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Lanao del Sur - Cradle Of Muslim Art
Lanao comes from the word
ranao, meaning "lake." The province centers on the
basin of Lake Lanao; thus, it is the land of the Maranaos, the
"people of the lake." The Maranaos are among the most
devout of Muslim tribes as well as the most artistic. Nowhere
is this more evident than in the people's most natural way of
life and the land's most attractive sites.
Speaking of attractive sites,
Lanao del Sur has an array of sites that reflect the Maranao
way of life and the Muslim culture. From museums to cultural
villages, to natural sites, once can see a reflection and experience
their culture-rich way of life.
Demographics
1. Population – 1,138,544
(as of 2007 Census)
2. Land Area – 12,051.9 sq. km
3. Capital – Marawi City
4. Language/Dialect – Maranao, English, and Filipino
5. Divisions
Cities (1)
Municipalities (39)
- Bacolod-Kalawi (Bacolod-Grande)
- Balabagan
- Balindong (Best Municipality)
- Bayang
- Binidayan
- Buadiposo-Buntong
- Bubong
- Bumbaran
- Butig
- Calanogas
- Ditsaan-Ramain
- Ganassi
- Kapai
- Kapatagan
- Lumba-Bayabao
- Lumbaca-Unayan
- Lumbatan
- Lumbayanague
- Madalum
- Madamba (Uya-an)
- Maguing
- Malabang
- Marantao
- Marogong
- Masiu
- Mulondo
- Pagayawan (Tatarikan)
- Pinantao
- Poona Bayabao (Gata)
- Pualas
- Saguiaran
- Sultan Dumalondong
- Picong (Sultan Gumander)
- Tagoloan II
- Tamparan
- Taraka
- Tubaran
- Tugaya
- Wao
Famous For ...
Lake Lanao
The life of the Maranaos centers on Lake Lanao, the second largest
and deepest in the Philippines and one of the most breathtakingly
beautiful. The lake is surrounded with myths and legends.
Aga Khan Museum
This repository of Maranao and other Moro artifacts boasts a
huge collection of indigenous art and cultural materials.
Mindanao State University
(MSU)
Founded in 1962, it serves as an educational institute and a
center of social and cultural integration.
Places of Interest
Cultural
Aga Khan Museum
Location: Mindanao State University, Marawi City, Lanao del
Sur
Named in honor of King Aga Khan who contributed to the realization
of the museum. Historical development is banked on the large
space where cultural materials where conserved. It has a huge,
collection of indigenous art and recorded ethnic music tapes.
It also highlights the native folk dances from different regions
of Mindanao, Sulu and Palawan. The native tools and weapons
used by the Muslims and different artistic designs of houses
are the main attractions of museum.
Cultural Town of
Tugaya
Location: Tugaya, Lanao del Sur
It has a near-exclusive reputation for producing brassware,
being the only community in the province that produces excellent
brassware. Practically every family has a bellows in the area
where the metals are smelted. Using the cire perdule or lost
wax technique, cannons and gongs, betelnut boxes and rice pots
are made.
Torogans & Sambitory
Old Building
Location: Marawi City, Lanao del Sur
The unique natural setting of the Maranaos in the city is best
manifested by the presence of the many large torogans, the Maranao
houses, characterized by an antique royal high roof with curved
designs.
Historical
Moncado Colony
Location: Marawi City, Lanao del Sur
It was named in honor of Dr. Hilario Camino Del Prado Moncado,
who is best known as the founder and Supreme Commander-in-Chief
of the Filipino Crusaders World Army. He is a leader, an organizer,
author of books and lecturer of humanities, a delegate to the
1935 Constitutional Convention and a candidate for President
of the Philippines in 1941.
Man-made
Mindanao State University
Location: Marawi City, Lanao del Sur
Mindanao State University was established on September 1, 1961.
Formal classes opened in June 1962. It has six autonomous campuses
throughout Mindanao.
Kilometer Zero Point
Marker
Location: Marawi City, Lanao del Sur
It is an important landmark in Lanao del Sur, from which all
distances in Mindanao are measured. This is similar to the measures
of distances in Manila which begin at the Rizal Monument in
Rizal Park.
Natural
Lake Lanao
Location: Lanao del Sur
It is the largest lake in Mindanao, and the second largest lake
in the Philippines and counted as one of the 15 ancient lakes
in the world. It is also the deepest in the Philippines, at
2,300 feet above sea level. The lake is home to 18 endemic species
of freshwater fish and supports a large number of waterfowl.
Agus River
Location: Marawi City - Linamon, Lanao del Sur
It is considered as the swiftest river in the country. Its famous
cataract is the Maria Cristina Falls, outlet of Lake Lanao to
Illana Bay. In Maranao mythology, Lake Lanao once threatened
to drown the people of Sebangan with its ever-rising waters.
The Archangel Gabriel is thought to have made the Agus river
in order to drain the lake.
Bagang Beach
Location: Caloocan, Marawi City, Lanao del Sur
The beach is filled with rocks and boulders that serve as benches,
and trees in the lakeside that provide shade. It is ideal for
picnics, and its clear water makes it a good place for boating
and swimming.
Mt. Mupo (Sacred
Mountain)
Location: Brgy. Papandayan and Guimba, Marawi City, Lanao del
Sur
It is proclaimed as one of the national park and protected area.
The forest area covers around 372.986 hectares. A variety of
high value timber trees such as narra, lawaan and tangile. It
is known for its untouched trees, beautiful and perfect cone.
Mt. Siningcaongan
or Signal Hill
Location: Marawi City, Lanao del Sur
It is occupied as the home of the military camp of the battalion
command of the Philippine Army. This small mountain is facing
the Provincial Capitol of Lanao del Sur and the panoramic view
of Lake Lanao .
Festivals
Eidil Adha
Place: Bacolod-Kalawi, Lanao del Sur,
Date: Two and a half months after the Eid’l Fitr
it is in commemoration of the Islam Revolution. It signifies
the progressive realization of Islamic principles and teachings
among believers.
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