Introduction of the T'boli people of Cotabato

The T’BOLI People are live in southern part of the province COTABATO. They also known as TAGABILI are among the indigenous peoples of SOCCSKSARGEN. The term T’BOLI comes from the “TAU-BILI”; “tau” means “small human creature” and “BILI” means “fruit of the wild vine.” T’BOLIS way of living, they’re one of the farmers who practice the swidden or what we call (SLASH and BURN) this is the techniques or method of their agriculture. Finding the foods are also they’re responsibility, they hunt, gathered forest produce, and fishing for them to have their food. To supplement their incomes the T'BOLI sometimes sell bananas and other forest produce in nearby markets. In terms of the living house they are too particular to the décor of their houses, because T’BOLIS people are very creative in terms of deco ring different things in the way they want.
The HOUSE of t’boli people is particularly builds by bamboo, wood and palm fronds. The people do not live in towns or villages but live apart from each other in their widely separated houses. T’BOLIS has shown their wealth of craft, elaborate traditional dresses and vivacious dances and music. They are also known for their brass casting human and animal figures, bells and metal boxes. The LADY of this generation is very sensitive of their body ornaments, while the gentleman’s are usually wear their traditional dresses made of tnalak only during special occasions. The T'boli lives in "long-houses" that are built on six-foot stilts. Homes are generally about 50 feet long and nearly 30 feet wide. Distinctive and colorful clothing characterizes T'boli men and women and is a major source of ethnic pride. Nearly all clothing is made of t'nalak, which is a cloth that has a brown background, lightened by red and beige designs. Women wear ornamental combs, earrings, bracelets, and rings.
The T'boli usually covers their heads with turbans or large circular hats.
Marriages are usually arranged by the families after lengthy