Comprising 17 cycles and a total of 72,000 lines, the Darangen celebrates episodes from Maranao history and the tribulations of mythical heroes. In addition to having a compelling narrative content, ...

The Darangen ni Bantugen consists of 17 parts and narrates the history of the Maranao, the people residing near Laka Lanao in Mindanao. In Maranao, the word Darangen means "to narrate in song." One of ...

The oral epic of the Maranao people from Lake Lanao region of Mindanao, was transformed into ballet at the recommendation of Armita Rufino, president of the Filipino Heritage Festival Inc., as one ...

TUBOD, Lanao del Norte (PIA) — The people in the province celebrated their rich cultural heritage through the Sagayan Festival as part of the annual Tourism Day’s weeklong celebration of the 65th Araw ...

For the "Dances of the World" opening ceremony of Miss World 2025 in India on May 10, Gravidez wore a Simeon Cayetano creation deeply inspired by the UNESCO-recognized Maranao epic Darangen.