Aeta Culture and History

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Who are the Aeta?

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The Aeta are among the earliest inhabitants of the Philippines.

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Where do many Aeta communities live?

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Many Aeta communities can be found in Southern Luzon, in mountainous and forested areas.

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What do the Aeta believe about their creation?

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They believe they were created by Apo Namalyari, a supreme deity.

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How did the Aeta make decisions?

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They made decisions through discussion and agreement, not by having a king.

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What is kaingin?

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Kaingin is a method of shifting cultivation practiced by the Aeta.

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What do the Aeta collect from nature?

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They collect wild fruits, vegetables, and honey.

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What rituals do the Aeta perform?

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They perform rituals like pag-aanito to heal or appease spirits.

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What do the Aeta wear?

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They wear simple clothes made from natural materials.

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What do the tattoos of the Aeta represent?

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The tattoos show identity, bravery, and beauty.

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How has colonization affected the Aeta?

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Colonization took their ancestral lands and pressured them to adopt mainstream culture.