Lake Sebu, South Cotabato: Dressing Up like the T'bolis

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One of the first activity we had when we arrived at the first falls aside from admiring the gigantic falls which sprinkled us with early morning cold waters was to have a family portrait wearing the famous weaving of the T'bolis called Tinalak. Strictly, the tinalak weaving is the one worn by father (center). The black with specks of white are worn by the elderly women while the colorful ones are worn by the young ladies. There are no difference in the skirt's design for the young and old women. At a minimal fee of P50, one can rent the costume from head to never-mind-the-toes and take unlimited selfies and groupies. It is also in this area where one can request a photo of mock-zipline which they cleverly offer to those who are afraid of the heights.

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I stood in the center so that the falls which is supposed to be the backdrop was covered!

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MOMSY AND SISSY DUO: That's the falls between them!

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POPSY'S SOLO ACT: He wore the original T'nalak weaving.

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TITA NIDA AND I: We loved the dress rehearsal!

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POPSY IN HIS FIRST SHOT: He loves the assemble!

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THE FALLS AND I: I didn't cover it this time!

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TITA NIDA  and her magical gesture!

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SISTER'S ACT: Comfortable in her new fashion!

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MOMSY IS SERIOUS: She enjoys the hair accessories!
It feels like she wears a long hair!

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  1. AnonymousMay 16, 2023 at 7:47 AM

    Thank you this is very helpful. I am searching more info about t'bolis❤

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