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T'nalak Festival
Text and Images by Ronald de Jong
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If the Filipino people have a reason for a celebration they will end
up having a fiesta. It is a well known fact that Filipinos love celebrations, this can be seen in the way they celebrate their
festivals and fiesta's.
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Festivals in the Philippines are held throughout the country, these occaissions
are celebrated with great intensity, passion and enthusiasm, with a a mixture of religion and culture. Every region, province
and Citiy has different kinds of festivities and events. When visiting a fiesta one can experience the legendary Filipino
hospitality and the vibrant nature of the Filipinos. There are many popular festivals in the Philippines like the Aliwan Festival. The Sinulog Festival,
The Ati-atihan, Kadayawan Festival and many more. There is one festival however that is relatively not well-known, ......yet!
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Get ready for the most exciting, popular and colorful festivals
celebrated in South Cotabato on the island of Mindanao. The T'nalak Festival is named after a woven cloth created and woven by the women of the province's T'boli
tribe, T'nalak is an indigenous team for a colourful way of weaving the abaca cloth.The abaca cloth is chosen as the festival
icon and it symbolizes the blending of culture, strength and unity of the various ethnic groups living in the province.
The T'nalak festival is celebrated during the foundation anniversary
of the province of South Cotabato, and is held in the month of July in the provincial capital
of Koronadal City. This celebration kicks off with the Dayana Civic Parade highlighted
by a float and cheer dance competition and closes with the T'nalak Parade or Madal Bel'. This colorful street dancing competition
offers unique entertainment. Dancers from around the province, dressed in native costumes of B'laan, T'boli and other tribal
groups in Mindanao, are performing on the streets of the city.
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These competitions shows the rich and colorful heritage of the
several minorities in this area and are just some of the activities to see in this event. They are also the spectacular highlights
of the festival. The T'nalak parade is a performance that is a feast for the eyes, together with the sound of a pretty impressive
tune that will keep you standing on your toes for a long time. The T'nalak festival puts together all the historical and spiritual
culture of South Cotabato. It is a great event to see and a great way to see the Mindanao culture in action.. A visual experience you will not want to
miss, you can feel the unifying power of this celebration and the irrepressibly festive spirit of the participants and spectators.
More activities organised for the T'nalak festivities include cultural
shows an agri-trade fair, bazaars, visits to various tourism attractions in the province. Concerts by local and national performers
and a breath-taking fireworks display competition. with plenty in store to keep visitors entertained.
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