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Guinilayon

The Gilayon people, residing in Kalinga, North Luzon, Philippines, are renowned for their hospitality.

Their primary livelihood revolves around farming, particularly the practice of kaingin, which involves cultivating crops like rice, corn, and fruits. During various events such as fiestas, weddings, and graduations, the Gilayon people engage in tribal dances, accompanied by their distinctive instruments and ethnic attire. Men don "Bahag," while women wear "Tapis or Dinait." Traditional musical instruments like flutes and gongs still play a significant role in these occasions. While the younger generation has embraced modern clothing, some traditional rituals persist, particularly during planting seasons and other significant events.

Location:

Kalinga

Classification:

Oral Bible Storytelling (OBS)

Oral Bible Storytelling (OBS) is a method of communicating the biblical message in oral cultures and languages. It involves the careful selection, translation, and retelling of key stories and narratives from the Bible in a way that respects the oral traditions and communication styles of the target community. OBS aims to make the message of the Bible accessible and transformative through engaging storytelling, fostering spiritual understanding and growth among listeners.

Language Code:

kmk

Estimated number of speakers:

955

Storying Completed:

  • A Lamp on a Stand [Matthew 5:15-16]

  • Esau's Birthright [Genesis 25:29-34]

  • Feeding of the 5000 [Matthew 14:13-21]

  • Hannah's Prayer [1 Samuel 2:1-10]

  • Jesus Calms the Storm [Mark 4:35-41]

  • Jesus Heals the Paralyzed Man [Luke 5:18-25]

  • Jesus Heals the Ten Lepers [Luke 17:11-19]

  • Jonah [Jonah 1-2]

  • Noah [Genesis 6: 9-22,7,8]

  • The Rich Man and Lazarus [Luke 16:19-31]

  • Samson and Delilah [Judges 16:4-21]

  • The Creation [Genesis 1:1-31]

  • The Good Samaritan [Luke 10:25-37]

  • The Lamp of the Body [Matthew 6:22-23]

  • The Lost Sheep [Luke 15:1-7]

  • The Parable of the Ten Virgins [Matthew 25:1-13]

  • The Parable of the Lost Coin [Luke 15:8-10]

  • The Prodigal Son [Luke 15:31-32]

  • The Vine and the Branches [John 15:1-5]

  • Zacchaeus the Tax Collector [Luke 19:1-10]