A FILIPINO WELLNESS COMMUNITY? (Blaan Life In The Philippines)

[@BecomingFilipino]

I learned A LOT hanging out with this Blaan Community in South Cotabato. They are putting together a wellness community, to welcome visitors, and share parts of their culture. This video barely scratches the surface... I had so many amazing conversations with the locals here. Including a 98 year old Manong (you will see a clip in this video). I got so immersed in talking and learning with the locals, I didn't talk much to the camera. I hope you enjoy learning a little bit about the Blaan People with me. SMILE :)

[@cjvillejo4765]

Owhh!!! Kuya kulas

[@jasonbuguis1550]

Kulas I want you to go in tupi south cotabato near polomolok south cotabato

[@cjvillejo4765]

You are very friendly kuya kulas

[@toffeecrunch632]

YOU'RE BACK! We started to worry! Anyway, will watch now. Thanks and POWER ON!

[@miragracegupalto793]

Hi kulas. Blaan akung tribo.

[@gemelitopaclibar7347]

Kulas, that wellness community of the b'laans was one of the projects of the late Gina Lopez. She started it to help the community achieve a sustainable livehlihood to help preserve the environment and preserve the b'laan culture.

[@angelicatagusi9353]

Gemelito Paclibar not b'laan. Its blaan po .

[@blaanamericanboys9495]

I am proud to be Blaan, i was in this place few years ago as a teacher of the Blaan dalel Christian academy, i miss those people, those kids are my pupils, thank you so much Kulas for featuring our Blaan people, were the most creative people and very respectful indigenous people in the country, we Blaan are proud to be Blaan.bilaan words is using to bully us thats why we dont let any one called us bilaan! Mounth matutum is our ancestors weather telling and is a holy place for Blaan people.i am your big fans Kulas and now my very favorite Vlogger thank you so much! Seing this place bringing me back to the past. Sir Jow and ninong Jolito Dalama they are my very good friends.God bless you and always protect you where ever you go! Please visit Lamlifew community you learn more about Blaan there too..bong Salamat Flanek Kulas Dwata mifat di ge.

[@blaanamericanboys9495]

@So Bright your welcome and thank you

[@willardcardona5342]

The first time I heard about Blaan Culture and very educational to learn from you Kulas.....Ayos!....

[@camilolopez2817]

Dapat suportahan ito ng gobyerno para lalong ma preserve at mapalago at mapaunlad ang kulturang Pilipino!!!!

[@CesarMartinez-oc4xm]

Congratulations Mr. Ambassador. DOT have chosen the most talented and perfect ambassador together with the able support of Kumar the great.

[@GEmzOrdoyo]

10:01 remember Gina Lopez clips in #GDiariesPolomolok She supports Blaan Wellness Community (her legacy)

[@Amor_Landusa]

And this is it! Pinaka hihintay ko.. na upload na din. Proud BLAAN here .. thank you kulas 😘😘 God bless.

[@blaanamericanboys9495]

Blaan here too de gumdaam?

[@senpintravelsandmore]

You are very respectful of the culture Kulas. I am so grateful for your appreciation of the Filipino ways and traditions. I wish other foreign vloggers are as respectful as you are. I've lived in the United States for a long long time, and I could detect disingenuous or disrespectful attitudes of some of the foreign vloggers in the Philippines. They are so lucky to be in a land of friendly and hospitable people. They should show more appreciation.

[@erlindav.wambangco9030]

OMG what a nice place too KYLE , but again you capture our heart , nice of you being respecting the culture of BLAAN COMMUNITY , that an honor for representing to world. our way of living in some parts of the PHILS , thanks sharing vlogs , always be safe , GODBLESS 🙏👍🥰🇵🇭

[@dollycp1]

Congrats Kulas! You really deserved to be one of the Ambassadors of Phil Culture... Im a Filipino and its the first time I’ve heard of this community, very educational vlog... you really are truly becoming a Filipino! 👍

[@eme8217]

Kyle thank you sooo much for showing the world my culture,,#proudblaan here

[@ellacabillonreyes6503]

Thank you Kyle “kulas” for sharing this educational information about the Blaan community in the Philippines . Mabuhay and God bless you always ❣️

[@dawsoncreekinthephilippines]

What a beautiful view from that wellness community, I am always so fascinated with the weaving you have shown in so many videos bro. It is so amazing how they can do such intricate works of art. I really need to go see how it is mad ass well Love their amazing craft. Very cool video as always.

[@turkzilla777]

Thank you for presenting our tribe blaan ! Watching here from kuwait !

