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Kaamulan Grounds, Malaybalay City


Kaamulan Grounds, Malaybalay City
Kaamulan Groundsis one of the best spot for a date, picnic, relaxing and even for big events in Bukidnon. The place is located right at the heart of Bukidnon- Malaybalay City; the City within the forest. Kaamulan Grounds is made in honoring of the tribes that once lived in Bukidnon and are still in attendance up to now. The tribes in Bukidnon are still very much appreciated and are very well respected. There are 7 hill tribes namely: Bukidnon, Higaonon, Talaandig, Manobo, Matigsalug, Tigwahanon and Umayamnon.Every 3rd week of February, a festival is celebrated honoring the 7 tribes of Bukidnon. The festival is then called Kaamulan Festival which originated from the tribal word “amul” which signifies “gathering or to gather”. It is in this gathering where the tribes meet, celebrate and rituals are made. The festival is simply made to attract all the people, promote the place from tourists and of course, to have fun. Read more…

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Pine trees of Malaybalay City

Pine trees of Malaybalay City

Subject of the photograph is a pine tree. Pine trees symbolize creativity, longevity, immortality and life. Pine trees are evergreen, resinous trees growing 3-80m tall with majority reaching at about 15-45m tall. Pines are long lived reaching at about 100-1,000 years while some species exceed to the years expected.

Pine trees are recognized with their needle-like leaves and cones. There are many pine trees found in our locale- Malaybalay City. They help complete the ecosystem of our forest. Pines are very much important to us, humans. They help us create fuel, timber and wood pulps. During Christmas season, they are commercially grown and used as a Christmas tree. Its cones are used as ornamentals while its needles can be used in making baskets, pots or trays.

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Pine trees of Malaybalay City

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