Bukidnon Travel Guide Tourism Philippines. Bukidnon. Right in the heart of Mindanao, the highlands of Bukidnon literally explode with breathtaking sceneries from its cool climate to rugged mountains, plateaus, canyons, waterfalls, springs, vast pineapple and rose farms to its extremely diverse flora and fauna and to the colorful tribes of Bukidnon, Higaonon, Talaandig, Manobo, Matigsalug, Tigwahanon and Umayamnon that call this beautiful province home. Virtually landlocked, Bukidnon is located in North Central Mindanao and is bordered by Misamis Oriental and Cagayan de Oro City to the north, Agusan del Sur and Davao del Norte to east, Lanao del Sur to the west and North Cotabato, Davao del Sur and Davao City to the south. Malaybalay City, the capital, is about 9. Cagayan de Oro City. By area, Bukidnon is the 4th largest province in the Philippines and virtually makes up 5. Northern Mindanao. Before the Spaniards came to colonize the Philippines, Visayan migrants settled in neighboring Misamis, thus driving the original inhabitants of the region further inland towards the mountains and these people were eventually called Bukidnons which means people of the mountains, a term derived from the Cebuano language from which the province got its name. Bukidnon used to be part of the Misamis Province and then Agusan afterwards, Bukidnon became a province on its own in 1. Benedictine Monastery of Transfiguration, Malaybalay Bukidnon. Photo by Mal. Nino. Called as one of the traditionalistic ethnic groups in the Philippine south, the Bukidnons are composed of seven different tribes which are indigenous to the province Talaandig, Higaonon, Bukidnon, Umayamnon, Matigsalug, Manobo and Tigwahanon. The names of the tribes were derived from the areas where they lived i. Tigwahanuns refers to the people who live along the banks of the Tigwa River. The tribes still practice a lot of their ancient rituals and practices which are enforced by their own Datus Chieftains who stand as the political and spiritual rulers of each tribe. Being rich in aesthetic heritage, Bukidnon is rich in oral folk literature such as the Olaging an epic about the cultural hero Agyu, Bayok bayok verses, Limbay lyric poems, Antoka riddles, Idangdang ballads, Nanangon folktales, Sala love songs, Basahan proverbs, Tutalanun stories of origins of names of places and things, Dasang debate in verses during settling of the bride price and the Kaliga on which are ceremonial songs sung during the Kaliga rituals the pamamayok which is sung by men, and the tabok which is sung by women while dancing the dugso. Rural life at San Isidro Damulog, Bukidnon. Photo by Lloyd Jim. One can visit some of these ancestral territories like the Talaandigs in Barangay Sonco in Lantapan town where an entire community of people are actively working to revive and preserve the ancient ways of the tribe. The customary law is enforced in this area. There is a school in the territory where tribe elders teach their young how to learn and appreciate their traditional embroidery, music, literature, arts, and dance. For fans of weaving, Bukidnon never fails to impress as traditionally, visual arts are expressed usually in weaving along with crafts, beadworks, and embroidery, patchwork and earth paintings. You may look for the three different kinds of weave Tinilogas, Tigdaruwa, and Tigtatulo. Visayan Folk Songs' title='Visayan Folk Songs' />Bukidnon clothing is usually identifiable by its use of geometric shapes Binitu on, Binabangon, and Kinabuka with strong splashes of black, red, white and blue which is also present with the traditional headdress called panika. For Bukidnon embroidery, look for the pinamulaan which is made through a process called the panulam. From mid February up to March 1. Banag-Tongtong-sa-Bato.jpg' alt='Visayan Folk Songs' title='Visayan Folk Songs' />Malaybalay City to celebrate the gathering of culture and tradition of the seven tribes during the Kaamulan Festival. The festival derives its name from the Binukid word amul which means to gather. Started in 1. 