KAAMULAN GROUNDS

The Kaamulan Grounds is one of the Nature Parks in Bukidnon. It was made in commendation to the many

tribes living in the region. These tribes are named Bukidnon, Higaonon, Talaandig, Manobo, Matigsalug,

Tigwahanon and Umayamnon. A lot of these ethnicities are spread throughout the whole island of Mindanaoare

 considered the ���old Filipinos��� in both culture and tradition which is why the Provincial Government showed

appreciation to these tribes for their efforts to maintain their culture

During the Kaamulan festival held every 3rd week of February up to March 10 (creation of Bukidnon as

province; 1917) in the Philippines, these tribes dress in full regalia, showing their most distinctive assets based

on their culture.

���Kaamulan��� came from the tribal word ���amul��� which signifies ���gathering or to gather���. It is during these

 gathering where the tribes people of Bukidnon celebrate something special, be it a ritual for becoming a Datu,

a wedding ceremony, a festival of thanksgiving, during harvest season, a peace rite, or some/all of these put

together. The Kaamulan is simply a gathering of smiles from all of the people who live in the region with

authenticity.

The Kaamulan Ground about a kilometer away from the main Provincial Grounds where most of Bukidnon���s

Provincial Offices are situated. It is 5-10 minutes away from the city center and is accessible by private

vehicles, multicab, motorella or solo motorcycles. When in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, don���t miss the

Kaamulan Grounds and see the different wonders of our ancestors��� culture and tradition, which until now, lives.