idad ka?
I'm Twenty Years Old Dowa polo ako den ragon
I Have To Go Magodas ako den
I Will Be Right Back! Komasoy ako bo
MISUNDERSTANDING
No Problem! Da a problima!
Can You Say It Again? Kapakai a paromanan ka taero?
Can You Speak Slowly? Kapakai a pakalombat angka so dingka kataro?
Write It Down, Please! Soraten ka, kapedipedi!
I Don't Understand! Da aken sabota!
I Don't Know! Di ko katawan!
I Have No Idea Da a katawan ko ron
What's That Called In Tagalog? Antona-a i kabtowa san sa Tagalog?
What Does "gato" Mean In Tagalog? Antonaa i maana "gato" sa Tagalog?
What Is This? Antona-a ini?
Don't Worry! Di kaden rarata-a ginawangka!
EXPRESSIONS AND WORDS
Good / Bad Mapiya / Marata
Big/ Small Mala /Maito
Today / Now Imanto / Samanaya
Tomorrow / Yesterday Mapita / Kaga'i
Yes / No Owai / Di
Here You Go! (when giving something) Kataya
Do You Like It? Kiyababaya-an ka?
I Really Like It! Tito a kiyababaya-an ko!
Hungry / Thirsty Kaor / Kawaw
This / That Giya'i / Giyoto
Here/There Sii / Ro-o
Me / You Saken / Seka
Him/ Her Sekanian (a mama) / Sekanian (a babai)
Really! Matamata'an; Sabensabenar; Tantotanto
Look! Ilayangka!
Hurry Up! enggaga-an ka
What? / Where? Antona-a? / Anda?
What Time Is It? Antona-a i oras imanto?
It 's 10 o'clock Imanto na alas diyes
Give Me This! Began ka raken aya!
Maranao is an Austronesian language spoken by the Maranao people in the provinces of Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur in the Philippines.
Phrases
GREETINGS!
Good Morning! Mapiya kapipita
Good Evening! Mapiya gagawi-i
Welcome! (to greet someone) Bolos ka!
How Are You? Antona-a i masosowa a ka
I'm Fine, Thanks! Mapiya, Salamat
And You? Seka?
Good Mapiya
Thank You (Very Much)! Madakel a salamat
I Missed You So Much! Inikadali aken seka!
What's New? Antona-a i bago?
Nothing Much Daa madakel
See You Later! Makapagilaya ta bo!
Good Bye! Modas ako
HELP AND DIRECTIONS
I'm Lost Miyadadag ako
Can I Help You? Ba aden a kiyogop aken reka?
Can You Help Me? Kapakai a kaogopan akong ka?
Where is the bathroom? Anda so paigo'ay?
Go Straight! Pantek kangka den aya
I'm Looking For John Pepangilobaan aken si John
How Much Is This? Pira i arga ini?
Excuse Me! Tabiya' reka!
Come With Me! Onot ka raken
PERSONAL INFO
What's Your Name? Antona-a i ngaran ka?
My Name Is … Aya ngaran aken na si ...
Thank you, you're Very Kind! Salamat, malimoon ka!
Where Are You From (referring to a place)? Anda ka makapopon a inged?
I'm From... Sii ako makapopon sa...
I’m an American Merikano ako
Where Do You Live? Anda ka mababaling?
I live in... Sii ako babaling sa ...
Did You Like It Here? Miyasoat ka sii?
What Do You Do For A Living? Antona-a i galebek ka?
I Work As a ... Aya galebek aken na ...
Oh! That's Good! Ah! na mapiya oto!
How Old Are You? Pira i idad ka?
I'm Twenty Years Old Dowa polo ako den ragon
I Have To Go Magodas ako den
I Will Be Right Back! Komasoy ako bo
MISUNDERSTANDING
No Problem! Da a problima!
Can You Say It Again? Kapakai a paromanan ka taero?
Can You Speak Slowly? Kapakai a pakalombat angka so dingka kataro?
Write It Down, Please! Soraten ka, kapedipedi!
I Don't Understand! Da aken sabota!
I Don't Know! Di ko katawan!
