The Pride of Yakan
Posted by on December 27, 2006
The highly-prized hand-woven fabrics made by the Yakan tribe of Zamboanga City Philippines.
Archive for December, 2006
The highly-prized hand-woven fabrics made by the Yakan tribe of Zamboanga City Philippines.
Child’s Play
Posted by on December 26, 2006
I can still remember when I was still a kid, we used to play piko, hide and seek, tumbang preso, Nintendo Family Computer, Game and Watch, Snakes and Ladders, and all other games. But I was so surprised when I saw this young girl in her tender years, not playing the games I used to play. Instead I saw her sitting in the corner of their house as if weaving an intricate Yakan cloth. And she is not the only young Yakan who is doing this. I have seen 2 or 3 other young girls playing the role of fabric weaver.
After seeing all this, I believe that the colorful culture of the Yakan tribe will stay and live longer. The tradition of weaving colorful and intricate fabrics will last for another generation.
Christmas at the Bahay Kubo
Posted by on December 25, 2006
First things first, Merry Christmas everyone! Maligayang Pasko! Malipayun nga Paskwa! Naimbag nga Pascua! iFelices Pascuas!
It’s Christmas day today! I spent my Christmas eve last night in Talisay, Batangas. We attended Mass at 10PM in San Guillermo Parish.
At midnight, we ate our Noche Buena in a very unique fashion: We had our foods served in a bahay kubo with a small parol hanging from the ceiling. The Bahay Kubo was made of coconut lumber, bamboo and coconut leaves for its roof. A typical Filipino home in the countryside.
Our food is an eclectic blend of traditional Filipino and modern foods. We had puto, Dinuguan, Menudo, Spaghetti, Fruit Salad, Ham, Queso de Bola, liters of Cola, and a bottle of chilled wine.
What a way to say Thank You to The One who gave us all these blessings, isn’t it? What really is important is that we are all together in this very special day.
Yakan Fabrics
Posted by on December 22, 2006
This is what the Yakan tribe is known for: Their colorful and intricate hand woven fabrics. These are usually made as dress, placemates, coin purse, wall decor, or table runner. The coin purse can be bought for as low as 15 pesos at the weaving center, but commands a higher price when purchased as a pasalubong shop.
The Yakan tribe can be found in the city of Zamboanga and in the Province of Basilan
