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The Abaknon People primarily reside on the island of Capul in Northern Samar, Leyte. They are believed to be descendants of ancient islanders who inhabited the Philippines long before Spanish Colonization.
The Abaknon primarily reside on the island of Capul in Northern Samar, Leyte. Despite facing challenges in preserving their traditions and way of life, the Abaknon people continue to thrive and safeguard their identity in a rapidly changing world.
The Abaknon people also have lively festivities like the Tribu Paragmali festival. Visitors would be treated with street parades, traditional dances, and music performances.
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The distinct handicraft of the Abaknon, such as the intricately woven mats and baskets, beautifully showcases their creativity and skill.
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The Abaknon have their own language known as Inabaknon. Inabaknon is not classified as part of the Visayan language family but rather grouped with the Sama-Bajaw languages.
The Abaknon also has their own Lunar Cycle which helps them with their fishing. To the Abaknon paradaying (fisherfolk), there are 4 phases of the moon— Kawara or gimata (new moon), kaudto si kawara (first quarter moon), kadayaw (full moon), and kaudto si kadayaw (last quarter moon). Luyô refers to the days in between these phases, and there are 7 luyô from one phase to another.
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