WOW Showcases Northern Mindanao in Pasundayag at the CLAMSHELL 1 in Intramuros from May 27 to June 14, 2009

Northern Mindanao, which is composed of the provinces of Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Camiguin and Bukidnon as well as the cities of Iligan, Cagayan de Oro and Gingoog is currently the region being featured in Clamshell 1, in Intramuros. Having spent the first 17 years of my life in Mindanao, I consider it my home. I am proud of the abundant resources, breathtaking naturescapes, laid-back culture and the simplicity of life that make Mindanao deserving to be called the Land of Promise. Here are snapshots from the exhibit.

Indigenous groups and their activities



A beadmaker from the Umayam tribe of Bukidnon. She was intently and quietly making headwear and other accessories from beads so I decided not to interrupt her, would have wanted to engage in a short chitchat with her, but still there was the language problem.



Umayam kids in traditional and colorful garments make cute models too.




A member of the Talaandig group gladly posed with us, after performing a native dance for the visitors.



A life-size figure of a Higaonon which inhabit the land surrounding Gingoog, Camiguin, Cagayan de Oro and Misamis.


Products:



Bags made of buri. Buri is a palm plant with fan-shaped leaves that grow up to 20 -40 meters. It is made into baskets, bags and other novelty items.



Shirts and textile products with batik design. Batik is very expensive in the cities but they are considerable cheaper where they are produced.



Household items made from rattan plant. Rattan is another palm plant that grows in profusion in this area of Mindanao.



Ladies accessories made by the locals and of genuine materials.



Baskets which are used by the indigenous groups as they make their living. According to one of the basket-maker, it is also used as an accessory for their traditional dances.

Food Items



They call this the "binaki" a delicacy made from ground yellow corn, mixed with coconut milk, wrapped in corn husk and steamed. Best eaten with chocolate drink.



Food products made from banana, peanuts and pineapple which are grown in large plantations in Bukidnon.


The exhibit is from May 27-June 14, 2009 only, so please come and support this endeavor of the WOW and the DOT and you will see the Best of Northen Mindanao and appreciate the natural beauty and resourcefulness of the people.