[@napoleontorres8379]

you are now officially the Philippine tourism ambassador.

[@bolinaonostalgic]

Great to see indigenous culture of one of the many tribes in the Philippines being show case. Our culture is rich and very diverse. Thanks for your wonderful vlog. Hello from California!

[@LakeSebuHighlandz]

Blaan and Tboli.. almost same culture.. Proud South Cotabateño... hello sa mga taga Canahay, Surallah..

[@rodmarc15]

I will patronize everything in this community in a heartbeat. I love the concept in which this community shares their philosophy.

[@BecomingFilipino]

Such a wonderful concept and wonderful to see what they are putting together and sharing

[@rodmarc15]

@@BecomingFilipino It is lovely and I can't ignore the facts that my countrymen is doing everything in their capacity to restore their character and dignity. It is mindblowing.

[@sweetydiaz3488]

I never knew that this community do exist in Philippines They’re so artistic and very different amongst other culture.Thanks again for showing us a unique and diverse community.

[@arthurgulili9435]

Hi Flanek Kulas...It's me Flanek Jao.I wanna say thank you for your visit,I watch the video during your visit. I appreciate it much.Bong salamat #BlaanTourGuide #JaoDudez #AmguoVillage

[@BecomingFilipino]

Wishing you all the best flanek!

[@arthurgulili9435]

@@BecomingFilipino forever thankful with you Kulas...

[@a25riel]

Wow..!! I wish all filipinos will have a wellness community like them

[@floranteguron3513]

Kyle's official trip to d wellness community of d Blaan ppl w/ TPB personnel. Those attires worn by d ladies are colorful n strikingly beautiful. And d BnB structures are purely built w/ organic materials. Ur stay in one of those structures will definitely reminds ur in d provincial setting n not in d city, n that's d whole idea to rest n rejuvenate peacefully. The trip is educational n promotes what d Blaan community has to offer as a potential tourist spot. Tnx Kyle ur a humble person n treats everyone w/ respect...

[@BecomingFilipino]

Really looking forward to going back, and spending a few nights there... so wonderful how they are opening up and sharing so much beauty :)

[@floranteguron3513]

I'm glad TPB allowed u to stay using same vlog format, it simplies ur hectic life lately. Tnx 4 d highlighted comment. Ur life in PH is definitely evolving n hope will fulfill ur purposes of ur stay in Pinas :) Note: Tried to reply by email but failed. Been trying to figure out what's wrong. Kyle/Therine pls don't think I've been ignoring ur emails coz i"m not.

[@lonsmith5198]

Rich, natural looking landscape and people here, you look right at home K. Keep up the great work in your new role in tourism. Cannot wait to see where your effective, passionate and respectful ground work takes us all next. Always travel/B safe.

[@Lapojapo]

Very moving Kulas, now I understand my roots very well. Thank you so much...

[@mannygreywolfsdb9936]

I hope this can be promoted as an alternative to going to the beach. Sa cool, fresh air and vegetables, away from traffic and electronics alternative naman. :)

[@kidlatkawayan2674]

WOW. That Blaan village was so beautiful.

[@CesarMartinez-oc4xm]

Wow. I was surprised to learn the Blaan dialect using the letter "f". This is unique. I think no other dialect is similar to theirs.

[@ricocapitan4944]

Yes Blaan prefer using letter F than P.

[@joelmacapil5098]

what i really like about you kulas is your attitude,you always try to understand and embraces culture all around the philippines...that my friend is a simple way of respect....godbless you always brad kulas....amping permi...

[@narib2257]

I love it when people read through instinct. They such amazing energy and spirit. I wanna meet them someday.

[@sethjosephlopezmadrigal8312]

It was so amazing and very educational tour for us whom haven't been touring in the Philippines. First time to hear BLAAN COMMUNITY and their culture. Thanks Kulas and Kumar. Hoping Bitbit will allso come to your travel.

[@gudlaniahmalit2782]

Please do come.

[@aliciaali2750]

✌Peace😀Informative，entertaining，historical，educational dats it Super Kulas👍Amazing n awesome.thanx God bless u more👍✋🌟👼

[@piscesrhea_paul3846]

Thank you for sharing nice videos 👏👏👏👍👍👍kulas ..... nice village 👏👏👏

[@keitiumeki2151]

like philippines countri.....

[@charlietree776]

That was a HUGE TREE at the end of your video🌳 Cool vid, Bromigo! Very interesting !

[@likeit9292]

Blaan has the most artistic clothes in the philippines.

[@BecomingFilipino]

They are definitely beautiful!

