Chapter X - Preactivity - Literature in Caraga Region
Chapter X - Preactivity - Literature in Caraga Region
Chapter X - Preactivity - Literature in Caraga Region
Activity
This is a primary activity administered to determine your baseline
knowledge and preparedness for the lesson.
Provinces Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Surigao
del Norte, Surigao del Sur
Palagsing
Famous Cuisines Kinilaw
Poot poot Ginamos
Sayongsong
II. Direction: Give three (3) famous or unique traditions or cultures in Caraga
Region. Explain it how it is done or celebrated.
Traditions Burial Customs - The dead were either laid on a
platform built beside a tree, or wrapped in a mat and bamboo
Traditions & slats and hung up a tree. After the funeral, the relatives of the
Cultures deceased abandon their dwellings and clearing. - A widowed
husband usually lies beside his deceased wife while relatives
and friends sit around them.
Chapter X: Literature in Caraga Region
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Traditions Religious practices -The Mamanwa tribe believed
in the existence of Tahawan, the indigenous religion is
derived from the word “Tahaw” which literary means supreme
being or god. In fact this Tahawan ritual in which they would
give thanks and make merry. They are still practicing this
ceremony which is an indigenous manner of worship,
thanksgiving and cheery making. - They are also a firm
believer of the folk healing ritual of the tribe’s Baylan or
Tambalon (Shaman).
Traditions FESTIVALS Bonok-bonok Festival is the local
festival held in the city of Surigao. This is a ritual dance which
originated from the Mamanwas, the early settlers of Surigao.
The rhythm usually starts with a slow beat and gradually gets
faster, causing the dancers to work at pace with the music.
III. Direction: Give five (5) famous literary pieces in Caraga Region, identify who
is the author if applicable and identify what is the genre.
Literary Piece Author Literary Genre