What language do badjaos speak?

Sinama
The language that our local Badjao speak is a dialect of Sinama, of the Sama people. Borrowing from the app’s description, “Central Sinama is a language of the Philippines and Malaysia (known in Malaysia as Bajau).

How does Badjao communicate?

Sinama is the language of Badjao that is being used on their way of communication. The Sinama has a seven classifications based on their mutual intelligibility.

What are the culture of Badjao?

Malaysia/Indonesia – The Badjao are a sea-dwelling tribe, often known as the “Sea Nomads”, who have been floating off the shores of Southeast Asia for centuries. As a nomadic tribe living in stilt huts or boat houses on shallow waters, they make their living from traditional free-diving for fish and pearls.

What is the tradition of Badjao in the Philippines?

Badjao tradition of marriages is prearranged by the parents for their sons and daughters at an early age; the process is similar to other ethnic groups, in which a dowry is often presented to the parents of the woman that a man wishes to marry (Peralta, 2002).

What is the English of Badjao?

a beggar
(offensive, vulgar) An impoverished person; a beggar.

Is Chavacano Spanish?

Chavacano or Chabacano [tʃabaˈkano] is a group of Spanish-based creole language varieties spoken in the Philippines. The variety spoken in Zamboanga City, located in the southern Philippine island group of Mindanao, has the highest concentration of speakers.

What is the religion of Badjao?

At present the Badjao are the most marginalized ethnic group and one of the poorest tribes in the Philippines, a Muslim tribe that is shunned by almost everyone, still gypsies, but also named tramps and thieves.

What are the values of Badjao?

Love and care for their own community. Live in dignity and peace where they are. Represent what is best for the Badjao culture. Develop responsibility in helping themselves and others.

What is the food of Badjao?

Fresh fish and cassava are the staple diet of the Badjaos. After they fled their homes, many had to adjust to the food provided by the government and humanitarian organizations, which generally consist of rice and canned goods.

What kind of language is Chavacano?

creole language
Chavacano or Chabacano [tʃabaˈkano] is a group of Spanish-based creole language varieties spoken in the Philippines. The variety spoken in Zamboanga City, located in the southern Philippine island group of Mindanao, has the highest concentration of speakers.

Is Badjao from Mindanao?

Known to be the men of the seas, the Badjao or Bajau tribal group has been admired for moving with the wind and tide on their vintas or small boats. These mighty people have settled in the coastal areas of the Sulu archipelago.