BlaanTlogan of Atmurok/Tmurok, Kiblawan: A Sacred Communal Building for Life’s Celebration

Abstract

This study focuses on BlaanTlogan of Atmurok/Tmurok, Kiblawan, A SACRED COMMUNAL BUILDING FOR LIFE’S CELEBRATION. It employs exploratory – descriptive research utilizing triangulation which combines participant observation, key-informant interviews and review of secondary sources. Findings are the following: The BlaanTlogan of Atmurok/Tmurok, Kiblawan is regarded as a sacred community house/ building where various important socio-cultural and political events take place. For instance, marriages are performed, community meetings, and so with the community rituals; alliances formation and resolving disagreements. In conclusion, BlaanTlogan is a sacred place in celebrating important community-life events -be it political, social, and spiritual.