Apura Cultural Practices

CULTURAL PRACTICES THAT ARE STILL PRACTICED
RIGHT NOW IN TOBIAS FORNIER
 Panguyang – is an activity in a rural area, wherein we believe in the deities

or we consider the elements from the other part of the world, which is known
as the "engkanto" or "maligno." So, when we have our celebrations,
especially when we have loved ones who are already dead, we give them
foods as offerings so that they will be recognized during our celebrations.
Panguyang celebration is actually practiced right now in Tobias Fornier,

which is in the Panaet Tarambayaw, Sambayang Festival; the gathering of
people to celebrate life and harvest, with the "Panguyang" to offer it to the
deities around us.
 Bayanihan system - in our own mother tongue known as:
1. "Ligaw" - (transferring the house known as "kamalig" or house made of

bamboo and other light materials) from one place to another, with the help of a
lot of boys in the neighborhood.
2. "Dagyaw"- meaning helping without looking forward for any

compensation in return with the main purpose of helping someone in need. This
is most observed if one member of the family in the community died. Neighbours
come to help most especially in building "tolda" - a sort of tent as a temporary
shelter for those who come to visit or pray. They also help to do repairs if there
is a need for repair and other chores to be done during the wake.
Dagyaw is also best practiced especially in cleaning the community if

there is forthcoming fiesta or any celebration in the place. It is also practiced in
schools especially during the opening of classes, or if there is upcoming
activities that needs preparation of the venue.
3. "Hil-o" - meaning exchange of services (Give and Take). This is best

practiced by farmers during planting or harvesting time. Farmer help another
farmer so that he can finish his job early and in exchange, that farmer will also
help him in return.
All of these are different forms of Bayanihan still practiced in our

community up to this time. After the work is accomplished, "Diyaryo" is being
given to them as a sort of compensation in order to ease their tiredness.
"Diyaryo"- is in a form of alcoholic drinks, usually Tanduay, Whiskey,
"tubâ" or any other beverages as a symbol of thanks for helping the one in need
 Biray sa Baybay - also known as Samba sa Dagat . It is a tradition practiced

by people living in the coastal areas. In this tradition, they perform fluvial
parade as a belief that through this ritual, the deities or God of the sea will
grant them bountiful harvest for their livelihood, or ask permission from the
deities to permit them to do fishing with a bountiful harvest. It is similar to
fiesta because people are gathered to pray and celebrate. People prepare a
lot of food as offerings and later share their foods and eat together.
 Samba sa Bukid - a tradition practiced by farmers in the highlands, asking

the deities to grant them rain, so that they could start planting. This ritual is
similar to the Samba sa Dagat, but this is done in the highlands, before the
sunrises. People offer prayers and a lot of food offerings to the deities asking
for bountiful harvest, free from pests and calamities which could harm their
crops.
In our town, we celebrate this Festival and we call it "Panaet

Tarambayaw- Sambayang Festival" held every 3rd week of February, starts
on Thursday and lasts till Sunday.
 Maaram - They are known by various names such as albularyo, manghihilot,

and faith healers. These healers are considered as general practitioners,
knowledgeable in folkloric modalities and the use of medicinal herbs and
spiritual/supernatural interventions such as driving the bad spirits and
elementals and healing pains in body using the organic materials such as luy-
a, bala, buyo, dahon, lana and many more.
*Maaram Practices – healing activities for those people who can’t

afford to send their families or themselves to the hospital.
 Babaylan (Shaman) – Mediator of the Gods, the deities and the people
itself . It is still practiced in some places in our locality. (especially among
certain tribal peoples) it is a person who acts as intermediary between
the natural and supernatural worlds, using magic to cure illness, foretell
the future, control spiritual forces, etc.

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CULTURAL PRACTICES THAT ARE STILL PRACTICED

RIGHT NOW IN TOBIAS FORNIER

 Panguyang – is an activity in a rural area, wherein we believe in the deities

Panguyang celebration is actually practiced right now in Tobias Fornier,

 Bayanihan system - in our own mother tongue known as:

1. "Ligaw" - (transferring the house known as "kamalig" or house made of

2. "Dagyaw"- meaning helping without looking forward for any

Dagyaw is also best practiced especially in cleaning the community if

3. "Hil-o" - meaning exchange of services (Give and Take). This is best

All of these are different forms of Bayanihan still practiced in our

 Biray sa Baybay - also known as Samba sa Dagat . It is a tradition practiced

 Samba sa Bukid - a tradition practiced by farmers in the highlands, asking

In our town, we celebrate this Festival and we call it "Panaet

 Maaram - They are known by various names such as albularyo, manghihilot,

*Maaram Practices – healing activities for those people who can’t

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