The guinakit, alternatively spelled as ginakit, refers to a Maguindanaon boat which was used by royalty. It was historically used to navigate the coastal and inland waters of Mindanao.
Guinakit comes from the Maguindanaon word for a "convoy of boats".
A fluvial parade of guinakit is customary for the Shariff Kabunsuan Festival which commemorates the arrival of Sharif Kabungsuwan in mainland Mindanao and the introduction of Islam in the area. Kabunsuan, a missionary, is believed to have rode a guinakit. It is also the feature of the Pakaradyan Festival, a festival commemorating the establishment of the town of Malapatan in Sarangani province.
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References
- Nicolas, Jino (June 20, 2018). "Moro boat tradition". BusinessWorld. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
- ^ "Ancient boats and majestic weaves at Pakaradyan Festival". BusinessMirror. July 13, 2019. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
- ^ "Grandest Guinakit fluvial parade highlights 2021 Shariff Kabunsuan celebration in BARMM". BARMM Official Website. Bangsamoro Information Office. December 20, 2021. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
- "Fluvial parade, mga pagtatanghal tampok sa Shariff Kabunsuan Festival" [Fluvial parade, performances the highlight of Shariff Kabunsuan Festival]. ABS-CBN News (in Filipino). December 15, 2019. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
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