B'LAAN DANCE......MARAL IN B'LAAN LANGUAGE

The dance or maral ceremony is often performed when the authority of Fulong or Datu has been held in trust and status to assume the responsibility of the Flong or Datu. Dance is conducted when Fulong or Datu decides to pass the status of Fulong in his son. These ceremonies which formally recognized the power, authority, status, and prestige of the new Fulong or Datu. The occasion of great celebration, attended by Fulong or Datu from all the surrounding of the community and with great celebration, enhanced by traditional guitar or faglung with two string guitar like instrument. The ceremonies is also accompanied by gongs or falimak during the ceremonies. The Fulong or Datu and B'laan people dressed in traditional clothing, kamagi or necklaces, and other accessories and has been dancing in the great celebration of the occasion. The ceremony was performed by the B'laan people of Tampakan, Pula Bato, South, Cotabato................PHOTOS POSTED ARE MY COLLECTIONS AND MY PAINTINGS...........