Kalagan, Tagakaulu in Philippines

The Kalagan, Tagakaulu have only been reported in Philippines
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Introduction / History

The Kalagan live on the island of Mindanao in the southern Philippines. They are located in an area between the interior uplands and the western coast of the Davao Gulf. The Kalagan are thought to be one of various groups of lowland Filipinos who came to the islands from Asia's southwestern mainland several thousand years ago. Their lifestyle and culture are very similar to that of the Magindanaw.

With the arrival of Islam in the 1500s, the Kalagan split into two separate groups-the Tagakaulu Kalagan and the Tagakaolo Kalagan. The Tagakaulu Kalagan speak Tagakaolo, which is closely related to a number of other languages spoken in the region.

While some of the Tagakaulu Kalagan receive wages for labor, others work as farmers. Maize is the major crop grown and is harvested two or three times a year. The coastal Kalagan are also fishermen; others work as laborers on plantations.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Tagakaulu Kalagan are self-sufficient farmers, producing nearly all of their own food. Wet-rice is grown in the lowlands, and dry-rice and corn are farmed in the upland areas. Yams and sweet potatoes are also staple crops. Vegetables such as tomatoes, squash, and beans are grown; coconuts abound; and many kinds of fruit are available. Goats are raised for meat, and chickens are raised for both eggs and meat. In addition to farming, the Tagakaulu Kalagan catch fish and obtain wild foods and other various materials from the marshes around them.

Those of highest rank in their society do not perform manual labor. Among the rest of the population, male/female division of labor is not very pronounced. Generally, men do the plowing, tilling, and other heavy farm work. The women do most of the domestic work, often assisted by their older children.

Tagakaulu Kalagan art is confined mostly to weaving, basket making, and producing certain ornaments. Personal adornment in the form of bright clothing, beaded jewelry, and other accessories is distinctive and colorful. On special occasions, graceful dances are performed to the rhythmic music of gongs and other instruments.

The Tagakaulu Kalagan social structure is unusual because it is modified by a system of social rank, certain rules of descent, and distinctive marriage patterns. For most purposes, social rank is less important than blood ties. Higher-ranking families maintain elaborate genealogies to prove their claims of descent.

There is a strong preference for marriage between related families, especially marriage to second cousins. After marriage, the couple usually resides in the husband's community. Today, however, many young couples form their own independent households.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Tagakaulu Kalagan were not introduced to Islam until Muslim missionaries arrived in the area during the 1500s. About half of the entire group of Kalagan came under Islamic influence at that time, and the group divided. Most of the Tagakaolo Kalagan became Muslims; however, the majority of the Tagakaulu Kalagan remained animists (believe that non-human objects have spirits). Today, many are still ethnic religionists, believing in the traditions and religions of their forefathers. They continue to believe in a variety of environmental spirits. Many tales are also told of magic, sorcery, and supernatural beings.


What Are Their Needs?

Although missions agencies have worked among the Tagakaulu Kalagan, response to the Gospel has been minimal. Today, only a few have become Christians. Intercession and evangelistic tools are desperately needed to free the Tagakaulu Kalagan from the bondage of their religious traditions.


Prayer Points

Ask the Holy Spirit to grant wisdom, favor, and unity to missions agencies focusing on the Tagakaulu Kalagan.
Pray that God will give Tagakaulu Kalagan believers boldness to share Christ with their own people.
Ask God to raise up prayer teams who will begin breaking up the soil through worship and intercession.
Ask the Lord to bring forth a strong and growing Tagakaulu Kalagan church for the glory of His name!


Scripture Prayers for the Kalagan, Tagakaulu in Philippines.


Profile Source:   Bethany World Prayer Center  

People Name General Kalagan, Tagakaulu
People Name in Country Kalagan, Tagakaulu
Alternate Names Kalagan; Tagakaolo; Tagakaulo; Tagakaulu; Tagakaulu Kalagan
Population this Country 151,000
Population all Countries 151,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 5
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 5  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 15173
ROP3 Code 109690
ROP25 Code 307817
ROP25 Name Tagakaulu Kalagan
Country Philippines
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country South Mindanao, mainly Davao del Sur Province, west shore, Davao Gulf, from Digos south to Bugis and inland; also in Sultan Kudarat (Colombia municipality) and South Cotabato (Tampakan) provinces.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Philippines
Region Asia, Southeast
Continent Asia
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country South Mindanao, mainly Davao del Sur Province, west shore, Davao Gulf, from Digos south to Bugis and inland; also in Sultan Kudarat (Colombia municipality) and South Cotabato (Tampakan) provinces..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 15.00 %)
25.00 %
Ethnic Religions
55.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
20.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Tagakaulo
Language Code klg   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
Cebuano
Primary Language Tagakaulo
Language Code klg   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
  Cebuano
People Groups Speaking Tagakaulo

Primary Language:  Tagakaulo

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1964-2011)
Bible-New Testament No
Bible-Complete No
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
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Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
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Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Tagakaulo Jesus Film Project
General Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
Photo Source Anonymous 
Map Source Bethany World Prayer Center  
Profile Source Bethany World Prayer Center 
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