Culture, Language and Strugglesof the Ifugaos, Ilonggos and the TausugsWednesday, July 24, 13IlonggoThey are also referred to as HiligaynonLocation: Iloilo, East of Panay Island, Western VisayasCulture: Almost every town in Iloilo has a esta and festival celebrated annually. The Dinagyang, a religious and cultural festival, is one of the most celebrated festivals in Iloilo. Language: Hiligaynon, an Austronesian LanguageProblems: Electricity: Several parts of Iloilo are frequently experiencing shortage of power. Pollution of air and water, water distribution issues.Wednesday, July 24, 13IfugaoIfugao, meaning from the hillLocation: Mountain province, North Luzon (Cordillera Administrative Region) Culture: Revolves around rice, which is considered a prestige crop. They have feasts and taboos and intricate agricultural rites, from rice cultivation to consumption.Language: Ifugao is a Malayo-Polynesian Language (subgroup of the Austronesian Languages). It has 4 divergent dialects: Amganad, Batad, Mayoyao and Tuwali, each with distinct varieties. Issues and problems: Ifugao farmers are struggling to save the rice terraces from destruction.Wednesday, July 24, 13TausugTaus!g, also known as SulukLocation: Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, parts of Zamboanga. (Mindanao)Culture: The Tausugs are good warriors and craftsmen. They are also experienced sailors and are known for their vintas. They have a distinct cultural dance, called the Pangalay.Language: Tausug is widely spoken in the Sulu Archipelago (Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi) and Indonesia (North Kalimantan). It is an Austronesian LanguageIssues and problems: Issues with Sabah and Basilan.Wednesday, July 24, 13