Lang Dulay, a Filipino weaver from Lake Sebu

Photo: Sebulan Dulay weaving.

A special visit to the house of Lang Dulay in Lake Sebu was epic. She's a former National Living Treasure Awardee for the T'nalak Weaving which the designs were based on her dream, so she was called the "Dreamweaver." By the way, T'nalak is a traditional hand-woven fabric made from refined abaca fiber. This type of fabric got attention worldwide because it is done through a manual process but the finished product has amazing and unique patterns. The picture above is Sebulan Dulay, the successor, with portraits of Lang Dulay.

T'Boli Museum

The architecture of T'Boli Museum is based on traditional houses in Lake Sebu. What's inside are the gongs used for different occasions, outfits made of T'nalak (a hand-woven fabric), accessories and many other antiques that were used by the locals for agriculture. During our visit, the T'Boli Museum was still closed, but Jorie had it opened for us; he knows the caretaker. 

South Cotabato Itinerary, Backpacking in Mindanao

Introduction

The Province of South Cotabato is situated in Region 12, commonly known as the Soccsksargen Region. And in the "bowl of forests and mountains" of this province, there's a hidden beauty and charm called Lake Sebu. It is one of the stunning municipalities that's hard to resist. For sure, it is one of the "traveller's bucket lists." Also, their culture and traditions are preserved; these are still intact and still being practised. With the natural wonders, culture and traditions combined, this paradise was recognized by UNESCO as a Cultural Landscape.