[@kennethresane894]

pinoy Tradition Blaan are the subculture of Tboli

[@klober5114]

Beautiful weaving! Amazing community! Thank you Kulas for sharing! I’m learning more about PH! More power!

[@BecomingFilipino]

Thanks for learning with me!

[@rodmarc15]

Long live the cultural heritage of the Philippines. Every region's culture is unique in itself. I am loving it. Thanks Kulas for proliferating the extensive beauty of the country's cultural diversity.

[@stephaniesuarez2387]

Congrats Kulas keep on watching your vlog more more more vlogs we love you 🌹❤️🌹

[@johnramilcasin5447]

Kulas may the bless you Always because you show to the world the great culture and the hospitable of every Filipino for me you are real PINOY

[@rm_alfaro]

Man, how can you not noticed the old tree in the background?! The tree trunk was so freaking big, lol! Congrats Kyle, the Tourism Promotions Board has chosen the right man for the job! I couldn't think of anyone better who can do it with real sincerity!

[@cecilepascuaonthego167]

I'm learning a lot from this video Kyle.Thank you for sharing...

[@sisingsoxph]

Thanks for taking me home, kulas. I haven't been to Mindanao for 7 years now. I miss my hometown a lot.

[@cesarmontera2247]

Dapat sana talaga ang lahat ng tribu sa Bansa natin ay pinopondohan at pinatatayuan ng museo sa kanilang mga lugar para ma-preserve ang ating mga kultura. Magkaroon ng film showing sa bawat museo. Magkaroon ng hospital at colleges/Universities sa kani-kanilang mga tribu para sabay sabay na natututo ang lahat at walang napag-iiwanan.

[@Hi-vw7fg]

Thank you Kulas for this educational and fun vlog. You are amazing for showing to the world and Filipinos the beauty of many cultures and places in the Philippines that I myself did not know and never been. I love that you are showing Mindanao it's positive and many beautiful sides. Growing up we only knew Mindanao as a place of fighting between military and Muslim. Thank you for introducing us to many tribes and cultures there that we didn't know. God bless and take care always.

[@BecomingFilipino]

Thanks for being part of this journey!! Power On!

[@pinay-americanlife1443]

Wow I like the cloth. I'm sure Miss Universe Catriona Gray will like it too!

[@maganojr]

How beautiful mindanao is.only if they only get rid of those terrorizing mindanao,it's a heaven on earth.

[@kawaiiafangirl]

True. There's so much culture in the Mindanao region but a lot of tourists (and even other Filipinos) wouldn't venture down there bc of fear of terrorist activities. The Luzon region has Metro Manila, the Cordilleras region, Batanes, etc., and the Visayas has a lot of beaches but Mindanao has a lot of gems as well.

[@jenevy7561]

I miss my hometown Polomolok so much!Thank you for featuring my ancestors culture..I may not learn their language and culture but I still brag that I’m a descendant of a Blaan..

[@SylvetF37]

This practices - preserved and be taught to the next generation 👍🏻. Those bead works & tela! 💜 ang ganda talaga pag sila may gawa 👌🏻 walang katulad. So much effort and time just for these designs.. a treasure really 💎

[@m3Lnavigator]

Good job Kulas! For featuring nd interacting with one of Phil's. indigenous tribe (Blaan). I miss this classic segment of yours featuring different tribes in the Philippines. I hope more in the future. Good luck brad!

[@papason5153]

Wow another place to visit in SoCot

[@ninz2846]

You are really perfect for that job brother. Keep it up and power on!

[@milagroscaluya4082]

Sooo nice BILAAN weaving design. Love it. Hope I can visit this community if Covid is. Nice vlog KULAS. POWER ON ALWAYS.

[@lingaw1219]

thanks kulas,proud pure blaan here

[@aliasmarg8ta127]

Thank you for this very rare opportunity to visit this community. I have never heard of the B'laan until today.

[@gabrielvicente780]

Very impressive Kulas to see and experienced the way of life in Polomolok Cotabato. You are truly the type of person promoting our beautiful cultures throughout the world, because you fully embraced our way of life, the love to the people all around you. We thank you for sharing your life's journey. God bless

[@lloydernestvlogs3262]

This kind of people is one of the kindnest,warmest heart u can associate with here in d phil..KEEP IT UP toursim ambassador KULAS❤🤙

[@jessicaiturralde6871]

Kulas thank you so much. This vlog is so interesting. I learn so many things from you that I myself don't know about some parts of my country and around it. Power up to you and your team. GODBLESS!

[@inataytv2907]

thanks bro for visiting us. I'm proud blaan.

