The sarimanok is a mythical bird that figures in a number of legends, two of which were popularized by the prewar writer A.V.H Hartendorp. The first narrates the origin of the word sarimanok. Once ...

The name of the legendary bird of the Maranaos comes from “sari” which means cloth or garment, generally of assorted colors; and “manok” which means chicken. An ubiquitous symbol of Maranao arts, the ...

Sarimanok went out of its way to search for the craftsmen in Tugaya, a town in Lanao del Sur province. Materials for the products, like wood and fabric, were from local sources.