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Tausug Familiarization Course Tausug Familiarization Course 1 Who are the Tausugs? Tausug is one of the 170 dialects spoken on the Philippine Islands. The word Tausug comes from the word tau, which means “man,” and sug, which means “current.” So, Tausug means “people of the current.” Some say the name comes from "Tau Ma Isug," which means “the brave people.” In Sabah, Malasia, the Tausugs are known as the Suluk people. The Tausugs are part of the larger Moro ethnic group that constitutes the sixth largest ethnic group in the Philippines. Tausug is a Visayan language of the Austronesian (Bisaya or Bahasa sug) family. However, the Tausugs do not consider themselves Bisaya (Christian connotations) because of their strong Muslim heritage. Where do the Tausugs live? The Tausug native speakers are predominately located in the Philippine Islands, which is in the western Pacific Ocean between Indonesia and Malaysia and off the southeastern coast of Asia. Taiwan is north of the Philippines, and Borneo lies to the south. Specifically, the Tausugs represent the majority of the population in the province of Sulu (Jolo) and are a minority in the provinces of Zamboanga del Sur, Basilan, and Tawi- Tawi. There is also a large population of Tausugs in all parts of Sabah, Malaysia. The province of Sulu is comprised of 2,600 islands and islets and is at the southern most tip of the Philippines. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_peso 2 The Currency The island monetary system was established on May 1, 1852. The Filipino monetary units are in pesos. These are in increments of 100 sentimos (centavos). Paper notes are in denominations of 2,000 (commemorative), 1,000, 500, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 2 pesos. Coins are in denominations of 1, 5, 10, and 25 sentimos and in 1, 5, and 10 pesos. There are also Mexican coins (pesos) in circulation, but coins minted in Manila are worth more than the Mexican coins. The exchange rate is approximately 50 Filipino pesos per U.S. dollar. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/philippine_peso The Climate The climate of Sulu is warm and humid throughout the year, with temperatures hovering around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, or 26.5 degrees Celsius. Precipitation is constant throughout the year. The wet monsoon season is typically from June to October, and the dry season starts in November and ends sometime around May, although it is not a pronounced dry season. Sulu is located outside the typhoon belt 3 The Population and the Economy The population of the Philippines is over 48 million people, and of this number, 953,000 are Tausugs. In addition, there are approximately 300,000 Tausugs living in Malaysia. Most of the Pilipino population is Roman Catholic; however, most of the Tausugs are Muslims, and they represent 7 percent of the population. Tausugs make a living through agriculture or by fishing, trading, or raising livestock. They grow rice on fields and use cattle or water buffalo as their draft animals. They also grow corn, cassava, millet, sorghum, sesame, peanuts, yams, eggplants, beans, tomatoes, and onions. The principal cash crops are coconuts, coffee, abaca, and fruit. The fruit includes mangoes, mangosteens, bananas, jackfruits, durians, lanzones, and oranges. The Tausugs who do not own land find other ways to make a living. Some fish using nets and traps. Others are involved in handcrafts, and there are also the traders. Some of the handcrafts that Tausugs are known for include household items that are made from bamboo and bladed weapons. The women also make mats and woven head cloths to sell at local markets. Other Tausugs are involved in trade. The Tausugs have always conducted trade with the Chinese. However, there are some who make a living through the economic activity of smuggling between Sulu and the ports of Malaysia. Both sexes share in farm work. Men tend to do the heavier work while women tend to the gardens. And, both males and females engage in trade; however, it is the males who are involved in fishing, metalwork, and smuggling, although women will sometimes be responsible for the books of these operations. 4 History and Culture The Tausug people have traditionally been tied to their social, political, and religious organizational stratifications based on a rank hierarchy. Today, they are still very status conscious and have respect for rank that leads to social upward mobility. In the past, there were three rankings: nobles, commoners, and slaves. The men of nobility could hold the title of a datu. These titles were passed along through the fathers and had regional power as either royal or ordinary datus, depending on their relationship to the ruling sultan. Those who could claim a lineage from the Prophet Sulu Sultanate with two recognized linage heirs to the Sulu Sultanate Kingdom were called salip and were highly respected. Commoners made up 80 percent of the local