97. Kaamulan serves as a gathering of sorts like a datuship ritual, a wedding, a thanksgiving, a peace pact or all of these combined. Being a multicultural society, Bukidnon also hosts American, Chinese, Indonesian, Koreans and British residents who are engaged in business, trade, research, study, tourism and mission work. Aside from colorful cultures and traditions of the province, Bukidnon also boasts gorgeous natural sites and probably its most prominent natural landmark is the Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park located in North Central Bukidnon, with 3. Mt. Dulang dulang that can be reached via three trail routes through the towns of Kaatuan, Lantapan, Sumilao, Impasug ong, Bol ugan, Lupiagan, Intavas, and La Fortuna. Mt. Kitanglad towers to about 9,5. Philippines. Mount Kitanglad is home to virgin forests and has now been declared as a National Park and a Protected Area by the Philippine government. V8DCZw/TipFc10ixxI/AAAAAAAAAhw/v1AP3ejbwWQ/s1600/gabing%20tahimik.GIF' alt='Visayan Folk Songs' title='Visayan Folk Songs' />Right in the heart of Mindanao, the highlands of Bukidnon literally explode with breathtaking sceneries from its cool climate to rugged mountains, plateaus, canyons. The Most Complete Updated Filipino Music Library From the heartfelt kundiman songs to the OPM hits of the 70s up to the latest ballads, raps and MYX hits by Pinoy. Popular Filipino folk songs sung in the Philippines by Filipinos. Listen to free recordings with lyrics. Harana. Talindaw. Uyayi. Hele. Lulay. 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Capistrano in Malaybalay which was used as an evacuation area during World War 2, Mount Pulog in Manolo Fortich which offers great views of the rose farms and the gorgeous Pigsuguan Hills in Siloo, Malitbog. The canyons of Saray Sta. Ines, Malitbog and Mangima Manolo Fortich also offer spectacular natural views. Mangima Canyon usually is the site for off road competitions and usually considered as the equivalent of Baguio Citys Kennon Road. Check out the Abyawan Ridge to get a view of the Tagoloan River which snakes through the beautiful canyons through the barrios of Lingi on, Sto Nio and Dalirig in Manolo Fortich. Along the boundary of Manolo Fortich and Sumilao are the Palapao Hills 8. Metal Age. Proving that Bukidnon is one big thrill destination, just recently opened is Asias longest Dual Cable Zipline at the Dahilayan Adventure Park in Manolo Fortich with dual carrying cables each stretching 8. Being gifted with such amazing natural wonders, Bukidnon, despite being landlocked, is also home to many notable bodies of water like the Napalit Lake a 3. Kalatungan Mountains in Pigtauranan, Pangantucan. The lake is 8. 0 feet deep with about 2. English Vocabulary Quick Reference Pdf. The largest of these islets is at least 5. The serene Lake Apo in Valencia City is lined with lush vegetation hugged by the hills and mountains around it. VQBPQplp6E8/hqdefault.jpg' alt='Visayan Folk Songs' title='Visayan Folk Songs' />
Apo, a 2. Northern Mindanao. Other lakes that abound in the provinces include the Pinamaloy Lake in Don Carlos 5. Malagana Lake in Malitbog which is home to wild ducks and teems with fish. Aside from lakes, Bukidnon is also known for its rivers, the most famous is the Pulangui River Dologon, Maramag and also the rivers of Siloo Malitbog and the Bubonawan River the latter with a waterfall measuring 1. Check out Monte Shanna Lake and the Mabuhay Lakes and the Badiangon, Tingag, and Bindol Falls of Malitbog too. Kalilangan has many springs and lakes like the Panamsamon Spring, Tausa and Panta Lakes, Ulayan Spring, the sulfuric Salty Water Lake, Ticog Lake, and the Tinambacan Spring. In Damulog, numerous springs can be found such as the Malingling, Kapiling, Lagasan, Pangantapan Springs as well as the 6. Minlaya Falls. The Kulaman Falls and Mawi e River which are regarded as some of the cleanest in the region can be found in the town of San Fernando.