I Have No Idea Da a katawan ko ron
What's That Called In Tagalog? Antona-a i kabtowa san sa Tagalog?
What Does "gato" Mean In Tagalog? Antonaa i maana "gato" sa Tagalog?
What Is This? Antona-a ini?
Don't Worry! Di kaden rarata-a ginawangka!
EXPRESSIONS AND WORDS
Good / Bad Mapiya / Marata
Big/ Small Mala /Maito
Today / Now Imanto / Samanaya
Tomorrow / Yesterday Mapita / Kaga'i
Yes / No Owai / Di
Here You Go! (when giving something) Kataya
Do You Like It? Kiyababaya-an ka?
I Really Like It! Tito a kiyababaya-an ko!
Hungry / Thirsty Kaor / Kawaw
This / That Giya'i / Giyoto
Here/There Sii / Ro-o
Me / You Saken / Seka
Him/ Her Sekanian (a mama) / Sekanian (a babai)
Really! Matamata'an; Sabensabenar; Tantotanto
Look! Ilayangka!
Hurry Up! enggaga-an ka
What? / Where? Antona-a? / Anda?
What Time Is It? Antona-a i oras imanto?
It 's 10 o'clock Imanto na alas diyes
Give Me This! Began ka raken aya!
Art. ..
Sarimanok is a legendary bird of the Maranao that has become a ubiquitous symbol of their art. It is depicted as a fowl with colorful wings and feathered tail, holding a fish on its beak or talons. The head is profusely decorated with scroll, leaf, and spiral motifs. It is said to be a symbol of good fortune.
Aga Khan Museum Mindanao. . .
Aga Khan and Natural Science Museum (called “Aga Khan” only by most), but most of us simply consider it as a gallery and display of historical and cultural relics and preserved cadavers of some animal species, without minding its great importance not only about for studies and researches but also in inspiring the preservation and retention of our culture and environment as well. Almost all of us have visited this museum but the sad fact is that we’ve only been there for a “sight-seeing galore”. Aga Khan Museum, named after HRH Prince Karim Aga Khan IV (its donor), is the only museum in the Philippines that houses artifacts of the Moro culture.
It is a treasure trove of the 13 Moro tribes: the Maranaos, Maguindanaons, Tausugs, Iranon, Yakan, Kalagan, Samal, Sangir, Kalibugan, Molboganun, Palawanis, Jama Mapun and Badjao.
This museum still stands after so many decades since its birth. This pioneering structure, which was established and erected a few years after MSU was built, was donated by Prince Karim Aga Khan so that MSU will have a museum for the research and study of the students as well as the instructors.
It is a treasure trove of the 13 Moro tribes: the Maranaos, Maguindanaons, Tausugs, Iranon, Yakan, Kalagan, Samal, Sangir, Kalibugan, Molboganun, Palawanis, Jama Mapun and Badjao.
This museum still stands after so many decades since its birth. This pioneering structure, which was established and erected a few years after MSU was built, was donated by Prince Karim Aga Khan so that MSU will have a museum for the research and study of the students as well as the instructors.
MARANAO MUSIC
Visual Arts and Crafts
Maranaw art is very distinctive. Mats and cloth from Lanao are decked in flamboyant colors. Intricate traditional designs grace the people's gleaming brassware and handicraft. The Maranaws weave not only cloth and mats but also bags, centerpieces, placemats, and unique neckties.
The Maranaws are, by far, the largest manufacturers of brass-wares in the Philippines. The art can be traced to pre-Spanish Chinese contacts. Today, the brass artisans of Tugaya, a lakeshore community in Lanao del Sur, some 20 kilometers from the capital city of Marawi, are utilizing scraps recovered from the bomb casings and ammunition shells of the Second World War and also brass sheets that are commercially sold. These are melted in a crude crucible made of a mixture of clay and charcoal and poured into a clay-mould between which is a wax designed. In other words, the manufacturer of brassware utilizes a technique called the "lost-wax process." The designs (okir) on the brassware are basically the same as those on carved wood.
