TheSuludnon,[2]also known as thePanay-Bukidnon,Pan-ayanon,orTumandok,[3]are aVisayangroup of people who reside in theCapiz-Antique-Iloilomountainous area ofPanayin theVisayan islandsof thePhilippines.They are one of the two only mostly non-Christianized group ofVisayan language-speakers in theWestern Visayas,along with the Halawodnon ofLambunaoandCalinog, Iloiloand Iraynon-Bukidnon ofAntique.[4][5]Also, they are part of the widerVisayanethnolinguistic group, who constitute the largestFilipino ethnolinguistic group.
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 81,189 (2010)[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 Philippines(Western Visayas) | |
| Languages | |
| Sulodnon,Hiligaynon,Kinaray-a,Aklanon,Filipino,English | |
| Religion | |
| Traditional religionandFolk Christianity(Roman Catholic). | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Visayans,otherFilipino peoples,otherAustronesian peoples |
Although they were once culturally related to the speakers of theKinaray-a,Aklanon,andHiligaynon languages,all of whom inhabit the lowlands of Panay, their isolation fromSpanish ruleresulted in the continuation of apre-Hispanic culture and beliefs.They speak theIigbok language(also known as Ligbok or Sulod language), a member of the West Bisayan subdivision of theBisayan languageswithin theAustronesian languagefamily.
The Panay Bukidnon are known for their Binanog dance, which mimics the flight of thePhilippine eagle,accompanied by anagungensemble. Another dance of the same name is also performed by theBukidnonLumadofMindanao,suggesting a cultural connection between the people of the WesternVisayasand northernMindanaoin ancient times.[6][7]Apart from this, they also practice the use ofbamboomusical instruments,which they use to express themselves intraditional songs,dances,andepics.[8]They are also known for their detailedembroidery,known aspanubok.[9]The heritage of the panubok is celebrated in theTinubkanfashion show inIloilo City.The Sulud are also known for their traditional practices[10]on the mysticism of thebinukotand nabukot.[11]
Currently, the Sulud/Panay Bukidnon faces several challenges in their existence although the local governments of Panay have realized their importance and have begun establishing several projects that help preserve their culture[12][13]
See also
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edit- ^"2010 Census of Population and Housing: The Philippines"(PDF).
{{cite journal}}:Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^Sulod: A language of Philippines.Ethnologue.
- ^"The Historical Roots of the Tumandok Massacre".
- ^Binukot: Revisiting the Western Visayas only indigenous group.
- ^Tumandok people's struggle for their ancestral lands
- ^Video of the Binanog dance of the Tumandok, Iloilo, Philippines.
- ^A Tumandok Binanog dance presentation from Barangay Tapaz.
- ^Muyco, Maria Christine M.(Re)Opening a Cultural Memory: The Bamboo Instruments of the Panay Bukidnon.Vol. 5, No. 1 & 2 (2008).
- ^"Panubok ng Panay Bukidnon".Youtube.com.Archivedfrom the original on December 15, 2021.
- ^"Panimo".Youtube.com.Archivedfrom the original on December 15, 2021.
- ^Panay-Bukidnon embroidery enters fashion scene.The News Today.Iloilo City.May 25, 2009.
- ^Preservation of Panay Bukidnon culture gets boost.The News Today.Iloilo City.September 20, 2007.
- ^Basco, Nony.Panay-Bukidnon celebrates Indigenous People's Day.ABS-CBN News.Iloilo City.January 11, 2008.