[@reenadagatan9210]

I'm learning a lot, thank you Kulas..

[@AFSHomestead]

That is a very interesting tourism project to be part of. There is a close collaboration or connection between the native US and Mexico tribesmen and the Mindanao area because at one time what were called by Spain "Capitanias" one was in Mexico and part of this Capitania included the Mindanao area and that is even the reason Bisayan has so much Spanish mixed and some are practically like Spanish, in this case Chavacano, that is spoken in Zamboanga City fluently. There is plenty of cultural affinities as a result of these exchanges under the Spaniard Capitania including names like Acapulco and many others. This whole thing is very interesting and it calls my attention because my father side of the family is and proven by my DNA 45% from Spain/Portugal. The way they dance there and the way they operate and even eat is very similar to the indians in Southern US and Mexico, like the cassava balls, the adobos, etc. Not related, another Capitania was out of Havana Cuba and where I live now Florida State was part of that Cuban Capitania.I grew up in Chicago and after relocating to the south all of this has become interesting to research. Last year I was in Cebu and on my next trip lets see if we could meet. Kula and kumar have fun and enjoy your new venture...congrats...

[@ronniepalaganas2832]

nice one kyle.....new chapter of your life tourism advocacy...

[@violetahanisch6573]

Hello kyle Nice to see you 👌👌👌and also your having NICE MUSIC LIKE it🤟🤟🤟💃🕺💃👍👍👍😍😍😍💙💙💙

[@ihoiha4063]

You deserved millions subscribers kulas. We love you. 😊

[@zyralaco1726]

Thank you for making this video...I'm so happy..😉😉thank you for showing us our traditional and also our culture. .

[@jmbchannel5020]

Hello Kulas! Thank You so much for showing the world and appreciate our culture, I am Blaan my self pure blooded and proud of it, my parents are both from Sarangani which is most of the Blaan people or community are from Cotabato or Gensan or Sarangani, most of the people here in the PH are not familiar with it, I remember someone I met in our company events, he was asking what dialect I spoke, and I said I'm Blaan, he was surprises because thy never heard of it, hopefully more and more Filipino will be educated about us and the different dialect and culture of its tribe in Mindanao and the whole philippinese, super Thank You and God Bless Flanek, nifat'em ktūham(Good Bless Brother, Ingatan mo sarili mo) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Whats cool about us is we Blaan we have different tone and intonation when it comes to speak, words also, you have a lot of things or words to learn about us, my friends sometime heard me speak my native tongue, they thought I was speaking in Veitamese/Thai or Indian or Chinese,😂😂😂

[@rosaosano7848]

Proud blaan here and i always there before when im the Philippines,,, miss that place too much see you soon my hometown ♥️♥️

[@brianbaxter3913]

A very interesting vlog. Nice to see the customs and traditions are passed down from one generation to the next. Not sure I would be able to do the weaving but could do the eating part haha.

[@anythingsblogging8367]

Thsnks brother's for introducing this i love it...

[@timebuybeats]

so sad that the foreigner is doing the job of spreading awareness towards culture preservation...it should be us filipinos who should be doing it......this should be a wake up call for all of filipinos...but still big thumbs up to kulas for doing this...thanks man...!!keep up.. #tangkilikinangsarilingatin

[@kawaiiafangirl]

Ironically, it was Western people who darn near erased a lot of native Filipino culture. Lmao. I know Canadians didn't do anything bad to us but it's easier for foreign KZbinrs to get views in the Philippines than Filipino KZbinrs. Kulas shows a lot of respect and a yearning of knowledge for Filipino culture but we can't deny that Filipinos love it when foreigners (particularly White people) show an interest for the Philippines.

[@kennethestoconing8644]

I'm Half Blaan from Davao OCC but I'm proud Bong salamat!❤️

[@bsaldy]

Man thank you for promoting my province #SouthCotabato.

[@T2E9S9]

Wow nice collaboration, everythings new to me. I like what she weaves one day if Gods willing i would like to go and have one of those. The natine girls are pretty and cute, i like the wellness ideas the snacks and BB. Great viseo. Was it yummy? Good luck and thank you again kulas. God bless you

[@dennisaguarilles9192]

Nice. In south cotabato blaan and tboli culture is being preserve not only for them but for all the people to know that in South Cotabato is compose of The indigenous people the Muslim and the settlers from Luzon and Visayas. Peace to all

[@cleofegeier8445]

Hi Kulas thanks that you show this Video one of Ours Kultur in the Philippines

[@chillippines7406]

Blaan tribe is the another local tribe in part of mindanao around at south central mindanao,for ex,BLAAN,MANUBO,TIBOLI,TEDURAY,has a part of cultural tribe here in mindanao and i proud and thank you for sharing the details and support the origin of the land

[@nickodalimbangofficial5004]

Hi sir I'm Nicko I proud to say I'm a blaan sir.. thank you for Go to cotabato.

