These images were taken during theT'nalak Parade and Street Dancing Competition, two main attractions of the T’nalak Festival which is being held every July in Koronadal City, South Cotabato Province in celebration of its Foundation Anniversary.
Dressed in colorful costumes and exquisite ornaments, dancers representing the T’boli, B’laan, and other tribal groups perform street dancing with every beat of live musical/drum instruments. . 
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| Contingents in the T’nalak street dancing are divided into three categories, each representing the three great cultures that coexist in South Cotabato Province: First is the Kasadyahan sa Kapatagan (Merrymaking in the plains) – representing the Christian settlers; Second is the Kasagayan a Lalan (Maguindanaoan) – depicts the vibrant culture of the Moro people; and Third, Madal Be’Lan which portrays the Lumad (particularly of the T’boli and B’laan peoples) indigenous culture. |
