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Indigenous Groups of Davao City

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Introduction to Davao's Indigenous

Davao City is home to 11 indigenous groups, each with unique traditions.

Introduction to Davao's Indigenous
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Bagobo-Tagabawa Tribe

  • Known for intricate brass jewelry and beadwork designs.
  • Traditional attire features abaca fiber with geometric patterns.
  • Their epic chant 'Tuwaang' is a UNESCO-recognized heritage.
  • Population: Approximately 30,000 in Davao's southwestern areas.
Bagobo-Tagabawa Tribe
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Ata Manobo Culture

  • Skilled in sustainable forest farming techniques.
  • Famous for their bamboo musical instruments.
  • Healing rituals use 200+ medicinal plants from their forests.
  • Their ancestral domain covers 80,000 hectares in Davao.
Ata Manobo Culture
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Obo Monuvu Traditions

  • Master basket weavers using rattan and nito vines.
  • Annual 'Kalibongan' festival celebrates harvest and unity.
  • Unique oral history preserved through 15 generations.
  • Sacred sites include 7 major waterfalls in their territory.
Obo Monuvu Traditions
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Preserving Indigenous Heritage

  • Davao's schools now include Lumad languages in curriculum.
  • Cultural mapping projects document 500+ intangible heritage elements.
  • Eco-tourism supports sustainable indigenous livelihoods.
  • Youth programs bridge traditional and modern knowledge systems.
Preserving Indigenous Heritage
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