The Man Behind The Culture
By Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
Philippines
February 12, 2016 5:15am CST
A local story abounds as to the origins of the name of “Tulgao”. Where it goes that in the days of yore, a great flood struck the Atanchan Valley which submerged everything but Binulawan and Sumangchil mountains. During the said flood, a young man, by the name “Tu-ur” and his pet dog were swept by the strong water currents to Mt. Sumangchil. The first night in the mountain upon the bamboo raft, the young man saw fire in Mt. Binulawan. He sent his dog to get a stick and never returned; still the fire is in nearby mountain. Based on the story, the local tribe started to practice “to-or”. It describes that before harvesting in the rice field, the community will honor the harvest god by celebrating within the boundaries of their village, butchering pig is one of the practice of Turgao tribe. The tribe is not allowed to go out from their village and the activities in the farm are delayed.
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It is a part of extending my hands to help the local people. I must say people who are less fortunate.
@louievill (28846)
• Philippines
12 Feb 16
There seems to be a great flood in many ancient myths all around the world, Could it be the great biblical flood from Noah's time?. If that place gets flooded then all the low lands would probably already be submerged in water.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
12 Feb 16
@louievill The village has its flood control structure. They are safe living in this place.