population. They lacked title as well as rank. However, common men could move up and be fully recognized in a position of rank, wealth, and power. Slavery was a part of the Tausug culture until it was abolished when the Americans occupied Sulu in 1899. Foreign traders knew of Sulu long before the Spaniards colonized Cebu. Jolo was a striving city when Cebu and Manila were mere settlements. The ethnic groups in Sulu, which included the Tausugs, were united under the Sulu sultanate. During the fourteenth century, Islam was introduced to the people living on Sulu Island, including the Tausugs. When the Spaniards came, they waged successive battles against the Muslims in the south. These battles were known as the Moro Wars (1578 to 1898). Spain attempted to colonize the area; however, Spanish sovereignty over Jolo (Sulu) was never recognized by the Tausugs. Eventually, in 1646, the Spaniards left. During the nineteenth century, the Spaniards returned to occupy Sulu. The Tausugs lost the city of Jolo when Governor General Malcampo was able to destroy the fort at Jolo as a means to prevent the smuggling of ammunition to interior forces. Spain remained in control until the Spanish-American War. In 1899, the Bates Treaty transferred Spanish control of the Philippines (including the land belonging to the Tausugs) to the Americans. The Tausug Sulu sultanate would not accept American sovereignty even though the Americans recognized the sultan and chief government and adopted a policy of non- interference in the Muslim areas. However, conflicts continued to become a problem for the Americans. These conflicts led to the Philippine-American War. After three years of war, the Americans had control over the Philippines, and consequently, they introduced religious, political, and social changes. 5 From 1913 to 1969, several governmental reforms were administered to help integrate the Muslims into the mainstream society. Since Muslim law is deeply rooted in Islamic beliefs, anything that counters their ideology was considered to be pervasive and evil against their way of life. Therefore, integration was difficult to administer because the Tausug considered these policies a threat to their beliefs and values. Then in 1946, when the U.S. was preparing to give the Philippines commonwealth its independence, the people of Mindanao and Sulu argued that they should not be incorporated in the new nation because of their different cultures and religions. They felt that their land should not be given to people other than the Moros. On August 1, 1989, the Organic Act for Mindanao (Republic Act 673) gave the Mindanao region more autonomy. However, these resettlement programs have intensified the competition for the region’s natural resources and land and have intruded upon the Muslim’s ancestral lands. These conflicts can become violent and continue to this day. http://www.answers.com/topic/sulu 6 Customs Tausugs are proud, adventurous, independent, and brave. They passionately embrace a traditional religious and political ideology. They are known for their zest for life and for their savvy business and seaworthy enterprises. In addition, their Islamic and Indonesian cultural ties are reflected in their beautiful handicrafts, such as brass artifacts and jewelry, and in their dress, music, and dance. Beautiful Muslim mosques are found throughout this region as a result of Islam being introduced here in the fourteenth century by Makdum, a Muslim missionary. Tausugs follow the Islamic beliefs and practices of the Quran, which is considered the word of God and is the source of their laws, values, beliefs, and behavior. In addition, Tausugs have transcended some of their indigenous beliefs into their religious practices from the supernatural world. Tausugs celebrate numerous holidays and feasts throughout the year. The biggest celebration is Hari Raya Puasa, which marks the end of a long 30-day fast called Ramadan. Marriage Traditionally, marriages are arranged to first or second cousins; however, most young adults are now starting to choose their own spouses. In the Tausug society, there is no generally approved method for courting. While there are opportunities for young marriageable people to meet in the community, a young man cannot publicly confront an unmarried girl. His knowledge of her must be indirect and based on her reputation, parental background, appearance, and demeanor. Mere touching the opposite sex is regarded as a prelude to sexual relations. Marriage by negotiation between the parents is ideal as it is legally proper and least likely to lead to violent conflict. Usually, the boy will privately suggest the name of a girl to his parents. If they dislike his choice, he can threaten to abduct her. If they insist that he marry an undesirable girl, he can threaten to run away from home. Abduction is a quick, relatively inexpensive way for a young man to get the girl he desires who might otherwise not be available.
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