The carving of wood, horn, and ivory, like brass manufacture, is a man's work. Yet, while almost male in Lanao has some knowledge of this art, only those who has undergone a certain ritual eventually engage in it. The ritual is performed in honor of Tominaman sa Rogon, the mythical patron of art, and this involves a blood-letting ceremony in which a chicken is butchered and its blood sprinkled on the hands and tools of the would-be carver.
The carver's tools are few and very crude when compared with modern carving tools. The basic ones are the curved knife (nawi), the chisel (panasang), the axe (patok), and the charcoal of pencil for lining. For coloring, if this is desired (as is usual for the musical instrument rack, the langkogan or kulintang), plant dyes are used, although chemical dyes are becoming popular nowadays.
The pairaan is a rich sample of Maranaw art. It not only illustrates the dichotomy of artistic inclinations according to sexes but at the same time blends these two dichotomous inclinations (i.e. the geometric-angular designs of women as against the curvilinear-smooth designs of men) into one coherent whole. And, inasmuch as the fern like covered is interpreted as symbolic of the "tree-of-life" in heaven, there is in the pairaan also an indication of the interconnectedness of the Maranaw art with mythical and other folkloric beliefs.
The Maranaws are, by far, the largest manufacturers of brass-wares in the Philippines. The art can be traced to pre-Spanish Chinese contacts. Today, the brass artisans of Tugaya, a lakeshore community in Lanao del Sur, some 20 kilometers from the capital city of Marawi, are utilizing scraps recovered from the bomb casings and ammunition shells of the Second World War and also brass sheets that are commercially sold. These are melted in a crude crucible made of a mixture of clay and charcoal and poured into a clay-mould between which is a wax designed. In other words, the manufacturer of brassware utilizes a technique called the "lost-wax process." The designs (okir) on the brassware are basically the same as those on carved wood.
The carving of wood, horn, and ivory, like brass manufacture, is a man's work. Yet, while almost male in Lanao has some knowledge of this art, only those who has undergone a certain ritual eventually engage in it. The ritual is performed in honor of Tominaman sa Rogon, the mythical patron of art, and this involves a blood-letting ceremony in which a chicken is butchered and its blood sprinkled on the hands and tools of the would-be carver.
The carver's tools are few and very crude when compared with modern carving tools. The basic ones are the curved knife (nawi), the chisel (panasang), the axe (patok), and the charcoal of pencil for lining. For coloring, if this is desired (as is usual for the musical instrument rack, the langkogan or kulintang), plant dyes are used, although chemical dyes are becoming popular nowadays.
The pairaan is a rich sample of Maranaw art. It not only illustrates the dichotomy of artistic inclinations according to sexes but at the same time blends these two dichotomous inclinations (i.e. the geometric-angular designs of women as against the curvilinear-smooth designs of men) into one coherent whole. And, inasmuch as the fern like covered is interpreted as symbolic of the "tree-of-life" in heaven, there is in the pairaan also an indication of the interconnectedness of the Maranaw art with mythical and other folkloric beliefs.
Religion and Beliefs
The Islamic religion is well entrenched in Mindanao society and this maybe gleaned from the presence of the mosque in every village. This is also readily seen in their customs. Every Maranaw ----- whether he be a boy, a girl, a woman, or a man ----- wears a white headgear (i.e. a cap, a fez, or a wrap-over turban) if he has undertaken a pilgrimage to Mecca. In every year, the Maranaws fill up their quota of pilgrims to Mecca, who upon their return, are given a pompous welcome with appropriate arches and colorful buntings, amidst the orchestration of gongs and native xylophones (kulintang). The returning pilgrims earns a ceremonial title. If a male, he is called kadi (written as haji)and if a female, she is called hajia.
Yet, in spite of the apparent hold of Islam of Maranaw society, there persists to this day rituals, practices, and beliefs which can hardly be classified as Islamic. Thus, for example, in Maranaw methology the universe if viewed as consisting of this world and the sky above it. The world, in turn, consists of seven layers, the first of which is the earth where human beings lived. This layer is said to be carried by a huge mythical animal (lumbong), variously thought of to be either a cow or a snake. It's companion is a small but playful shrimp. Once in a while this shrimp playfully pinches the lumbong with its claws. Naturally, the lumbong shakes him off, and as a result earthquakes occurs.
