Hudhud ni Aliguyon

Hudhud ni Aliguyon
AuthorAnonymous (Oral Tradition)
LanguageIfugao
GenreEpic poetry
PublishedOral tradition
Publication placePhilippines
PagesN/A
Awards
  • International Arirang Prize by the Republic of Korea (2001)
  • Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO (2001)
  • Natural Cultural Treasure (2001) by the National Museum of the Philippines

"Hudhud ni Aliguyon" stands as a renowned epic originating from the Ifugao province, located on the island of Luzon within the Philippines. This epic serves as a comprehensive narrative, offering insights into the cultural and traditional facets intrinsic to the Ifugao community, alongside chronicling the heroic exploits of their revered figure, Aliguyon. Classified within the genre of "Hudhud di Ani," intended for recitation during the agricultural harvest season, this epic fulfills a multifaceted role characterized by three distinct functions.