Cultural Resilience and Indigenous Spirituality in The Legend of Kasapa II

Abstract

The Manobo people use their own words to tell the story of Kasapa II. The story is used to show native religion, shared memory, and the strength of a group in this study. A part of the study looks at how holy practices, spiritual help, and meetings with holy forces can heal and bring new life to a place that has been cursed. Many people know that Baylan's job is to help people get better, talk things out, and teach about the culture. They look like they belong in both the human and heavenly worlds. Good relationships between people and gods are important. The Taephag healing process shows how cultural identity can last through hard times, moving, and hurt from the past. The story is sad, but it also shows that having faith, helping others, and remembering the good times can help people get better. From one family to the next, oral history can be used as a live record to teach history, morals, and how to get along with others. The main idea of the study is that The Legend of Kasapa II is not just a history story. In addition, it makes people feel like they fit and gives them a reason to get together. It also shows how to keep the tradition alive and gives hope to the next generation. People like this think it's important for modern education and study to hear and record local stories. For them, oral writing is important because it helps them talk about history, philosophy, and how to stay alive in the traditional way.