The Farmers’ Voice: Sambali Festival and Devotion to Our Lady of Piat toward Integral Ecology
Pope Francis calls for "integral ecology" which considers the care of and concern for the many dimensions of human and social life that affect the environmental and global conditions of Mother Earth. Part of this ecological responsibility is the awareness of the importance of the historic,...
| Published in: | The international journal of religion and spirituality in society |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Common Ground Publishing
2021
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The international journal of religion and spirituality in society
Year: 2021, Volume: 11, Issue: 2, Pages: 53-70 |
| Further subjects: | B
Festival performance
B Environmental Advocacy B Popular Religiosity B Ecology B Indigenous Practices B Devotion |
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| Summary: | Pope Francis calls for "integral ecology" which considers the care of and concern for the many dimensions of human and social life that affect the environmental and global conditions of Mother Earth. Part of this ecological responsibility is the awareness of the importance of the historic, artistic, and cultural patrimony of a particular group of people. This research study focuses on the Sambali festival held in Cagayan Valley, Philippines. It narrates the history and story of the faith of the Itawes and Ibanag people in relation to their devotion to the Lady of Piat, the brown image of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The study aims to lessen the divide between the religious practices that the devotees perform and the ecological problems they are experiencing because some of the farmers do not see their religious practices as powerful means to advocate environmental care. To achieve this, the study uses an autoethnographic approach and focus group discussion (FGD) with the farmers to elaborate on the particular features of the festival and their correlation to the actual and present social-environmental concerns of the community. It offers theological reflections on the festival as a communal and joyful celebration of Christian faith which challenges the devotees of the Lady of Piat to move toward environmental advocacy. The article contributes to further pastoral reflection and a concrete plan of action for communities celebrating festivals. |
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| ISSN: | 2154-8641 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: The international journal of religion and spirituality in society
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.18848/2154-8633/CGP/v11i02/53-70 |