Crescent Feast: The food specialties of the Philippines' Moro tribes

Many Filipinos regard the country's Moro citizens as "the other," betraying deep-seated prejudices and displaying a lack of understanding of their culture and religion. The Moros have always been portrayed as the other party in violent conflicts that date back to Spanish and American colonization up to the liberation movements in recent times. What most Filipinos don't know is how rich the cultural heritage is of the Moros, which refers to several linguistic groups that include the Maguindanaon, Tausug, Maranao, Yakan and the Sama. International Alert's documentary brings viewers to the tables of the Maguindanaon, Tausug and Maranao, where introduced to their food specialties, they can, hopefully, begin appreciating, instead of fearing or condemning, their brothers and sisters. The documentary will show there is, in fact, no "other," because of the same love for food, for gathering, for celebrations, for country.

[@javedmamun]

Every Muslim around the globe are my family members. I feel proud to be a part of them. Me from Dhaka Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@gombyok100]

i'm muslim from indonesia, i'am a computer Programmer, i'am a network engineer, and i have many client in filipin.

[@AmjaddTheGreat]

As an Indonesian, I can relate with many of the Moro tribes' food. Examples are Odang (udang), gulai, randang (rendang), piyanggang (panggang) etc. Its also unique that Indonesia is a heavily Muslim country and Philippines is a heavily Christian country, however the Indonesian provinces near the Philippines are mainly Christian while the Filipino areas near Indonesia are historically Muslim.

[@DrMurphy2273]

i am going to the Phillipines and will find this restaurant.

[@alwaladbadawi646]

Ilove maranao,tausog and all tribes.. im maguindanao

[@AMM0beatz]

The presentation is so much better than typical filipino food.

[@jamsomarjamsomar6522]

Proud tausug po here🥰❤hehehe

[@javedmamun]

Yah Allah keep our Muslim people in Philippines safe and sound forever. Ameen...

[@abderrazakdriouky1567]

Deep and strong love for brothers and sisters in Philippines !!!!!!Love you all !!!from Morocco !!!!Allah blessing you all!!

[@OLLONvlogs]

Proud Maranao Filipino Muslim here😍

[@azputra8780]

Salam Dari Malaysia. Kita semua bersaudara. We are all brothers & sisters💕

[@dunkenus]

i am amazed when the word such as carabao (water buffalo) -Kerbau in Malay Language..Gulai (gravy)..Udang (Prawn)

[@javedmamun]

Yah Allah grant my wish so that very soon I can say my Asar prayer at Manila Central mosque. Ameen...

[@donniebrasco99]

The food of Muslim Filipinos looks delicious. I hope they open more restaurants throughout the country so that many Filipinos will get to know and enjoy their food.

[@Kudarat08]

maranao here, from the great town of TUBARAN, LANAO DEL SUR

[@dunkenus]

just some suggestions...filipino muslims should consider opening restaurants in Malaysia..by that you can introduce the food to Malaysian people..and it will add up some varieties to curious Malaysian people...i always wanted to try filipinos food

[@mirachaniago1368]

Kamusta ka,friends ng muslim philipiness😍😍😍

[@cookwithqueen5824]

Nice vedio and good job

[@teganmae5471]

Alhamdulillah!

[@TRUCK365ETS2_ets2mod]

Thank you so much for sharing my friend, you have my like and full watch - support