#Bicolano

[pinoymyx]

Padaba Ta Ka - DWTA (2023)

[markkifrost]

ANG NAIS KONG PAG-IBIG

isang pag-ibig na malinaw na kahit nakapikit ay nakikita ng mga mata isang pag-ibig na tahimik na ang tanging sigawan na madirinig ay mga pusong nananabik sa bawat isa isang pag-ibig na marahan ngunit mabilis na nakakaintindi at umuunawa at isang pag-ibig na mapayapa na walang ibang pipiliin kundi ang magkaisa

ang nais kong pag-ibig ay ang pag-ibig na nais ay ako lamang pag-ibig na di magbibigay tulay sa mga salitang patawad at paalam pag-ibig na walang katulad pagka't kami lang ang tunay na makakaalam isang pag-ibig na wagas, magaan sa isip at pakiramdam

[thebackroomswikidot]

hello bakarooms enthusiasts, i just wanted to show my little backrooms skrunkle gani, who is on the site, and is an asshole but thats ok

- with love and light, elias (makaraig)

[skibidoodledooo]

Linti god of lightning and enforcer of Gugurang. He wields thousand spears and is ready to smite monsters and evil doers.

[fantasymythologypics]

Gugurang, the supreme deity in Bikolano mythology

[wherenightmaresroost]

My ancestors watching me cook, as if I'm a kid making mud potions:

[ariaofsorrows]

guys i put a little curse inside of soma’s amulet

[it says ‘putang ina mo’]

[carrotblr]

sarap ng adobo sa gata im a changed woman

[irithnova]

Notes on Anitismo - The Ancient Religion of the Philippines by Isabelo de los Reyes.

Keep in mind - this was written a while back.

Ancient Chronicles written by the Jesuit hispanic Friars state that at the that the first spaniards set foot in the Philippines from the coast of visayas to Manila there was a considerable population of Muslim converts

This was especially true for Mindanao due to conversion by Islamic  teachers from Borneo

De los Reyes argues that because of this, to find native Filipino religion at its purest, we must look to the North

Distinguishing native religion without outside influence such as from Islam, Hinduism, Christianity etc can be tricky

However he argues that the traces of Native Filipino religion can be found in the stories superstitions and advice that belong to various Filipino ethnic groups (Tagalogs, Bicolanos, Zambalenos etc)

From the South of the country in Mindanao to the extreme North like Luzon, De los Reyes argues then native Filipino religion was consistent

This religion was Anitism or the Cult of Anito, meaning souls of the ancestors.

Anitism is not a monolithic religion and hosts a broad pantheon ranging from Gods to animals, nature, elements and space.

The Philippines had its own modern spiritism and De los Reyes argues this may have been the origins of the cults of "Romanist Saints" (Catholic saints) in the Philippines. By this I think he means that Filipino spirituality influenced how Filipinos proceeded with Catholic worship.

The oldest chronicles about the Philippines can be found in various museums and libraries (such as the National Library of Madrid, Covenant of St Augustine in Manila)

We can follow these chronicles, from when the Jesuit Pedro Quirino provided news of religion in the Philippines in 1604, followed by reproductions by others like the Jesuit Colin in 1663 and others such as Fr. Morga, Gonzalez de Mendoza, Aduarte etc.

Fr Morga said that Filipinos practised Anitism in certain regions like Camarines and Cagayan.

Some traditions would say that Manila and its regions were not originally native to the island - they were from Malayan islands and other remote areas.

Before the Spaniards arrived, Islamic teachers from Borneo came to preach and interacted with the locals 

Their teachings and beliefs spread quickly throughout the Philippines 

Fr. Grijalva writes that they (Filipinos) started adopting their traditions and took on their names.

De Los Reyes argues that Spanish conquistadors' arrival/conquest was delayed because Filipinos were already familiar with various religions and beliefs and also because of the hands of Datu Lapu Lapu. What I believe he is arguing is that Datu Lapu Lapu and the previous exposure Filipinos had to different religions at first delayed Spanish influence from spreading so quickly.

Other islanders who weren't under the control of the government in the Philippines has their beliefs influenced by religious preachers who travelled to them from the Straits of Malacca and the Red Sea.

An account, dated April 20th 1572 (preserved in the archives of India) which is from the conquest of Luzon details "In these towns, closest to the sea, they do not eat any pork, which the moors taught them. But if you ask them, they say they do not know Muhammed or his law." This account was reproduced by Wenceslao Retana.

