IGOROTS

Cordillerans are the people of theCordilleraregion, in

thePhilippinesisland ofLuzon. TheIgorotform two
subgroups: the larger group lives in the south, central
and western areas, and is very adept atriceterracefarming; the smaller group lives in the east and
north. The tribal groups formerly practicedheadhunting.
Cordillerano, or Cordilleran, is a term used for the
people of the hill tribes of Luzon, Philippines, who are
residing in theCordilleraandCaraballo mountains. This
term became more common after a perceived negative
stigma in the term Igorot,which had been incorrectly
connected to backwardness and inferiority. In addition,
not all Kalinga accept the designation of Igorot.
The Cordillera region of Northern Philippines is the
ancestral domain of the Igorots. It comprises the six
provinces ofAbra,Apayao,Benguet,Kalinga,Ifugao,
andMountain Province, plus the lone city ofBaguio.

INSTRUMENTS

BUNKAKA
The bamboo buzzer is known variously as
the balingbing or bunkaka (Kalinga) and
batiwtiw (Central Philippines). The bunkaka,
as the name implies, is a bamboo tube
which is open or split at one end. Sound is
produced by striking the split end against
the palm. This instrument is played alone
or in groups as a form and diversion or to
drive away evil spirits along a forest trail.
Idiophone

BUNKAKA

GANGS
A

The gangsa is a gong-like flat metal drum

that comes in various sizes, but is
generally approximately one foot in
diameter and two inches thick. It is held
vertically by a cord that is looped through
two holes at its side and is connected to
a carved piece of wood for the player to
grip. In the past, this wood was often
replaced by a human jaw bone.

PALENDAG

 The palendag, also called Pulalu (Manabo[1] and Mansaka),

Palandag (Bagobo)[2], Pulala (Bukidnon) and Lumundeg
(Banuwaen) is a type of Philippine bamboo flute, the largest one
used by the Maguindanaon, a smaller type of this instrument is
called the Hulakteb (Bukidnon).[3]. A lip-valley flute, it is
considered the toughest of the three bamboo flutes (the others
being the tumpong and the suling) to use because of the way one
must shape one's lips against its tip to make a sound.[4] The
construction of the mouthpiece is such that the lower end is cut
diagonally to accommodate the lower lip and the second diagonal
cut is make for the blowing edge. Among the Bukidnon, a similar
instrument with the same construction except that it is threefourths the length of the palendag, is called the hulakteb [3]
For the Maguindanaon, the palendag was used for intimate
gatherings for families in the evening.[4]

SAGEYPO
the sageypo, is made of buho. It has
no five finger holes and produces
only one pitch. The Kalinga of the
Mountain Province enjoy playing the
sageypo. Ensemble music can be
played by a group of five, six, or
more players, each one holding a
sageypo. The pipes are closed at one
end and are of different lengths.

TAGGITAG