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Kaamulan Festival

Kaamulan” is from the Binukid word


“amul” which means “to gather”. It is a
gathering of Bukidnon tribespeople for a
purpose. It can mean a datuship ritual, a
wedding ceremony, a thanksgiving festival
during harvest time, a peace pact, or all of
these put together.

Showcasing the unique indigenous culture


of Bukidnon, the Kaamulan is held annually in the province, particularly in
Malaybalay City, the provincial capital, from the second half of February to March 10,
which latter date marks the anniversary of the creation of Bukidnon as a province in
1917.

As an ethnic festival, the Kaamulan celebrates the customs and traditions of the
seven tribal groups that originally inhabited the Bukidnon region, namely, the
Bukidnon, Higaonon, Talaandig, Manobo, Matigsalug, Tigwahanon and
Umayamnon. Several tribal folks representing these seven hill tribes of Bukidnon
gather in unity with the local dwellers in town, wearing their intricately woven
costumes studded with trinkets, anklets, earrings, necklaces, leglets, headdresses
and amulets. They dance together, chant, perform ancient rituals, and compete in
indigenous sports.

Each activity is a meaningful ceremony that reflects the richness and diversity of the
Bukidnon culture. Integrated into the festival are activities designed to fuse the
different sectors in the provincial community as a whole. The events which have
been institutionalized over the years of celebrating the Kaamulan include the Civic
Parade; the much-awaited Street-dancing Competition with contingents coming from
the respective municipalities and cities of the province; the Laga Ta Bukidnon where
beautiful ladies from within the province vie for the title; programs reminiscent of the
historic beginnings of Bukidnon and its tribal oral traditions; and, the Ethnic Dance
Clinic.
Kaamulan Street Dancing and Float Parade

One of the main highlights of the festival is the vibrant street dancing competition
featuring participants from various tribes adorned in their traditional attire. Floats
representing each tribes accompany the performers, showcasing their unique
cultural elements and creativity. There are 3 municipality of the Bukidnon who join in
the Kaamulan Street Dancing and Floats are the Malaybalay City (City in the Forest)
Champion, Valencia City (City of Golden Harvest) 1 st Placer and Kalilangan ( 2nd
Placer)

Ground Cultural Presentation

Cultural Ground Performance was held in


Malaybalay Ground, throughout the weeks,
there will be various cultural performance by
the indigenous tribes, showcasing their
traditional dances, music, rituals and storytelling, and there are 3 municipality of the
Bukidnon who join in the Kaamulan Ground Cultural performances are the
Kalilangan Champion, Malaybalay City (City in the forest) 1 st Placer and Valencia
City ( City of Golden Harvest) 2nd placer

MY SHORT

DOCUMENTATION ABOUT
KAAMULAN FESTIVAL 2023
(INDIGENOUS CREATIVES ARTS)
SUBMITTED TO: Wenry Resurreccion

SUBMITTED BY: Argie S. Baya

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