Dialects, Beliefs and Practices of the Tinguians of Abra

Authors

  • Digna Jocelyn L. Abaya University of Northern Philippines
  • Marciana P. De Vera University of Northern Philippines
  • Manuel A. Bajet University of Northern Philippines

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7719/jpair.v6i1.137

Keywords:

Tinguians, Ethno-Linguistic Dialects, Cultural Practices, Traditional Beliefs, Abra, Philippines

Abstract

This descriptive research identified the dialects,beliefs and practices of the Tinguians in Abra utilizing a questionnaire - checklist coupled with personal interview and ethnography. Of the twentyseven (27) municipalities of Abra, onlytwenty-two (22) speak the eleven (11) Ethno linguistic dialects: Adasen, Balatok, Banao, Belwang, Binongan, Gobang,Inlaud, Mabaka, Maeng, Masadiit and Moyadan; while Fourteen(14)municipalities speak the Inlaud dialect. Courtship was never practiced. Tani was the mode of marriage. The Danon was done on moonlight nights. The Sab-ong was discussed when the marriage was set. One is assigned for the Billite to all the relatives and friends when the marriage was set. The deads were not embalmed, thus, bagungon lasted only for three days. Somebody does the Beccaang to the relatives and friends about the death of a relative. Taradyo was collected. Tadek was danced during marriage and burial. Uggayamand Salidummay were chanted during death and danon. The deads were buried in the yards, under the houses orstairs. Balliwes was danced after the burial. Golgol was done a day after the burial. Today, Bagungon, Taradyo,Waksi and Tadek are still practiced. Tani, Danunand Sab-ong are no longer practiced. Billite and Beccaang are now obsolete ways of information during marriages and death of their relatives. Deads are already buried in cemeteries.

Metrics

Metrics Loading ...

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Author Biographies

  • Digna Jocelyn L. Abaya, University of Northern Philippines

    Heritage City of Vigan, Ilocos Sur

  • Marciana P. De Vera, University of Northern Philippines

    Heritage City of Vigan, Ilocos Sur

  • Manuel A. Bajet, University of Northern Philippines

    Heritage City of Vigan, Ilocos Sur

References

Begnalen, N.B. (2009). ”Mapping and Inventory of the Tingguian Ethno-Language” (Published Research) Research Journal, Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology. Vol.7 No. 1 June, Lagangilang, Abra, Philippines.

Downloads

Published

2011-05-03

Issue

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Abaya, D. J., De Vera, M., & Bajet, M. (2011). Dialects, Beliefs and Practices of the Tinguians of Abra. JPAIR Multidisciplinary Research, 6(1), 77-89. https://doi.org/10.7719/jpair.v6i1.137