The Blaan people, are one of the indigenous peoples of Southern Mindanao in the Philippines. Their name could have derived from "bla" meaning "opponent" and the suffix "an" meaning "people".
Blaan female blouses are differentiated by their respective decorations and embroidery like Mother of pearl/shell discs (Albong Takmon) which is also the most expensive, Beaded blouse (Albong Sanlah), blouse with Applique’ (Albong Knibang) and Cross-Stitched (Albong Ansif).
The traditional female tube skirt is called Tabih made from handwoven abaca (ikat weaving). Blaan women also uses the Maguindanao plaid Malong as an alternative to Tabih and it is called Gintlo.
Relationship to other groups:
The Blaan are neighbors of the Tboli, and live in Lake Sebu and Tboli municipalities of South Cotabato, Sarangani, General Santos City, the southeastern part of Davao and around Lake Buluan in North Cotabato. They are famous for their brassworks, beadwork and tabih weave. The people of these tribes wear colorful embroidered native costumes and beadwork accessories. The women of these tribes, particularly, wear heavy brass belts with brass 'tassels' ending in tiny brass bells that herald their approach even when they are a long way off.
Displacement
Blaan female blouses are differentiated by their respective decorations and embroidery like Mother of pearl/shell discs (Albong Takmon) which is also the most expensive, Beaded blouse (Albong Sanlah), blouse with Applique’ (Albong Knibang) and Cross-Stitched (Albong Ansif).
The traditional female tube skirt is called Tabih made from handwoven abaca (ikat weaving). Blaan women also uses the Maguindanao plaid Malong as an alternative to Tabih and it is called Gintlo.
Some of the deities in the Blaan pantheon include:
- Melu – The Supreme Being and creator. He has white skin and gold teeth. He is assisted by Fiuwe and Tasu Weh.
- Sawe - Joined Melu to live in the world
- Fiuwe – A spirit who lived in the sky.
- Diwata - A spirit who joined Fiuwe to live in the sky
- Tasu Weh – The evil spirit.
- Fon Kayoo – The spirit of the trees.
- Fon Eel – The spirit of water.
- Fon Batoo – The spirit of rocks and stones.
- Tau Dalom Tala - The spirit who lives in the underworld
- Loos Klagan – The most feared deity, uttering his name is considered a curse.
Some other images of blaan tribes
B’laan dance and colourful costumes added significance to the ceremony that marked the recent opening of the Malungon Retreat and Training Center in Sarangani province. The B'laan are indigenous people of Mindanao known for their intricate bead work and brass work.
Relationship to other groups:
The Blaan are neighbors of the Tboli, and live in Lake Sebu and Tboli municipalities of South Cotabato, Sarangani, General Santos City, the southeastern part of Davao and around Lake Buluan in North Cotabato. They are famous for their brassworks, beadwork and tabih weave. The people of these tribes wear colorful embroidered native costumes and beadwork accessories. The women of these tribes, particularly, wear heavy brass belts with brass 'tassels' ending in tiny brass bells that herald their approach even when they are a long way off.
Displacement
Some Blaan natives were displaced when General Santos City was founded in 1939. Others settled in the city.
Their language is said to be the source of the name for Koronadal City, from two Blaan words – kalon meaning cogon grass and nadal or datal meaning plain, which aptly described the place to the natives. On the other hand, Marbel, which is another name for the poblacion, is a Blaan term Malb-el which means "murky waters" referring to a river, now called Marbel River.
The tribe practices indigenous rituals while adapting to the way of life of modern Filipinos.
Blaan Dance Video
Blaan Dance Video
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