Mindanao’s vibrant culture takes centerstage at the met’s rawaten

Presented by the Mindanao State University system with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the performance was a successful celebration of Mindanao’s vibrant ethnic groups and tribes.

For instance, the Meranaw people are known as the “people of the lake” because of the nearby Ranaw or Lake Lanao they call home. Similarly, the Maguindanaoans, or the “people of the flood plains” derive their identity from the vast plains transformed into fertile lands during the rainy season. The Subanen, known as the “people of the river,” embrace their name as a reflection of their close ties to rivers and reliance on them for sustenance.

The audiences were taken to a journey in five parts starting with the powerful Langit: Dalogdog ug Kidlat which featured Kapagonor and Kakulintang, showcasing the mastery of Mindanao’s kulintang musicians. The deep and mesmerizing music of the kulintang, and its intricate rhythmic patterns set the stage for the ethnic dance performances that followed.

The portion featured Maranao folk dances, most notably Singkil which left the audiences in awe of the precise footwork of dancers as they gracefully avoid clashing with the bamboo poles gaining applause at the end of the performance. The final portion, Ragat: Gakos sa Kianiyahan or Sea: Nature’s Embrace, explored the mimetic and playful dances of the T’Boli and the Blaan bringing the whole performance full circle to the embrace of the sea.

Aside from the witty lines and captivating storyline, the play also transformed to incorporate the modern issues of Philippine society, tackling issues such as the West Philippine Sea, the Senate hearing on the 2024 confidential and intelligence funds of various government agencies, and the imminent threat of the nippah virus. It was not only an entertaining piece for the audiences but also a reminder of the struggles and moral challenges of the Philippines as a nation.

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