 | |
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 81,189 (2010)[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 Philippines (Western Visayas) | |
| Languages | |
| Sulodnon,Hiligaynon,Kinaray-a,Aklanon,Filipino,English | |
| Religion | |
| Traditional religion andFolk Christianity (Roman Catholic). | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Visayans, otherFilipino peoples, otherAustronesian peoples |
TheSuludnon,[2] also known as thePanay-Bukidnon,Pan-ayanon, orTumandok,[3] are aVisayan group of people who reside in theCapiz-Antique-Iloilo mountainous area ofPanay in theVisayan islands of thePhilippines. They are one of the two only mostly non-Christianized group ofVisayan language-speakers in theWestern Visayas, along with the Halawodnon ofLambunao andCalinog, Iloilo and Iraynon-Bukidnon ofAntique.[4][5] Also, they are part of the widerVisayan ethnolinguistic group, who constitute the largestFilipino ethnolinguistic group.
Although they were once culturally related to the speakers of theKinaray-a,Aklanon, andHiligaynon languages, all of whom inhabit the lowlands of Panay, their isolation fromSpanish rule resulted in the continuation of apre-Hispanic culture and beliefs. They speak theIigbok language (also known as Ligbok or Sulod language), a member of the West Bisayan subdivision of theBisayan languages within theAustronesian language family.
The Panay Bukidnon are known for their Binanog dance, which mimics the flight of thePhilippine eagle, accompanied by anagung ensemble. Another dance of the same name is also performed by theBukidnonLumad ofMindanao, suggesting a cultural connection between the people of the WesternVisayas and northernMindanao in ancient times.[6][7] Apart from this, they also practice the use ofbamboomusical instruments, which they use to express themselves intraditional songs,dances, andepics.[8] They are also known for their detailedembroidery, known aspanubok.[9] The heritage of the panubok is celebrated in theTinubkan fashion show inIloilo City. The Sulud are also known for their traditional practices[10] on the mysticism of thebinukot and nabukot.[11]
Currently, the Sulud/Panay Bukidnon faces several challenges in their existence although the local governments of Panay have realized their importance and have begun establishing several projects that help preserve their culture.[12][13]
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