In actuality, very few Filipinos could understand/read the teachings of the Koran despite the Islamic influence.

In Filipino traditions, reverence and worship was given to nature and the elements, and this was usually consistent throughout the islands.

Native Filipino religion beliefs include elements, animals, stars and ancestors.

Filipino religion in Manila and nearby areas was a mixture or Anitism, Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam brought by the Malays of Borneo.

Vocabulary included Sanskrit and Malay terms such as Bathala, meaning Lord.

However these terms are not used in Northern provinces.

De Los Reyes argues that Itnegs and other mountain tribes conserved and maintained the purest form of Filipino religion

In the Ilocos, Cagayan, Isabela and other provinces of Northern Luzon, native Filipino religion was more prevalent 

Hindus and Buddhists converted many in Java and Malaysia.

However Muslim influence became dominant in 1478 - 60 years before the Dutch invasion.

According to Javanese legends, Hindus arrives in Java 78 years before Christ.

The first Malays came from the Minangkabau river region to establish cities in Malacca , Ojohor and Singapore in the 12th century, as per Malacca records.

In the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries, there were various Malaysian emigrations reaching the Philippines 

De Los Reyes argues that Filipinos may have also populated the islands of Malaysia, and emigrations could have originated from strong winds coming down from the North.

The first Spaniards found the son of Lakandula, King of Manila, when they went to Borneo.

The emperor's master of ceremonies from Japan (Mr Fujita) argued that emigration likely came from the north and that Filipinos may have some relations to the Japanese.

According to Geographers and Historians of the Mariana Islands, what De Los Reyes calls the "know it all Spanish" - had no idea about interesting ruins found in Oceania, one of which was a prehistoric statue that was being held in the British museum.

He argues there may be hidden megaliths, artefacts, and remnants of lost civilisation in the Philippines, as seen in various locations such as : Butacan caves, Pangibalon Hill, Madias de Iloilo and Nasso.

[alamat-ph]

"When Alamat officially debuted in February 2021, the group also released its self-written debut anthem kbye, which left many people flabbergasted.  The new track is in a mix of seven local languages—Tagalog, Ilocano, Kapampangan, Bicolano, Waray-Waray, Hiligaynon, and Bisaya. According to Ninuno Media, Alamat’s official music label, the incorporation of different languages into the song is a reflection of the group’s commitment to multilingualism. Moreover, the seven local languages reflect the member’s native language and ethnicity. 

"For instance, Taneo is from Kalinga, where Ilocano is mostly spoken. Mo, despite having Black-American blood, hails from Zambales where Tagalog and Ilocano are among the dominant languages people use. Jao can speak Kapampangan as a native resident of Pampanga; Tomas represents the Bicolano; Alas is a Bisaya from Mindanao; and R-ji embodies a Waray person of Eastern Samar. 

"The song captures the universality of heartbreak and of being ghosted while fusing traditional music with a hip-hop sound. True to its mission of championing the local culture, Alamat also incorporates the traditional sound of kulintang and the rhythm pattern of tinikling, a prominent folk dance in the country. The official music video of the song also showcases some of the defining features of Filipino culture: native prints in their streetwear, the appearance of baybayin, and a traditional jeepney.  

"Three months after the release of ‘kbye,’ the single already reached 1M plays, enough for the group to secure a spot in the growing P-pop industry."

Read: Championing Philippine culture: a guide to Alamat discography

[am-i-interrupting]

Hi, can I request hcs for Nebula with a mythic!reader? For example, Reader is part Bakunawa(Mythical Philippine Sea Serpent-Dragon), thank you!

Warning: I know very little about the Bakunawa so if I get anything wrong feel free to let me know and I’ll fix it. In regards to the specific mythology I’ll be pulling from regarding the Bakunawa it would be the Bicolano mythology. Gonna try not to go into heavy detail to avoid that but mistakes can happen regardless.

Like she was with all things, Nebula was hesitant when she met you and not because of the way you looked or acted but the power she could almost feel radiating off of you.

Alone and forsaken, feared by many though not by choice, she quickly saw herself in you.

It unsettled her until it didn’t, especially if you were with the Guardians when you met her.

There were many occasions when you sat beside each other and didn’t say a word. She worked on her own things while you worked on yours.

