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Giangan Clata

The Giangan-Clata tribe, hailing from the highlands of Mindanao and were once called "forest people", has a rich heritage associated with forest dwelling and warrior traditions.

Renowned for their vibrant attire, they are one of the most colorfully dressed tribal groups in Southern Mindanao. The Giangan-Clata people are predominantly settled, engaging in agriculture, hunting, and fishing, with rice cultivation holding special religious significance as their staple food. This cultivation process is deeply intertwined with their cultural practices and beliefs.

Location:

Davao del Sur

Classification:

Oral Bible Translation (OBT)

Oral Bible Translation (OBT) is a method of translating the Bible for cultures with strong oral traditions and limited access to written language. It involves transforming the biblical message from written form into oral expressions, such as storytelling, songs, dramas, and chants, preserving the integrity and theological accuracy of the original text while ensuring it resonates with the spoken traditions and cultural context of the target community.

Language Code:

bgi

Estimated number of speakers:

18,000

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