100 Days of ARMM’s mock cultural villages in full swing starting June 15

After it reopened on June 10, the mock cultural villages that showcase the seven major tribes of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao is set to stage cultural performances in Cotabato City starting June 15, as part of the "Discover ARMM in 100 Days journey" presentations highlighting the Bangsamoro tribal culture.

The ARMM regional government, through its Maranao Traditional Kulingtang and Kambayoka (traditional songs and dances of the Muslims), will showcase live performances on the 5th day of the cultural journey starting 3 p.m. on Monday at the city's Governor Compound.

Songs and dances of the Bangsamoro tribal villages will be performed by students of Lacoto Ayaon Memorial National High School of Barangay Sawer, Masiu, Lanao del Sur under the sponsorship of the Gov. Mujiv Hataman.

Department of Transportation and Communications-ARM executive dir Pama Dimanapat urged all Maranaos to attend the program and requested them wear their Maranao attire.

"For DOTC personnel and staff, attendance is a must," Dimanapat told GMA News.

For his part, Governor Hataman said the cultural fair will culminate on Oct. 22, 2015.

The mock cultural villages that showcase the seven major tribes of the ARMM reopened on June 10.

The affair first opened to the public last November  as part of the celebration of the 25th anniversary of ARMM.

The seven major tribes covered in this event are Maguindanaon, Tausug, Sama, Maranao, Yakan, Iranon, and Teduray. Each village will feature traditional living, culture and arts pf communities in Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi. — Mariz Revales/LBG, GMA News