Exploring the Indigenous Healing Ritual for Barkes

in a Neo-Durkheimian Lens

Rudolf T. Vecaldorudolfvecaldo@gmail.com

Instructor, College of Teacher EducationCagayan State University

Andrews Campus, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan

Background of the Study

• Observance of folk healing rituals despite the flourishing of modern medicine and the provision of health services

• No study conducted on the healing ritual for barkes

• Development of a clear understanding of the ritual

• Reflection of the strengths of indigenous Filipino character

Objectives

• Draw the meaning of barkes

• Explore the dynamics of the healing ritual for barkes

• Determine the role of the healing ritual in enhancing intergroup interaction and solidarity

• Identify the threats to the healing ritual for barkes

Theoretical Framework

Social Interaction

Neo- Durkheimian Perspective

Physical co-

presence

Sharedemotional

attunement

Interaction Ritual Chains(Collins, 2004)

Methods

CaseStudy

InterviewFieldwork

Qualitativedesign

Observation

Study Setting: Casigayan, Tabuk,

Kalinga

Results and Discussion

Meaning of Barkes

It is a skin disease that is irresponsive to medically acceptable remedies

Dynamics of the Healing Ritual

Diagnosis Preparation

of the healinginstruments

Measuring the barkesPost-ritual advice

Role of the Healing Ritual for Barkes in Enhancing Group Interaction and

Solidarity

Healing Ritual for Barkes

Threats to the Healing Ritual for Barkes

• Skepticism

• Only one mangngagas

Conclusion

Healing Ritual for Barkes

Mangngagas and

Nabarkes

Sharedemotional

attunement

Intergroup Interaction and Solidarity

Interaction Ritual Chains

Recommendations

• Conduct of studies in wider perspective, especially covering the anthropological sketch of the healing ritual for barkes

• Continuous effort in documenting indigenous practices especially the healing rituals

Impact/Outcomes of the Study

• Greater awareness of the people as regards the essence of the healing ritual for barkes

• Integration of the healing ritual for barkes in some discussions in the subject “Society and Culture”

• Recognition of the cultural practices of the migrant settlers in Tabuk, Kalinga

Bibliography

Barbalet, Jack (2006) ‘Emotional Payoff of Ritual’ [review article about Randall Collins, Interaction Ritual Chains]. European Journal of Sociology. 2006, 47(3): 446-51. Retrieved from http://www.jackbarbalet.com/uploads/EMOTIONAL_PAYOFF_OF_RITUAL.pdf Bonifacio, Ramos V. (2009). “Suring: A Folk Healing Ritual Among the I-Vintar Ilokanos in Nueva Viscaya,” Sukimat Researches on Ilokano and Amianan Studies (Proceedings of the 2007-2008 Nakem Conferences), pp. 109-126. Collins, Randall (2004). Interaction Ritual Chains. Retrieved December 7, 2011, from http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0691123896/theassoofreli-20 

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Peralta, Hesus T. (2000) Glimpses: Peoples of the Philippines. Philippines: National Commission for Culture and the Arts, pp.2-12. Ritual. Retrieved November 18, 2011, from ARDA official website: http://wiki.thearda.com/tcm/theories/functionalism/ The Bago: Its Origin and Culture 2nd Edition. (2006). LSK Printing Services. Baguio City. pp. 26-35 The Philippine Alternative Medicine. Retrieved December 5, 2011, from http://www.stuartxchange.org/Cordillera.html.