A silent understanding between the two of you, knowing what it was like to be hurt by love even if it was different kinds. To be changed by it as well.

People were off put by you both, with looks people found unsettling and demeanors people didn’t bother to understand.

Even in the group of assholes that made up the Guardians, it was easy to feel ostracized and alone.

You both reminded each other you weren’t.

Some days Nebula would ask you to get her things to remind you you were needed.

Others she would place a hand on your shoulder while walking by in order to remind you people cared.

There was a silent communication between the two of you, never spoken but always acted on.

One night she saw you staring at the light of the moon, caught up with your thoughts and dismissive of the world.

She walked over to you.

She placed a hand on your shoulder.

She traced the things, the markers on your skin that made you be seen as something different, something changed.

Then she kissed you.

[markkifrost]

MAHIRAP MAGMAHAL NG DALAWA

ang pag-ibig daw ay para lamang sa dalawang taong nagmamahalan pero papaano kung ang puso ay nahumaling sa ibang tahanan aling pag-ibig ang totoo, aling pag-ibig ang dapat piliin pagsabayin nga ba ang tamang sagot kung ito ang sinisigaw ng damdamin

kailan nga ba mali ang magmahal, hanggang saan lang ba ang nararapat may mga alituntunin bang dapat sundin, mga katwirang dapat ilapat hindi daw napapagod ang pagmamahal, kaya kung mapagod ma'y kasinungalingan ikaw ba naman ang magmahal ng dalawa, paniguradong pagtigil ay di maiiwasan

sa bawat palitan ng hininga ay may kakaibang kabang nadarama mahihigpit na yakap sa mga gabing ayaw lamang na mag-isa mga nakaw na sandaling magkahawak ang mga kamay buong maghapong magkadantay habang sa kinabukasan ay nag-aantay

ngunit hindi naman talaga natin maiwawaksi ang magmahal ng higit sa isa pagkat ang pagmamahal ay hindi lamang para sa ating sinisinta ito'y nagsisimula sa ating sarili bago paman tuluyang umabot sa iba ngayon mo sabihing isang malaking pagkakamali ang umibig ng dalawa

[29michaela]

Bicolano has a lot of delicious food to be proud of. One of this is pili with fish sauce locally known as (kuyog) with a little sili and kalamansi.

This food is composed of pili (blanched in warm water) for almost 5 minutes and fish sauce (kuyog) with 1 or 2 pieces of sili and 1 piece of kalamansi. You need to remove the skin of pili and get the pulp, then dip it to the fish sauce with sili and kalamansi.

I will never forget the first time I tasted it. I was curious how it taste. I saw my father deliciously dipping the pili pulp on the fish sauce with sili and kalamansi. He said, do you want to try it? Then, without any question I tried and I was amazed because it taste really good.

For my father, the taste of this kind of bicolano food was like having a piece of heaven. The saltiness of fish sauce was balance by the sourness of kalamansi and adds-up with a little heat of sili.

My lola also said that this was her favorite food. She felt nostalgic everytime she have this kind of comfort food.

I will never forget this kind of food who made us more bicolano. I always recommend to try this pili and fish sauce with sili and kalamansi.

[dear-indies]

Hi! Hope you're having a wonderful day/night! I was hoping you could help me find a faceclaim since you seem to be the master of doing that.

I'm looking for afro-indigenous faceclaims, any gender is fine, and preferably in the early 20s-late 30s age range. Also, my characters are superheroes, so any with resources with superpowers/magic would be amazing, but totally not necessary!

Thank you so much!!!

Nyla Rose (1980) Oneida / African-American - is a trans woman - is older than your age range but is a wrestler so that'd be perfect for your superhero vibes!

Thundercat / Stephen Lee Bruner (1984) Comanche, African-American.

Ravyn Ariah Wngz (1984) Mohawk, Tanzanian, Afro-Bermudian - is a Two-Spirit trans woman (she/her) - is pro Palestine!

Mumu Fresh (1985) Choctaw, Muscogee, Cherokee, African-American.

Lido Pimienta (1986) Colombian [Wayuu, Afro-Colombian] - is queer - is pro Palestine!

Amber Stevens West (1986) Comanche, African-American / White.

Kali Reis (1986) Wampanoag, Nipmuc, Cherokee / Cape Verdean - is Two-Spirit (She/Her) - is queer!