[@edzeljereza8234]

welcome back kulas! love those colorful beads they wear on their hair and it's wonderful to see that the culture is still alive within the youth.

[@scorpio7seven28]

They should protect the food from flies! Hope this place receives the tourism boost and attracts the tourists attention!

[@richeljerman5469]

thank you kulas for sharing this video,I'm happy to see one of the Philippines native traditions...

[@mikemikie8312]

Hello Kyle, this kind of video is what I'm excited about show casing these important communities in and around the Philippines which would otherwise be hidden and not seen , thanks to the Tourism Promotions Board and your blessing to be invited with them in promoting these wonderful communities the Blaan are truly gifted in weaving and many other skills they have mastered . More and more of these important videos please and thank the Blaan community for sharing with us all :)

[@geraldinebaysa5494]

Wow kalami sa budbod na balanghoy.

[@cinejeff]

Twas a wonderful immersion..good job kuya kulas

[@unityinfaithkasbakasdikafa8039]

Proud Blaan... Proud Pilipino ❤️

[@garrethmoroney285]

Awesome vlog kulas really cool watching your video thank you for sharing and I look forward to your next vlog and as they say THATS ALL SHE WROTE

[@BecomingFilipino]

I really enjoyed interacting at this community.... I learned a lot and had a lot of experiences you wouldn't have seen on camera. I am going to go back here in the near future and spend lots of time!

[@garrethmoroney285]

I’m looking forward to it now I’m watching one of ur old vlogs from March 16th 2017 Canadian girl finds love on top of a jeepney in the Philippines Funny

[@mommyems5096]

Proud Blaan here. Bong Salamat Flanek.

[@christopherfrancisfaustino4635]

Congratulations. Thank you for being a filipino.

[@kakulabas9593]

Thats my tribe im so proud be BLAAN Nice Kuya Kulas For visit Blaan people

[@2753nikkyo]

Beautiful Philippines, Beautiful Culture, Thank you much..Ambassador Kulas. You should be a citizen of the Philippines. And I'm very sure millions of Pilipino will agree on that. :)

[@hooksknotslove1528]

Kulas thank you so much for sharing all your adventures with us Filipinos! I have been in the U.S. (Utah) since 1977 and prayerfully will have a chance to balikbayan diha. We are from Cebu :)

[@bayratfilms4922]

I've been visiting Tampakan, Lampitak High School, Bulldog Mountain, and the Blaan Community for about 10 years...you should go to the indiginous festival...I think it is in June...interesting i learned good morning as (spelled phonetically) afweh fata fatik

[@BecomingFilipino]

So great! Thanks for sharing. I will ask the community more about that

[@rumetairlife151]

It's so nice to live in there kulas,fresh air and the food is very local and not process ...

[@laguyanjoan9433]

Good morning sir Kyle ,that's soo delicious food they prepare ,enjoy and god bless ,I love the costumes they wear

[@msfe313]

❤🌴🌈 Just WOW!!! What beautiful people, culture, community and land! Definitely will visit the next time we're back in the Philippines! ❤ from the States

[@jhiefrancis2594]

They are beautiful people..❤ Salamat for sharing kulas..😊

[@BecomingFilipino]

Such a wonderful community

[@francishamdan2nd181]

Kulas the best ka, full package👍🏻👍🏻😉 daghan kog natun an saimo salamat saimong vlog CANADIAN PAWERRR!!

[@edgardoaguilar5393]

Again, the proper way Bulaqueños eat banana leaf-wrapped suman is as follows: • lift the leaf flap on one end of the suman • without unwrapping the leaf, tear the flap end along the grain, pulling the torn leaves and exposing the suman • bite and tear • repeat A very neat way to eat suman.

[@knowfel]

Hi kulas...! Its been awhile since you uploaded your vlog. But worth waiting because you visit again my place. Really thankful for this. Remembering my place for almost 10year's. God bless and have a happy trip.

[@laagtabaivlog9022]

This is I've been waiting for.. Atlast nkapag upload kana, Kulas.. Miss your Vlog.. Thank you for visiting the Blaan community..

[@rcabcastv3066]

Thank you for appreciating my culture kuya kulas ❤️

[@elgrandchiloteenmascarado1069]

wonderful video bro you keep me coming back for more