B'LAAN HOUSE......GUMNO IN B'LAAN LANGUAGE

HIGHLAND B'LAAN HOUSES were stood near to kaingin field, spread widely but insight pf one another. Many of the ancient techniques and methods associated with house construction are still evident in the contemporary period. The man is the house builder, assisted by other men, who repays with similar services. Generally, men collect building materials from the forest when necessary and are responsible for constructing and maintaining structures. However, found out that the B'laan woman are also involved in housing building. Traditionally, Highland B'laans, their best time to built a house is during full moon. It is

believe that facing the morning sun will bring lack upon the famiy who live permanently as a resident. The tribes believed in spirits borne from nature, and a house cannot be built without performing rituals permission from spirits. B'laan house is built by using materials...wood, bamboo laths, cogon grass and rattan. The posts and beams are made of round timber. The roof, is a permanent feature of the house, is made of dried cogon grass tied on the net work of bamboo laths. Floor are made of bamboo laths while Walls are made of bamboo strips, and floor are made of bamboo laths. Rattan strips, are used to secure building components together. Wide opened windows to provide ventilation made of bamboo laths and door is made of bamboo laths. In the corner of the house, one finds the cooking place. The used of fire wood burning was important part of B'laan life for cooking. The B'laan people rely solely on fire wood as main source of energy for household cooking and important source of cooking fuel in the community. A part of the house was the basket or boon, utensils and with rice supply. On the walls of the house are hung long knife, spears, and weapon. And the other side of the house, was for women hand woven room and used for sleeping.............