Eco-tourism of Liguasan Marsh
by Jane Dacumos on May 31, 2012Believed to have "unlimited" oil deposits, Liguasan Marsh is a vast complex of river channels, small freshwater lakes and ponds, extensive marshes, and arable land in the basin of Mindanao River. Although referred to as just Liguasan Marsh, the marsh actually consists of two adjoining marshy basins, Liguasan Marsh and Libungan Marsh, with different water regimes. Liguasan lies at the confluence of the Pulangi, Maganoy, Buluan and Allah rivers while Libungan lies at the confluence of Libungan and Mindanao rivers.
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Shariff Kabunsuan Festival: Mindanao’s Richest Cultural Festival
by Jane Dacumos on May 31, 2012Every 15th of December, Cotabato City holds a very significant religious event filled with colorful presentations in honor of the arrival of Arab Missionary, Shariff Kabunsuan. It is a week-long celebration where thousands of local and foreign tourist visit during this holiday celebration.
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A Travel to Lanao Del Sur: Things to Do!
by Jane Dacumos on May 29, 2012The peaceful province of Lanao del Sur cradles Lanao Lake, the biggest lake in Mindanao, in its center. Its geography is bounded by its neighboring provinces Lanao Del Norte in the north, Bukidnon in the east, and Maguindanao and Cotabato in the south where the Illana Bay lies, an arm of the Moro Gulf.
The rolling hills and towering mountains of the province makes it a fascinating view for many tourists who visit the place. Its stunning and lovely lakes and rivers give a lovely ambiance for many explorers who want to discover the hidden treasures of the country.
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The Feast for the Rajah Baguinda: A tribute on Its Contribution
by Jane Dacumos on May 29, 2012The legendary Rajah Baguinda was an Arab religious missionary from Minangkabau, Sumatra, who arrived in Mindanao in 1390 and reinforced Islam until 1460. He was the famous Sultan of Sulu and stated by some Negeri Sembilanese historians as a Minangkabau prince, but in reality he was a native Bajau prince of Sabah.
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Tugaya: Home of the Maranao Artisans
by Jane Dacumos on May 28, 2012Tuguya is a lakeshore community in Lanao Del Sur inhabited by Maranao craftsmen and artisans of various pursuits. They are specializes in some forms of arts or crafts that are part of traditional Maranao culture: back-strap loom weaving, tapestry weaving, and other kinds of handmade textile manufacture; foundry casting of various forms of brass or bronze vessels, instruments, and decorative items; wood-carving and mother-of-pearl inlay work; metalwork and silver- and gold-smiting – all of which utilize the traditional Maranao form of decoration.
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