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BONGAO MARKET DURING RAMADHAN
9/17/2009 10:29:00 AMFJ HAMJA
Bongao is the commercial town of Tawi-Tawi. During Ramadhan, everybody is busy. The Tabuh or market is the busiest of all in Bongao.
People from around the town goes to tabuh to buy Tausug and Sama Confectioneries, fruits, vegetables, etc. You will find every confectionery at the tabuh during Ramadhan starting 3 o'clock in the afternoon until about 6 o'clock.
These photos are just some of the scenes you will find if you go to Bongao Market during the month of Ramadhan.
The pipor in Simunur are byutipur!!
Okay! The statement above may look as absurd as the one writing this, but I tell you, it is true. (ahem.) People in Simunul are really beautiful. You do not agree? Go to Simunul and see for yourself. haha.Simunul is a municipality in the province of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 31,962 people in 4,910 households. The language spoken is Sama. The first Muslims in the Philippines are said to have arrived at Simunul.
Simunul is an island with no mountain. If you are in Bongao, you will see Simunul when you are in Pasiagan. Simunul can also be viewed from the Capitol building. When you see a mountainless island, then that is it. ;)
There are 15 barangays in Simunul. They are as follows:
- Bakong
- Manuk Mangkaw
- Mongkay
- Tampakan (Pob.)
- Tonggosong
- Tubig Indangan
- Ubol
- Doh-Tong
- Luuk Datan
- Maruwa
- Pagasinan
- Panglima Mastul
- Sukah-Bulan
- Timundon
- Bagid
Located in Tubig Indangan is one of the oldest mosque in the Philippines, known as Sharief Karimul Makhdum Mosque.On the left is the picture of the old mosque. ;)
On the left is the new look of the mosque. It is worth the travel to see such beautiful places with beautiful and hospitable people as Simunul.
Note: If you are planning to go there, don't forget to bring umbrella. :D Enjoy traveling.
Who doesn't love the beach? I guess none. The beach is like one of the place where we unwind. It is a place of relaxation. To some, it is a paradise.
Tawi-Tawi has the best virgin beaches around. To think, you would not need to spend much to enjoy the beach. White sand beach? Every beach there has white sand.
But, the big but there is that, there are only few resorts. So, you'll have to end up
staying at a beach for a night only. Resorts are available at Bongao only. (That is why, many of the beaches are free. hahah) So, when you go to Tango, you'll have to make sure that you know people, the right people. So that they may offer their place to you when you pla
n of spending some time at the beach. :) It is quite good for an adventure, right??
What is tawi-tawi? Where the hell is it? Why would I wanna tell you about this place?
Ok, Tawi-Tawi is the southernmost part of the Philippines. It is just few miles from Borneo actually. Do you see the picture in the heading of my blog? That is Bongao, one of the progressive municipality of Tawi-Tawi. I want to tell you about this place precisely because I am a proud Tawi-Tawian. I want the world to know that my place is so peaceful and has a lot to offer.
Tawi-Tawi was a part of Sulu until September 27, 1973 where it got its independence.
Tawi-Tawi has eleven municipalities namely: Bongao, Panglima Sugala, Simunul, Sibutu, Sitangkai, SapaSapa, Tandubas, Languyan, Mapun, Turtle Island, and South Ubian.
Tawi-Tawi is the home for the oldest mosque in the Philippines, the Sharief Makhdum Mosque. It has been renovated but its ancient touch still embraces the mosque. It is located in Tubig Indangan, Simunul.
If the Italy has Venice, Tawi-Tawi has Sitangkai. It has been acclaimed as Venice of the South.
Tawi-Tawi has white sand beaches everywhere. White sand is normal for Tawi-Tawians. Tango island and Panampangan is one of the best. In Bongao, Silisad beach is one of a kind. River? Who says we don't have one? Of course we have, Malom River is the name.
The people of Tawi-Tawi are mostly SAMA and TAUSUG. Tawi-Tawi is a Muslim community. Although there are some who are Christians, etc.
Bongao is considered as the center of commerce and industry in Tawi-Tawi. Many big department stores crowd in Bongao. People from different municipalities shops in Bongao.
Seventy percent of the people in TawiTawi are Agal-Agal [ seaweed] farmers. Tawi-Tawi is the largest producer of Agal-Agal which is used as stabilizer.
Every September 27, Tawi-Tawi independence is being celebrated. People from different municipalities go to Bongao to celebrate. Many programs and contests are held.
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i guess ill stop here. So that, I will leave you wondering about the beauty of my place. [heheh] . If you have time, why not go and visit our place? Thanks for your time. Allah bless.
Ok, Tawi-Tawi is the southernmost part of the Philippines. It is just few miles from Borneo actually. Do you see the picture in the heading of my blog? That is Bongao, one of the progressive municipality of Tawi-Tawi. I want to tell you about this place precisely because I am a proud Tawi-Tawian. I want the world to know that my place is so peaceful and has a lot to offer.
Tawi-Tawi was a part of Sulu until September 27, 1973 where it got its independence.
Tawi-Tawi has eleven municipalities namely: Bongao, Panglima Sugala, Simunul, Sibutu, Sitangkai, SapaSapa, Tandubas, Languyan, Mapun, Turtle Island, and South Ubian.
Tawi-Tawi is the home for the oldest mosque in the Philippines, the Sharief Makhdum Mosque. It has been renovated but its ancient touch still embraces the mosque. It is located in Tubig Indangan, Simunul.
If the Italy has Venice, Tawi-Tawi has Sitangkai. It has been acclaimed as Venice of the South.
Tawi-Tawi has white sand beaches everywhere. White sand is normal for Tawi-Tawians. Tango island and Panampangan is one of the best. In Bongao, Silisad beach is one of a kind. River? Who says we don't have one? Of course we have, Malom River is the name.
The people of Tawi-Tawi are mostly SAMA and TAUSUG. Tawi-Tawi is a Muslim community. Although there are some who are Christians, etc.
Bongao is considered as the center of commerce and industry in Tawi-Tawi. Many big department stores crowd in Bongao. People from different municipalities shops in Bongao.
Seventy percent of the people in TawiTawi are Agal-Agal [ seaweed] farmers. Tawi-Tawi is the largest producer of Agal-Agal which is used as stabilizer.
Every September 27, Tawi-Tawi independence is being celebrated. People from different municipalities go to Bongao to celebrate. Many programs and contests are held.
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i guess ill stop here. So that, I will leave you wondering about the beauty of my place. [heheh] . If you have time, why not go and visit our place? Thanks for your time. Allah bless.
