WADA SISYA(kankanaey song)

courtesy of: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYxTkF0PKnc&spfreload=10
                    JR Butag
                     The Album "BAGBAGA DA AMA EN INA"

English Translation:

He is there
When the first uncertain breath of life is taken
He is with us when our mortal souls awaken
So unaware

He is there
Close beside us in each moment we are given
There to light our way, and lead us home to heaven
He is there

Chorus:
He is there with love beyond our understanding
Watching o’er us with a Father’s tender care
With all His might and mercy never-ending
He is there
He is there

He is there
When we’ve lost our way and wander in our blindness
Help unfailing, when no other help can find us
In our despair
He is there

When our broken hearts reach out to Him for healing
There to lift us up and set our spirits singing
He is there

(Repeat chorus)

He is there
Oh, the comfort in His promise of salvation
How we praise His name in songs of adoration and grateful prayer

He is there
There to share in all our joy and still our weeping
Ever constant, ever faithful, never ceasing
He is there

lyrics by:http://www.defordmusic.com/sheet-music/alphabetical-list/he-is-there/

The Legend of the Hidden Pride in the Kankanaeñan Tribe

The Legend of the Kankane-ñans Tribe

Friday,September 18 2015

The Legend of the Hidden Pride in the Kankanaeñan Tribe

People: Kankanaey

Location: upland areas of the Benguet province on the northern island of Luzon

Language: Kankanaey

Introduction / History of Kankanaey

The Kankanaey live in the upland areas of Benguet province and belong to the tribal group called "Igorots". They are one of the largest tribes in the region. They are a hardworking people in the field of agriculture who are already reached by modern technologies. The Kankanaey build rice terraces which have become sufficient sources of food. The foods of the Kankanaey are camote, rice, potatoes, and other root crops like tugi and gabi.

The marriage customs of the Kankanaey are similar to the Ibalois. They practice parental marriage. A wedding is celebrated with big feasts and many rituals done before and during the wedding ceremony. Butchering of animals is a very important part of the wedding. In the past there have been cases of intermarriages with lowland people. But due to unfavorable experiences, this practice is already declining. The Kankanaey families believe that husbands are the heads of the family and elders should be well-respected in the community.

The Kankanaey are some of the best vegetable growers in the Philippines. They are innovative in the fields and they practice proven technology like irrigation and the construction of rice terraces. Most of their income comes from tilling the fields. They are also into mining since the Kankanaey territory yields lots of minerals, particularly gold.

Hunting is also practiced by the people with the use of spears and dogs, while fishing is done with the use of bamboo traps. The Kankanaey women are said to be the best weavers in Benguet province. They produce sweaters, shirts and blankets. They also produce baskets, potteries and furniture which are marketed in the city of Baguio and other nearby towns.

The Kankanaey, having been reached by modern amenities, live in big communities and are aware of the importance of education. Because of a high literacy rate among the group, they desire socio-economic developments such as improvement of the road from towns to villages, protection of remaining forest, and the improvement of the water system and electrification of the Kankanaey territory.

Because they have a big population, they have a strong influence both in the local and national government. There are many socio-economic development programs being done in the area. Many members of the Kankanaey tribe are educated and professional, so they are the ones who are leading their people towards improvement and better living.

What are their beliefs?
Because of the long years of missionary presence in the Kankanaey areas, the people have been Christianized. Many are now Roman Catholics and Protestants. Some have joined the Iglesia ni Cristo and other religious groups established within the Kankanaey areas. Although many have professed faith in Christ, most of them still engage in pagan practices as shown in many of their rituals during weddings, rites of passage, planting and harvest, medicine and others.

Text source: Asia Missions (AMNET)

Kankanaey's Treasure 

(Artifacts) 

                                                           Stand together

                                                           Hand in hand

                                                           Integrate as one

                                                           Experience peace and harmony in our land

                                                           Let us move ahead, bridging all the

                                                           Differences

                                                         Joining together

                                                         And being one in building the nation

                                                         Reach its proper destination

                                           Ancestors died, but their works are still alive

                                           Xylography is their art in engraving wood, which on

                                           Earth is still alive.   

                                              Being a Filipino is good, but being part

                                              Of Kankanaey tribe is better

                                              Living in Philippines is great, but

                                              Once you've tried to live in Cordillera, you'll experience the best.

                                               Hoping for peace,

                                               Aiming for a better world, this is all we 

                                               Need, so 

                                               Decrease the injustice,

                                               Wish for our better future, Spread the word:

                                               One for all, all for one, because this is 

                                               Very important to

                                               Each of us and for the progress of our 

                                               Nation.

                                               Before Quirino's presidency

                                               Americans, Spaniards, and Japanese

                                               Came and tried to conquer our country.

                                               Keeping the hope that they can rule over us

                                               People in Philippines serves as protagonist

                                               And foreign conqueror are the antagonist, but being

                                               Courageous and being one is the way that 

                                               Keeps them away

courtesy of:http://kankana-ey.blogspot.com/