Pictures of Panagbenga Festival in Baguio, Philippines

All these pictures are courtesy of Paul Masillem, a civil engineer from Baguio City.

Image credit: Paul Masillem

Image credit: Paul Masillem

All Images courtesy of Paul Masillem

 

Taloctoc, Through the Eye of an Artist

I just described Taloctoc to this talented artist and he was able to capture the essence of the small village in the heart of the Kalinga mountains.

This was done by Eugene Andrade - a.k.a. suexox05 - an upcoming young artist; he's just 19, and a 3rd year Medical Technology college student. This was in 2010. Now, he is in 3rd year, pursuing medicine.

I know he'll go a long way in his passion. To view more of his work, visit his page at DeviantART

Philippine Ethnic Costumes: Kalinga Costumes

The Kalinga costumes for males and females are simple but colorful; a mixture of red, green, and yellow colors.

During the past, male costume is composed of only one piece, the “bahag” G-string. 

What is the G–string?

The G-string is a one-piece of long short-width rectangular woven clothing made of colorful threads. It is at least 12- 20 feet, depending upon the person’s waist and size.

The G-string can be worn as an upside down necktie, only you have to cover the anus and groin before you tie the knot.

What is a ginamat?

For females, the “tapis” wide woven rectangular clothing is simply tied at the waist is the Kalinga costumes. To cover the lower portion of a woman’s body. In the olden days, men and women were topless.

For children, no clothes are necessary for them, or strips of ginamat were used. Nakedness was not considered rude or indecent.

Nowadays, Kalinga men and women wear city clothing. Only the elderly wear G-strings and tapis or ginamat. The ethnic Kalinga costumes are used only during fiestas and celebrations.

Gorillas Dancing to Kalinga's Salidummay

This great video was created by Nats Dalanao from Tabuk. Kalinga Gorillas Dancing to “Salidummay” Video credit: Nats Dalanao/YouTube A tribute to the skills of an IT Kalinga expert. Anything can be done!

Philippine Ethnic Costume

The Kalinga man is wearing the g-string, with the usual head dress. He is dancing taddok in an ethnic wedding celebration.

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Igorot Song: "Isna" By Paul Masillem

Just like Kalinga songs, Igorot songs have a certain quality that touches and warms the hearts. If you have never been to the Mountain Provinces, then it may be time to immerse yourself in the rich ethnic culture of Filipinos. Welcome to the Cordilleras. Below is a YouTube video uploaded by Igorotna at YouTube of Paul Masillem's song "Isna" here). ”Isna”, Igorot Song by Paul Masillem Video credit: Igorotna/YouTube