Ifugao

Ifugao Ifugao is a province of the Philippines in the Region of Luzon. It is located in a mountainous region characterized by rough landscape, river valleys and capacious forests. Banaue Rice Terracesare the main tourist attractions in the province. These terraces were artificially made by man and without the use of machinery. Level steps were provided so the indigenouss can set up rice. During harvest time, the women are the ones incharge, while the men are incharge of cooking the food for the women after planting.The Ifugaos are known for their weaving crafts and basketry. These are tasks done scarce by the women. Traditionally, weaving is done for family needs, but it is also done for commercial purposes. The men are skilled wood carvers and metal workers. Wedding ceremonies are performed traditionally in which selected elders will carry out the ceremony to wed the new couple. This traditional wedding ceremony has also a lot of practices.But generally, the ceremony is world d one in the house of the bride in which the selected old people guided by an anointed elder priest, known as the Mumbaki, will butcher animals then smatter the traditional wedding verses. After that, the old people will perform traditional dances in front of the newly-wed couple. Throughout the wedding, family members and relatives will join and perform native dances. The Ifugaos practice a number of rituals.Some of these rituals are Hingot, the ritual which announces the coming together of two familiesAmung, a sacrificial ritual wherein the gods and the familys ancestors are asked to make the eubstance healthy, the mother well and strong, and the family wealthyUya-uy, a ritual of feastingKetema, a ritual thats supposed to identify the spirit who caused a certain sickness. Ayag andKolot, a ritual for the first cutting of childs hair. They also practice rituals during planting and harvestation. In general, these rituals were prayers and requests to the gods.