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Itneg Kankanaey / Maeng Aplaya
Itneg Kankaney communities in Ilocos Sur have forged a distinctive cultural group known as "Bago" or "KanNeg," uniting the traditions of Kankanaey and Tingguian peoples.
Their shared heritage is reflected in phrases like "ayyaket," "Keh," "into," "isdi," "isna," "umudong," "datako," "kasus," and "yah," particularly among the Maeng Itneg Aplaya. Sadly, their language faced challenges in the educational system, attempting to marginalize it. Originally hunters and gatherers from Sagada, these communities migrated to Baugen/Sagada, where their animistic beliefs merged with Christian influences. This syncretism is evident in customs related to the deceased, natural medicine, and folklore.
Location:
Lidlidda, Ilocos Sur
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:
ltt
Estimated number of speakers:
10,000
Storying Completed:
Ang Paralitiko [Marcos 2:1-11]
Balo [Marcos 12:41-44]
Bartimaeus [Marcos 10:46-52]
Bleeding Woman [Matthew 9:20-22]
Cain and Abel [Genesis 4:1–18]
Demon Possessed [Mark 5:1-20]
Jesus Baptism [Matthew 3:13-17]
Jesus Called His First Disciples [Matthew 4:18-22]
Jesus Calms the Storm [Mark 4:35-41]
Jesus Feeds the 5000 [Matthew 14:13-21]
Jesus Heals A Man with Leprosy [Matthew 8:1-4]
Jesus in the Temple [Matthew 21:12-17]
Jonah [Jonah 1-2]
Mary and Martha [Luke 10:38-42]
Peter Walks on Water [Luke 10:38-42]
Pinagaling ni Hesus ang Bulag [Juan 9:1-12]
The Good Samaritan [Luke 10:25-37]
Zacchaeus [Luke 19:1-10]