Melanie Iglesias (1987) Puerto Rican [Taino, Afro-Puerto Rican, Spanish], Filipino, Italian.

Christel Khalil (1987) Cherokee, African-American, White / Pakistani.

Brytni Sarpy (1987) Apache, Cherokee, African-American, Creole [African, French, Italian], Filipino, German, English.

O.T. Genasis (1987) Belizean [Arawak, Kalinago, Afro-Belizean].

Dana Solomon / Dana Jeffrey (1988) Ojibwe, Cree, Afro-Guyanese, Icelandic - is queer.

Joan Smalls (1988) Puerto Rican [Taino, Indian, Spanish] / Afro-Virgin Islander, Irish.

Shauna Baker (1989) Dakelh, African-American.

Kota Eberhardt (1989) Lakota Sioux / African-American.

Shannon Baker (1989) Dakelh, African-American - is bisexual.

Billie D. Merritt (1990) Comanche, Choctaw, African-American.

Shareena Clanton (1990) Blackfoot, Cherokee, African-American, Wangkatha, Yamatji, Noongar, Gija - is pro Palestine!

Ellyn Jade / Jade Willoughby (1990) Ojibwe, Jamaican [Taino, Afro-Jamaican, British], Nigerian, Swedish, Irish, German, French, Belgian - is Two-Spirit (she/her) - is not straight (otherwise unspecified) and has Nephrotic Syndrome and Celiac’s Disease.

Alanna Saunders (1991) Cherokee, African-American, Unspecified White.

Aason Nadjiwon (1992) Ojibwe / Afro-Jamaican.

Kiana V / Kiana Valenciano (1992) Puerto Rican [Taino, Afro-Puerto Rican, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese], Bicolano Filipino / Kapampangan Filipino.

Hunter Page-Lochard (1993) Nunukul, Yugambeh, Haitian, White.

Kane Brown (1993) Cherokee, African-American / English.

Ashley Moore (1993) Cherokee, African-American, White.

Triana Browne (1993) Chickasaw, African-American, Unspecified Caribbean, Polish, Irish, Scottish.

Khadijha Red Thunder (1994) Chippewa Cree, African-American, Spanish - is pansexual.

Taija Kerr (1994) Kānaka Maoli, African-American.

Asia Jackson (1994) Ibaloi / African-American - is pro Palestine!

Angel Bismark Curiel (1995) Dominican [Taino, Afro-Dominican].

Kahara Hodges (1995) Navajo, African-American, Mexican, English.

Kehlani (1995) African-American, Blackfoot, Cherokee, Mexican, Filipino, White, possibly Choctaw - is a non-binary womxn and is a lesbian (they/she but prefers they) - is pro Palestine!

Kylee Russell (1996) Lenape / Cape Verdean.

Sky Lakota-Lynch (1996) Haliwa-Saponi / Ethiopian.

Jaylan Evans (1998) Black and Haliwa-Saponi.

Boslen (1999) Haisla / Afro-Jamaican.

Lizeth Selene (1999) Mexican [Unspecified Indigenous, Black, White] - genderfluid and queer (she/they).

Dove Clarke (1999) Siksika Blackfoot, African-American - is non-binary (any pronouns), bisexual and has ADHD.

Reiya Downs (1999) Cherokee, Afro Jamaican.

Sivan Alyra Rose (1999) Chiricahua Apache / Afro-Puerto Rican, Creole - is non-binary (she/they).

D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai (2001) Ojibwe, Cree, Irish, English, German, Dutch / Guyanese [Afro-Guyanese, Chinese].

Here you go!

[skibidoodledooo]

Okot the god of hunting and forest, has a golden vine belt with seeds and medicine.

[swellbloom-kids]

ASUANG, SAINT OF DAMNATION

The mother of monsters and all things hellish. Dwelling in the depths of the earth under Mt. Malinao, from her cave come all manner of bats and beast. She loves to reward do-gooders almost as much as she loves to punish sinners.

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This is a reimagining of Asuang, the god of evil in Bicolano myth. Although in the original myth Asuang is a man, I thought having a whole "mother of all monsters" theme would be more interesting! I was aiming for a ghoulish vibe for this drawing - though hopefully not too scary.

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Asuang is the Saint of Damnation, the Swellbloom Kids equivalent of Umineko witches. She features in my module, When the Crocodiles Weep! Check it out here: