Statements

Mean

Interpretation

1.1 Dance and Musical instruments are performed during important celebration like fiesta, wedding, burial, and thanksgiving party.

3.64

Always Practiced

1.2 Elders teach their children on how to play different musical instruments and their dance.

3.08

Oftentimes Practiced

1.3 Manobo Instruments are being displayed and introduced to their children.

3.04

Oftentimes Practiced

1.4 They usually prepare an activity that showcases the adal (music), musical instruments and other talents of the Manobo.

3.39

Always Practiced

1.5 Musical instruments are played during usual days.

2.87

Oftentimes Practiced

1.6 Marriage was usually arranged by both parents and relatives.

2.24

Seldom Practiced

1.7 Dowry is given in the form of cash, material, animals and land.

3.63

Always Practiced

1.8 Marriage ritual is necessary and is part of the preparation of the parents of a girl.

2.89

Oftentimes Practiced

1.9 They practice the beating of gong or slage when a person dies in their community.

2.71

Oftentimes Practiced

1.10 They usually stay the coffin inside the house for 3 to 5 days

3.64

Always Practiced

1.11 In case of murder and bloody type of death, they directly bury in the actual area where the last body was being found.

1.87

Seldom Practiced

1.12 They usually played music though out the days up to the burial to comfort the dead.

3.52

Always Practiced

1.13 The Manobo believe in the supreme being or Nemula.

3.08

Oftentimes Practiced

1.14 They believe in great spirits or evil spirits.

3.86

Always practiced

1.15 They believe in minor gods whom they worship In connection with the livelihood such as planting, harvest, hunting, journey and weather.

2.06

Seldom Practiced

1.16 They believe in charms together with prayer to obtain whatever their desire.

2.22

Seldom Practiced

1.17 They also believe in life after death.

3.28

Always Practiced

Section Mean

3.00

Oftentimes Practiced