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By affirming each of these factors to some extent, the horse in the Philippines (and by extension all animals in the non-western world) is shown to be not simply bestia incognita, an unknown brute without a past, but a significant actor in the history of its environment. © 2004 International Society for Anthrozoology Keywords: attenuation ...
By affirming each of these factors to some extent, the horse in the Philippines (and by extension all animals in the non-western world) is shown to be not simply bestia incognita, an unknown...
Exceptions include the burrak (literally, “the bright one”), the horse with a human face on which the Prophet Muhammad is believed to have ascended to Heaven. The burrak appears on carpets, paintings, and sequined cloth panels.
The kalesa embodies the Philippines' rich history and cultural heritage, symbolizing the nation's blend of Filipino and Spanish influences. This iconic horse-drawn carriage was once the primary mode of transportation for nobles, the rich, and high-ranking officials, showcasing their status and wealth.
Horse ownership, in fact, had become widespread by the 19th century with many peasant families reportedly having more than one mount (Remarks 1973 [1828]:128). Across the archipelago, there were between 42-43 horses per 1,000 persons in 1886 but with enormous disparities between regions.
Andrés Bonifacio. (1863–1897), often called ‘the father of the Philippine Revolution’. He was a founder and later supremo (supreme leader) of the Katipunan movement, which started the Philippine Revolution. He is a national hero of the Philippines, and seen by some Filipino historians as the first president.
The Kawayan Torogan (also Torogan sa Kawayan) is a traditional Maranao torogan (house) built by Sultan sa Kawayan Makaantal in Bubung Malanding, Marantao, Lanao del Sur. Being the last standing example of the house of the elite members of the Maranao tribe, and the only remaining habitable torogan, it was declared as a National Cultural Treasure...
