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The Last Tribes of Mindanao, the Yakan; Mountain Dwellers.
The Last Tribes of Mindanao, the Yakan; Mountain Dwellers.
Mindanao, the Philippines' southernmost island, is a virtual and cultural melting pot, although Mindanao carries many influences and flavours from other lands, many indigenous tribes inhabit the vast regions of Mindanao.
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Published at 2018-03-06 by Puerto Parrot
Yakan
Yakan
The Yakans are concentrated in Tipo-tipo , Lamitan, Sumisip, and Tuburan in the Basilan Island of ARMM. There are also scattered populations on the islands of Sakol, Malanipa, and Tumalutad east of the Zamboanga Peninsula. The word Yakan means “Dayak Origin,” as they are believed to be descendants of the Orang Dyaks or Tagihamas of eastern Indonesia.
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Published at 2018-03-02 by Puerto Parrot
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