The Alangan language is a language spoken by Mangyans in the province of Mindoro in the Philippines. Alangan is spoken by 2,150 people in the following municipalities of north-central Mindoro ( Ethnologue ).

Alangan is their local name for a river coming down from the upper slopes of Mt Halcon; its fertile valleys are occupied by a considerable number of Mangyan. The term alangan originates in the root word alang, a tree trunk used as a bridge. A story has it …

2023年4月16日 · Through their unique culture and way of life, the Alangan Mangyan tribe remains an integral part of Oriental and Occidental Mindoro’s rich history and heritage. Based on the feature story written by Luis T. Cueto, Ph.D./PIA

2023年8月13日 · Nestled within the provinces of Oriental and Occidental Mindoro, a unique group of Indigenous Peoples thrives—the Alangan Mangyan. Their abode rests predominantly at the base of the majestic Mt. Halcon, a setting that adds to the mystique of their existence.

2023年8月10日 · One of the existing Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in the provinces of Oriental and Occidental Mindoro is the Alangan Mangyan. Most of them are living at the foot of Mt. Halcon. According to the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), most of the Alangans live near the riverbank of the Alangan River.

2016年5月28日 · Due to the vast amount of external influences, many of the Alangan Mangyans shift from the communal balaylakoy – a shared living space for up to 20 famiies – to individual houses Open ...

The Alangan live in the mountainous interior of Mindoro Island. They live in settlements of five to twelve single-family houses, situated on slopes near mountain streams and named after the oldest resident. They are Mangyans, but do not use the Indic script.

2022年2月15日 · “Alangan” refers to a river flowing down the slopes of Mount Halcon. The name originates from alang or “fallen tree used as a bridge.” An ancestor is believed to have once used an alang to cross a raging river in order to return home. …

The Alangan tribe is one of the eight Mangyan tribes of the island of Mindoro, each with a completely distinctive culture and language. In the earlier days, the Mangyan Alangans were known to live in these great houses where up to 20 families, usually of the same ancestry, share one living space.

The Alangan Mangyan, one of the main ethnolinguistic groups in Mindoro, are characterized by their unique relationship with their environment and significant ethnobotanical practices. Their nomenclature reflects their geographical identity, derived from the Alangan River which plays a vital role in their cultural narrative.