What is Masbateno?
The Masbateño people refers to the people who lived in the Masbate province of the Philippines, which is part of the Bicol Region. They are part of the wider Visayan ethnolinguistic group, who constitute the largest Filipino ethnolinguistic group.
What is Masbate known for?
The vast rolling hills and fertile soil make Masbate a perfect ground for cattle production. In fact, the region is known as the Cattle Capital of the Philippines and launched the only rodeo event in the entire Asian continent. In addition, Masbate is recognized as the second largest producer of meat in the country.
How would you describe Masbate City?
As the only city in the province, Masbate City serves as the province’s main commercial center and chief seaport. Being located at the central part of the Philippine archipelago, the city serves as Bicol Region’s gateway to the Visayas and Mindanao. It is accessible through sea and air transportation.
What is the famous festival in Masbate?
Festivals and Celebrations Lapay Bantigue Dance Festival – celebrated annually during the City Anniversary on 30th day of September. This event highlights the traditional folk dance created by “Lola Felisa” many years ago, when she imitated the graceful movement of the seagull (locally known as Lapay).
What language is spoken in Masbate?
Masbateño language
| Masbateño | |
|---|---|
| Minasbate | |
| Native to | Philippines |
| Region | Masbate province (almost whole portion of Masbate island proper, entire Ticao island and southern half of Burias island) |
| Ethnicity | Masbateño people |
What is Lapay dance?
Brief Description. It is a local dance art festival that originated from the graceful movements of hovering birds known as seagulls or the LAPAY, found abundant in Barangay Bantigue, Masbate.
What kind of language is the masbateno language?
Masbatenyo or Minasbate / Masbatenyo is a member of Central Philippine languages and of the Bisayan subgroup of the Austronesian language family spoken by more than 724,000 people in the province of Masbate and some parts of Sorsogon in the Philippines.
Where was the city of Masbate in Japan?
This is because Masbate was once part of Sorsogon Province and was governed from Sorsogon City until 1920s.
What kind of economy does Masbate Island have?
Most of them are settlers from the neighboring provinces, such as Panay Island and Romblon. Their main economic activities are agriculture and fishing, although in recent years, Masbate Island has been known as the site of the greatest gold production in the world.
Where does the word Masbate come from in Indonesia?
There are several accounts on the origins of the word ‘Masbate’. One account says that it came from the words masa “to mix” and batî “to beat”. The other account says it came from mas batî “heard better” as in Lumúsad kamó kag umapíke agúd mas batî an íyo ginasábi “Get down here and get closer so that we can hear better whatever you’re saying.”