Rituals and Ceremonies
Discover the profound rituals and ceremonies that are integral to Igorot culture. Uncover the spiritual and cultural heritage of the Igorot people through these time-honored practices, each with its own unique significance and tradition.
10 articles filed under Rituals and Ceremonies category.
Bontoc Jar Burials: The Remains of an Ancient Tribe
It's not just skeletons in jars, it is also a figment of an ancient tribe's history, culture, and mysteries unsolved
Mar 14
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2 min read
Panagbaniit: A Unique Tingguian Funeral Tradition
Panagbaniit, a unique Tingguian funeral ritual, bridges past and present, celebrating life, death, and the afterlife. Discover its significance.
Nov 1, 2023
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6 min read
Bogwa Ritual: A Sacred Tradition for the Living and the Dead in Ifugao
The Bogwa ritual is a unique and sacred Ifugao tradition that honors ancestors and seeks their blessings for the living.
Oct 28, 2023
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19 min read
Sangadil: A Unique Igorot Funeral Tradition
Sangadil is a unique and deeply respected Igorot funeral practice in which the deceased is seated on a wooden chair.
Oct 26, 2023
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7 min read
Panag-apoy in Sagada: A Sacred Tradition of Remembering the Dead
Panag-apoy in Sagada is a traditional Kankanaey practice of lighting bonfires in cemeteries to remember and honor the dead.
Oct 26, 2023
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6 min read
Paunawa: A Unique Funeral Tradition in Manabo, Abra
Paunawa is a unique funeral tradition in Manabo, Abra that reflects the deep cultural heritage and beliefs of the Tinguian people.
Oct 26, 2023
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3 min read
Hot Water Ordeal: A Controversial Practice in Ifugao Culture
The hot water ordeal, a traditional method of determining guilt or innocence in Ifugao culture, was seen as a form of torture.
Mar 29, 2022
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3 min read
Sapata: An Igorot Lie Detector
One the most unique culture of the Igorot is a justice system called the "Sapata". Such practice varies from one ethnic group to the other.
Sep 14, 2020
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3 min read
Dawat di Bagol: A lost Ifugao Mumbaki Ritual
Dawat di Bagol is an elaborate ritual in elevating a mumbaki to a higher order called a mumbagol, a performer of the high prestige rituals in Ifugao.
Apr 22, 2019
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4 min read
Boni, a traditional Igorot healing ritual
Boni is a traditional Igorot healing ritual, performed by an elder in the village for the treatment of a wide range of ailments.
Oct 1, 2017
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1 min read