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Kirenteken

The Kirenteken people, residing in the provinces of Bukidnon and North Cotabato, have recently gained recognition as a distinct language group through Oral Bible translation efforts.

Their unique language identity had been somewhat overshadowed by neighboring language groups that share their ancestral land. These indigenous people have their origins near Kirentek Lake and are now dispersed across the mentioned provinces.

Location:

Baroyon, Macabenban Carmen, North Cotabato

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:

mbb-x-kirenteken

Estimated number of speakers:

3,000

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