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Umajamnon

The Umajamnon language thrives within the community of Cabanglasan, a region known for its abundant Banglas Trees in Mindanao.

Geographically located in the eastern part of Bukidnon province, Barangay Canangaan, situated in Cabanglasan, serves as the cultural heart of the Umajamnon people. Despite the agricultural potential of their land, particularly for growing corn, poverty challenges have led to a decline in the local population as many sought opportunities elsewhere. In a concerted effort to preserve their language and cultural identity, leaders from the Manubo Bible Church of Association in Mindanao embarked on an Oral Bible translation project, highlighting the significance of safeguarding the linguistic and cultural heritage of the Umajamnon community.

Location:

Barangay Canangaan Cabanglasan, Valencia, Bukidnon

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:

msm-x-umayamnon

Estimated number of speakers:

7,700

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