Ifugao and Tuwali: Culture and
Heritage
• A Glimpse into the Rich Traditions of Northern
Philippines
Introduction (Culture)
• Ifugao: Indigenous group from Cordillera.
• Tuwali: Sub-group mainly in Kiangan.
• Known for Banaue Rice Terraces and rich
traditions.
Katutubo na Assign
• Ifugao: Major Cordillera tribe.
• Tuwali: Sub-ethnic group with distinct dialect
and customs.
Geographical Location
• Located in Ifugao Province, Cordillera Region.
• Mountainous terrain with rice terraces.
• Tuwali group centered in Kiangan.
Traditions
• Rice rituals and festivals.
• Hudhud chants (UNESCO).
• Woodcarving and weaving.
Beliefs
• Animism, spirits in nature.
• Ancestral worship (anito).
• Blended with Christianity.
Laws and Regulations
• Elders settle disputes.
• Land ownership by inheritance.
• Community rules through council.
Practices
• Ritual offerings before planting.
• Communal farming (ubbu).
• Storytelling and chanting.
Knowledge
• Rice terrace farming & irrigation.
• Hudhud epic chants.
• Medicinal plants and weaving.
Tribal Attire
• Men: Wanoh (loincloth).
• Women: Tapis (woven skirt).
• Tuwali: colorful patterns, beads, headgear.
Conclusion
• Ifugao and Tuwali heritage is tied to rice,
rituals, and community.
• They preserve identity despite modernization.
