Bukidnon indigenous group Son of Talaandig supreme chieftain Datu Kinulintang—a famous arbiter and peacemaker—Waway was born into a family of 17, his father having had three wives. And unlike many indigenous children, Waway went to college in the prestigious Xavier University in Cagayan de Oro and took up Agriculture.
History of bukidnon tribe Rodelio “Waway” Saway. Waway as he is popularly known is from the Talaandig community of Tulugan – Songco, Lantapan, Bukidnon. He speaks the Talaandig native dialect, Inukit or Binukid and is conversant in Tagalog and English. He is regarded as the mentor of all, having explored soil painting as a tool to unite the tribe back to its roots.
Binukid tribe Through each graceful turn of the hand on the kubing, each delicate brushstroke of soil paint, each sincere intonation of chant phrase, Waway demonstrated how we can all be better humans for others through art and music. Waway’s artistic journey led to his mission of “helping” his “original culture” to re-emerge.
Who are the bukidnons Datu Waway Saway is an international artist from the Talaandig community of Sungco, Lantapan Bukidnon. The Talaandig culture is well known for their artistry in the performing arts and in soil painting.
Bukidnon tribe culture and tradition MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews/10 October) -- Internationally known and multi-talented Talaandig artist Waway Saway still does what he does best aside from performing onstage or offstage: imparting his skills in indigenous arts.
As a distinguished artist, musician, and Rodelio "Waway Linsahay" Saway (b) is a cultural chieftain of the Talaandig Tribe, Waway Linsahay is the son of prolific Datu Kinulintang Saway, a pioneer advocate for rights of Indigenous Communities in the Philippines. Waway Linsahay is one of the leading contemporary artists in Mindanao.
It is Datu Waway Saway's Rodelio "Waway" Saway, a distinguished leader of the Talaandig tribe in Bukidnon, is at the forefront of an artistic renaissance that celebrates Indigenous heritage. His journey in the arts began three decades ago with clay painting, but it was the discovery of soil painting that truly inspired him.
Rodelio "Waway Linsahay" Saway
Waway has carved his name as the cultural bearer of the Talaandig tribe, raising Talaandig's music and art to international acclaim. Regarded as mentor of all, it was Waway who explored soil as medium, which became a community endeavour both to paint as well as to find and discover soils from all over that asd texture and colour to their creations.