Postcards from South Cotabato #1
The Surallah Cultural Landmark also called the Tri-People Monument is the province's newest attraction. An artwork by acclaimed Mindanao sculpture Kublai Ponce Millan, the landmark was unveiled last March 15, 2011. It gives tribute to the tri-people living in the area - the T'bolis, Muslims and the Christian settlers. It also highlights Surallah's local produce.
At the center of this landmark is a towering 60-feet high 2-string indigenous T'boli musical instrument called Hegalong surrounded by huge elongated leaves of endemic bulb plant called Bohung. Around the Bohung are two giant drums called T'nonggong, gigantic sculpted human figures of T'bolis, Muslims and Christians playing musical instruments, dancing and smiling while others holding local produce - grains, vegetables, fish and fruits.
TRI-PEOPLE MONUMENT in Surallah, South Cotabato
At the center of this landmark is a towering 60-feet high 2-string indigenous T'boli musical instrument called Hegalong surrounded by huge elongated leaves of endemic bulb plant called Bohung. Around the Bohung are two giant drums called T'nonggong, gigantic sculpted human figures of T'bolis, Muslims and Christians playing musical instruments, dancing and smiling while others holding local produce - grains, vegetables, fish and fruits.