Jingle Amangan Baculi (Author)
Abstract
Pasil, Kalinga has been known with its rich culture, traditions and belief. Considering this and the gaps in curriculum contextualization found among other indigenous groups, there is a need to analyze folktales existing in the community to consider the learners’ identity, local experience and their context. Hence, to identify and understand the different themes regarding culture, traditions and belief of Pasil, this qualitative research explored nine folktales shared by the local community through the available resource book approved by the Department of Education – Division of Kalinga through content analysis. The results revealed that Pasil’s folktales highlight a deep connection to nature, valor and bravery, triumph and victory, and reverence for tribal leaders. Traditions of familial bonds, marriage, and blood lineage were shown, alongside themes of tribal conflict. Additionally, the folktales reflect beliefs in a higher being coexisting with humans and a deep respect for spirits, indicating the community’s spiritual worldview.
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Keywords: Pasil, Kalinga, curriculum contextualization, content analysis, culture, tradition, belief