The second layer is peopled by long-haired and invisible dwarfs (karibang).the underwater is the third layer, inhabited by nymphs, who sometimes show themselves to man. Thus, Rajah Indarapatra, a famous mythical hero in the region, married a nymph princess whom he found bathing in a spring, said to be located in Poonabayabao, Lanao del Sur. The fourth and the succeeding layers are said to be inhabited by beings lumped together and called pud a kaadun.
In the sky are the sun, the moon, and the stars. The sun is a handsome young man whose name is Somuson sa Alongan. He rides on a chariot that is pulled by angels called midadaris. The moon is called Olan, and like the sun, it rides on a chariot that is also pulled by angels. The sun and the moon are engage in a never-ending race until the day of judgement when the sun will finally catch up with the moon.
Like the world, the sky consists also of seven layers. Each layer is guarded by a huge bird called garoda. Only angels and spiritual beings inhabit these layers of the sky.
On the seventh layer, lies heaven, also consisting of seven layers. In one of the layers of heaven is the tree of life on the leaves of which are written the names of every person on earth. Thus. When one leaf withers and falls, the person whose name it carries will likewise die.
The ancestral spirits (tonong) inhabit the bodies of water (i.e. rivers, lakes), the trees and practically all other plants but especially those found in secluded areas in the forest. Sometimes, they take the form of animals (i.e. as dogs, cows, or carabaos). As a general rule they should be respected and their demands fulfilled. Otherwise, the displeasure of the tonong will be turned against man.
In a world full of spirits and unseen beings, the services of the medicine man (pamomolong) and the medium (pundarapaan) mitigate an otherwise unbearable mental and psychological stress placed upon the believes. Islamic leaders, however, are attempting to phase out these beliefs.
Yet, in spite of the apparent hold of Islam of Maranaw society, there persists to this day rituals, practices, and beliefs which can hardly be classified as Islamic. Thus, for example, in Maranaw methology the universe if viewed as consisting of this world and the sky above it. The world, in turn, consists of seven layers, the first of which is the earth where human beings lived. This layer is said to be carried by a huge mythical animal (lumbong), variously thought of to be either a cow or a snake. It's companion is a small but playful shrimp. Once in a while this shrimp playfully pinches the lumbong with its claws. Naturally, the lumbong shakes him off, and as a result earthquakes occurs.
The second layer is peopled by long-haired and invisible dwarfs (karibang).the underwater is the third layer, inhabited by nymphs, who sometimes show themselves to man. Thus, Rajah Indarapatra, a famous mythical hero in the region, married a nymph princess whom he found bathing in a spring, said to be located in Poonabayabao, Lanao del Sur. The fourth and the succeeding layers are said to be inhabited by beings lumped together and called pud a kaadun.
In the sky are the sun, the moon, and the stars. The sun is a handsome young man whose name is Somuson sa Alongan. He rides on a chariot that is pulled by angels called midadaris. The moon is called Olan, and like the sun, it rides on a chariot that is also pulled by angels. The sun and the moon are engage in a never-ending race until the day of judgement when the sun will finally catch up with the moon.
Like the world, the sky consists also of seven layers. Each layer is guarded by a huge bird called garoda. Only angels and spiritual beings inhabit these layers of the sky.
On the seventh layer, lies heaven, also consisting of seven layers. In one of the layers of heaven is the tree of life on the leaves of which are written the names of every person on earth. Thus. When one leaf withers and falls, the person whose name it carries will likewise die.
The ancestral spirits (tonong) inhabit the bodies of water (i.e. rivers, lakes), the trees and practically all other plants but especially those found in secluded areas in the forest. Sometimes, they take the form of animals (i.e. as dogs, cows, or carabaos). As a general rule they should be respected and their demands fulfilled. Otherwise, the displeasure of the tonong will be turned against man.
In a world full of spirits and unseen beings, the services of the medicine man (pamomolong) and the medium (pundarapaan) mitigate an otherwise unbearable mental and psychological stress placed upon the believes. Islamic leaders, however, are attempting to phase out these beliefs.