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Hanunoo ( IPA: [hanunuʔɔ] ), also rendered Hanunó'o, is one of the scripts indigenous to the Philippines and is used by the Mangyan peoples of southern Mindoro to write the Hanunó'o language. [1] [2]
The Hanunó'o script is used to write love songs or ʼambāhan, and also for correspondence. About 70% of the Hanunó'o are able to read and write their language, and there is at least one person in each family who is literate. The script is also known as Mangyan Baybayin or Surat Mangyan.
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Jan 8, 2024 · In this article, we will delve into the roots, script, phonology, dialects, and modern usage of the Hanunó’o language. By understanding the intricacies of this language, we can gain a deeper appreciation for the linguistic and cultural heritage of the Mangyan people.
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Hanunoo music is reserved for celebrating festive occasions. They range from lullabies, recollections of wars, lamentations, stories, and harana or love poems when courting women. The instruments they play include several kinds of flutes such as the palawta, pituh, and bangsi, and a type of aerophone budyung.