Ifugao House - The Philippines Today
WEBOct 20, 2021 · Locally called fale or bale, this traditional house is from Mayoyao, in northern Ifugao. Like most traditional houses in the Cordillera, the Ifugao bale is constructed from hand-hewn timber, runo, and cogon grass (Scott 1962).
Ifugaos urged to preserve native houses - ABS-CBN News
WEBMay 18, 2018 · The native Ifugao house called “Bale” is commonly seen in Ifugao. It has three levels. The "cha-ulon," or the space under the house where the family hold their rituals; the second level is the "unig," where they cook, eat, and sleep; the third one, the "palan," is where they keep their rice.
The Ifugao People of the Cordillera - Igorotage
WEBSep 20, 2023 · This traditional Ifugao house, known as bale or fale, serves as a versatile and adaptable dwelling. With minor modifications, it transforms into a rat-proof granary ( alang ), showcasing the Ifugao people's architectural expertise, practicality, and resourcefulness.
My Experience in Ifugao Native Houses! Getting to know the …
WEBMay 8, 2020 · The native Ifugao house looks like an elevated pyramid with wooden walls and a ladder. The materials used were made out of timbers tied together without using nails. Despite the way an Ifugao house is built, it is proven to withstand natural calamities like typhoons and earthquakes.
House model (Balbale) - Mapping Philippine Material Culture
WEBHouse model (Balbale) The Ifugao know two formal types for human habitation: the bale (house) and the abong (hut). According to Barton (1963) and Lamprecht (1929: 128, fig. 11), the bale has the same shape and method of …
Learn about the Ifugao culture at Banaue Ethnic Village & Pine Forest ...
WEBSep 9, 2016 · These native houses constructed pre-Spanish era which were built by unschooled carpenters can be dismantled and transferred to a new place without being destroyed. American anthropologist Otley Beyer then stated that “No-Nail Ifugao house was the first pre-fabricated house in the world.”
Architecture and Furniture – National Museum
WEBAn example of the bale or fale, a house type with a distinct steep roof pitch from the Ayangan group in Mayoyao, Ifugao, was installed at the courtyard of the National Museum of Anthropology in 1998. It is a multi-functional one-room shelter where the entire family lives, sleeps, cooks, and eats.
The Ifugao People of the Philippines: History, Culture, Customs …
WEBAug 31, 2022 · There are two types of Ifugao houses: the abong and the bale. The abong are temporary dwellings with pyramidal roofs. They serve as old people’s homes, as dwellings of poor people, or as the children’s dormitories. Simple abong huts are also used as shelter in the rice fields.
Banaue Home Stay: Immersed in Ifugao Culture
WEBApr 29, 2024 · The traditional Ifugao houses, known as “Bale,” are stunning examples of sustainable design, built using locally-sourced materials like wood, bamboo, and cogon grass. As we explored a few of these homes, I was struck by the attention to detail and the way they seamlessly integrated with the surrounding landscape.
Ifugao Houses: keeping ancestral heritage alive – Ruritage
WEBJul 25, 2019 · The Ifugao Rice Terraces (IRT), in the Cordillera Central mountain range (Northern Luzon), is one of the six UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Philippines. Within this beautiful agricultural landscape, one can find the Ifugao traditional houses.
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