...back Christianity . Although Open to all ages and all sexes, the novenario-candlelight, mainly attracts the older crowd, majority of it woman. The candlelit procession was followed by indigenous blessing ceremonies; Aztec dancing. This particular event was perhaps the only time in which I observed-throughout my research- a group of people with specific set of roles; there was the dance leader and then the rest of his dancers. All dancers are dressed in very detailed traditional outfits, made of colorful embroider cloth and some of animal skin. The women wore skirts and tunics while the men sported loincloth garments, both were barefoot. All dancers, including the dance leader wore headdresses made of feathers of eagles and other exotic birds. The chants and movements were paralleled with the sounds of beating drums. The Drums made out of what seem like wood, were the only big instrument they used. The rest of the instruments they used were smaller ones, made of what seemed armadillo shells and rattles made of shells and seeds. Aztec Dancing is symbolic for its chants and dances are consider a form of prayer and communication to the Aztec gods. The Aztec dancers dance through the day and night and at several different times. Followed by the Aztec dancing there was a living muertos parade, in which families who attended the noverany nights are welcomed be part of and bring pictures of their loved ones or any memorabilia. After each night’s procession, the Olvera street...
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...IGOROTS * Home * IGOROT SONGS * IGOROT DANCE * IGOROT TRADITIONS * MONEY ON THE MOUNTAIN IGOROT TRADITIONS IGOROT TRADITIONS When we talk about Igorot identity and culture, we also have to consider the time. My point is that: what I am going to share in this article concerning the Igorot culture might not be the same practiced by the Igorots of today. It has made variations by the passing of time, which is also normally happening to many other cultures, but the main core of respect and reverence to ancestors and to those who had just passed is still there. The Igorot culture that I like to share is about our practices and beliefs during the "time of Death". Death is part of the cycle of life. Igorots practice this part of life cycle with a great meaning and importance. Before the advent of Christianity in the Igorotlandia, the Igorots or the people of the Cordilleran region in the Philippines were animist or pagans. Our reverence or the importance of giving honor to our ancestors is a part of our daily activities. We consider our ancestors still to be with us, only that they exist in another world or dimension. Whenever we have some special feasts (e.g., occasions during death, wedding, family gathering, etc.), when we undertake something special (like going somewhere to look for a job or during thanksgiving), we perform some special offer. We call this "Menpalti/ Menkanyaw", an act of butchering and offering animals. During these times we call them...
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