Sarimanok

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This article is about the mythical bird. For the boat, see Sarimanok (vinta).

Sarimanok
Mythical creature
Similar entitiesVíðópnir
Simurgh
Other name(s)Papanoka "Mra"
"Mara patik"
CountryPhilippines
RegionMindanao

The Sarimanok (Pronunciation: sá·ri·ma·nók), also known as papanok in its feminine form,[1] is a legendary bird of the Maranao people, who originate from Mindanao, an island in the Philippines, and part of Philippine mythology. It comes from the words sari and manok. Sari means "assorted" or "various", while manok originally meant "bird" as evidenced by early Spanish colonial sources, but came to mean only "chicken", which is how it is understood today (i.e. the creature is a "bird/chicken of assorted colors").

Description

The Sarimanok is the legendary bird that has become a ubiquitous symbol of Maranao art. It is depicted as a fowl with colorful wings and feathered tail, holding a fish on its beak or talons. The head is profusely decorated with scroll, leaf, and spiral motifs. It is said to be a symbol of good fortune.[2][3][4]

Origin

See also: Anito § Spirit animals
A sarimanok carving

The Sarimanok is derived from a totem bird of the Maranao people, called Itotoro. According to the Maranao people, the Itotoro is a medium to the spirit world via its unseen twin spirit bird called Inikadowa.

According to the later

Day of Resurrection would come once this celestial rooster ceased to crow.[5]

Cultural significance

Sarimanok inspired costume in Aliwan 2019

According to the tradition, the sarimanok is never displayed by itself. It must be displayed with the set of flags, standards and vexilloids. At present, this is not totally true; sarimanok may be placed on the top of the umbrella of a Sultan or dignitary, and also, the Mindanao State University has adopted it for the graduation exercises following a non-traditional use.[6][7]

Abdulmari Asia Imao uses the Sarimanok as a motif for some of his artworks which helped popularize the creature.[8]

The

Nicanor Reyes, Sr.[9]

The Philippine television network

peacock
, which remains the company's official logo to this day. The Sarimanok was re-used in 2004 on plugs of its regional broadcasts. The ABS-CBN News Channel was also originally launched as the Sarimanok News Channel in 1996 and used the name until 1999.

The Philippine float entry for the 1998 Tournament of Roses Parade featured a giant 55-foot Sarimanok which also won the "Most Beautiful Float from Outside the USA” honors.[10][11]

The Sarimanok was also the logo of Spirit of Manila Airlines, a short-lived airline which only lasted from 2011 to 2012.

See also

References

  1. ^ Peralta, Jesus T. (1980). "Southwestern Philippine Art". Anthropological Papers (National Museum (Philippines)) (7): 32–34.
  2. ^ Philippine Arts and Culture: Sarimanok. Accessed August 28, 2008.
  3. ^ Geocities: Sarimanok. Accessed August 28, 2008.
  4. ^ Kipas: Kulintang Ensemble. Accessed August 28, 2008.
  5. ^ The Manila Times Internet Edition: Adorning the Sarimanok. Accessed July 29, 2007
  6. ^ Royal Sultanates of Lake Lanao Archived September 30, 2007, at the Wayback Machine. Accessed August 28, 2008.
  7. ^ ABC: Under the Crescent Moon. Accessed August 28, 2008.
  8. ^ "Abdulmari Asia Imao". National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Archived from the original on February 15, 2015. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
  9. ^ Tambayan, The Official Magazine of the FEU Advocate, March 2012, Vol.8
  10. ^ Pelayo, Larry; Casuco, David (2011). "The Philippines' long history with the Rose Parade". Balita Filipino News.
  11. ^ "Giant Sarimanok, Jeepney at Rose Parade". The Philippine Star. January 2, 1998 – via Philippine Headline News Online.

External links

  • Media related to Sarimanok at Wikimedia Commons
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