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 |