🌄🪦 A Glimpse into the Hanunuo Mangyan Ritual: Honoring Ancestral Spirits 🌿🥁
By Jude Obuseh Prepare to journey into the heart of the Philippines, where the Hanunuo Mangyan tribe practices a tradition that challenges our notions of life, death, and the bonds that transcend them. 🇵🇭💀 On the island of Mindoro, a mystical ritual known as "kutkot" unfolds, revealing a profound connection between the living and their departed loved ones. Unlike the common practice of saying "rest in peace" to the departed, the Hanunuo Mangyan have an extraordinary way of honoring their ancestors. The ritual commences a year after the passing of a beloved family member. During this time, the remains of the departed are unearthed and treated with great care. The bones are dressed in clothing, and a meticulous process begins to recreate a human-like figure known as the "sinakot." Read Also: 🌟 **Exploring Varanasi's Aghori Babas: Challenging the Boundaries of Enlightenment** 🕉️🌆 To craft the "sinakot," the cloth is meticulous...