MINDOROThe art of the Mangyans displaystheir rich, artistic heritage. One oftheir art forms is theambahan. Avariation of this is this is theurukay, which uses eight syllables.The Iraya-Mangyan are fond ofmakingbasketswith intricatepatterns anddesign of humans,animals, trees and other objects. Itis made of driednito grass andforest vines, meticulously andpatiently woven to create thesevery unique baskets.

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MARINDUQUETheMoriones FestivalinMarinduque is a much awaitedLenten tradition that iscelebrated every Holy Week.“Morion”means masks that aremade from wood or papier-mache, adorned with colorfulshells, animal hairs, tassels, andcrepe papers. People who act asRoman soldiers during thefestival wear these maskstogether with vest, capes, andwooden shields.

Romblon is knownnot only for its finemarble products butalso for thebeautifully wovenmats and bagsout ofromblon plants.

PALAWAN

Known as thecountry’s lastfrontier, is rich incultural and naturaldiversity. It is saidthat the fistinhabitants ofPalawan are theTagbanuas.

The men of Palawanare skillfullwoodcarverswhile childrenand women areproficientweavers.Tingkopis a cone-shaped colanderharvest basket madeof blackened andnatural bamboo.