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Mandaya Caraga

Nestled along the eastern coast of Davao Oriental, the Municipality of Caraga, with its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, is home to the Mandayan people. These inhabitants thrive through coconut farming on their lands and fishing in the sea, strongly preserving their rich culture and traditions.

Though Christian churches have established themselves in the area, they often serve the Mandayan community as outsiders, leading to a desire for greater autonomy in matters of faith and language. The Mandanya Caraga, specifically, have developed their own dialect and distinct expressions within the larger Mandayan community. Some leaders have initiated oral Bible translation as a means to reach the Mandayan people, emphasizing the importance of language and culture.

Location:

Pantoyan Caraga, Davao Oriental

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:

mry-x-mandcaraga

Estimated number of speakers:

2,200

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