Lheck anne Anniban

INTRODUCTION

            In the early times, there were no records regarding the creation of Lubon as separated Barangay. Records show though that Lubon was already a barangay of the municipality of Kayan, then the seat of the munipical government. It was in 1959 that Tadian becam the Municipio. On the June 25, 1963, by virtue of executive order No. 42, Tadian became a regular municipality with Lubon as one of its Barangay.

            The first puroks were Lamagan, Dupagan, Soni, Guedayan, Tocucan. Then Bayngan and Kebasan were formed. When the Spaniards left, the purok Tampugo was created. It was in the early 1950’s that the purok of Bilig was created. Few years after, Baranggay Lubon is one of the luckiest beneficiaries of the DSWD core shelter housing project on year 2012 and the place they constructed the houses was named Toon, so after that Toon was not already a “pagsalolongan” but it was already became a one Purok in the barangay.

            There are different cultural beliefs and practice in lubon and some examples of this are:The language practices are “Inayan” and “Ub-ubo”. In “Inayan”, it is what they say to warn the people in doing such a bad actions or deeds while in “Ub-ubo” they gather together and help each other. They have also the belief which is the opening of the jar, this is a belief that there is a correct way in opening a jar to avoid bad events that will happen. Their rituals are “Abat d natey” and “Begnas”. In “Abat d natey”, if there is a wake, they should not go to fields to show their respect  while in “Begnas”, they are doing this when the society needs to thanks God for any important activities the society and community faces speacially planting and harvesting in the fields.. Aside from the said cultures above, there is also the works of arts which are the “inabel” and “Dap-ay”. In “Inabel”, there are different weave designs, patterns and styles of their cultural wears like “gabey” and “wanes” and thso patterns, designs and styles have different meaning, while in “Dap-ay”, this is a small open house that made of wood and “dap owan” that surrounded with stones where old men sit comforatable. The society will gather and conducted rituals, they also use the Dap-ay as there meeting place and standby area.

            Opening a Jar of tapey is a ritualistic ceremony performed on special occasions, gathering families and even marking the translation of a significant life , event or the passing of an elder. The jar is carefully sealed, revealing the contents within, which include rice wine and sacred relies.this act is seen as a spiritual connection between the living and the departed, as well as a means of invoking blessings and protection from the ancestors or upon the community. It exemplifies the profound respect for the past.the importance of continuity, and the enduring beliefs that shape the unique cultural tapestry of Lubon.

            Opening a jar of tapey is very uncommon belief in Lubon, so that researchers wants to know and give a documentation with this cultural practice and beliefs, where they aims to understand the donts and do’es in opening a jar of tapey and also to give information to the generations who does’nt know the bad effects of this beliefs if they ignore the correct way of opening it and lastly, to identify the correct way of opening the jar of tapey.

PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION

A captivating tradition known as “opening the jar” is deeply interwined with the beliefs and cultural heritage of its indigenous peoples. This sacred tradition passed down through generations, carries with an air of profound reverence and mystery. This jar is more than just a vessel;   it is a symbol of history,spirituaaly and intercorrectness. This age old practice revolves around a beautifully crafted, often heirloom jar, which is symbolic of a family’s history and prosperity.

To the people of Lubon, opening a jar of Tapey is not just a physical act, but a spiritual one, binding them to the past, present and future and strengthening the bonds that tie them to their ancient traditions.