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in the SOCCSKSARGEN region in Mindanao. Its capital is Koronadal City, and it borders Sultan
Kudarat to the north and west, Sarangani to the south and northeast, and Davao del Sur to the
far northeast.
Known as the “ Land of the Dreamweavers”, South Cotabato is home to the T'boli tribe, known
for their weaving art that bases its patterns on their dreams. Lakes, waterfalls, vast plantations
and well-preserved tradition, South Cotabato opens the doors to the picturesque southern region
of Mindanao.
Witness and be part of the 53rd Foundation Anniversary and 20th T'nalak Festival of the Province
of South Cotabato this July 12-18, 2019. "Nurturing our Culture; Sharing our Best".
The festival gets its name from “t’nalak,” a colorful abaca cloth, created and woven by the
women of the T’boli tribe of South Cotabato. The design of the cloth is unique and “dreamed up”
by the person who creates it. That’s why the province is known as “The Land of the
Dreamweavers.” The T’nalak fabric serves as the festival icon because it symbolizes the blending
of the culture, strength, and unity of the various ethnic groups living in the province.
The T’nalak Festival also commemorates the works of Lang Dulay, a T’boli princess from Lake
Sebu who was the best weaver of her time. She was awarded the “Gawad sa Manlilikha ng
Bayan” or the “National Living Treasure Award” in 1998.
A Grand Parade is usually held on the first day of the week-long festival wherein they showcase
the cultures of the tribal communities and indigenous people from South Cotabato, including the
B’laan and T’boli. There is a plethora of different events and competitions held throughout the
rest of that week such as the Fun Run, the Bahay-Kubo (Nipa Hut) Competition, TinaRock: A Night
of Rock Music, and the Cheer Dance Competition.
The festivities culminate on the last day of the week, when they announce the winners of the
competitions that occurred. The T’nalak Festival ends at night with a display of fireworks.
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Patriotism or national pride is the feeling of love, devotion and sense of attachment to a
homeland and alliance with other citizens who share the same sentiment. This attachment can
be a combination of many different feelings relating to one's own homeland, including ethnic,
cultural, political or historical aspects