The Boholano people, also called Bol-anon, refers to the people who live in the island province of Bohol. They are part of the wider Bisaya ethnolinguistic group, who constitute the largest Filipino ethnolinguistic group.
Boholano is a dialect of Cebuano that is spoken on the island of Bohol in the Philippines, which is a Visayan speech variety, although it is sometimes described as a separate language by some linguists and native speakers. Boholano, especially the dialects used in Central Bohol, can be distinguished from other Cebuano dialects by a few phonetic changes. The "y" sound in Cebuano becomes "j" ("iya" in Cebuano becomes "ija"), the "k" sound sometimes becomes "h" ("ako" in Cebuano becomes "aho"), the "l" sound sometimes if it is used in the second or following syllable becomes "w" ("kulang" in Cebuano becomes "kuwang"). The dialects used in the coastal areas of Bohol though, including Tagbilaran City, are almost indistinguishable from other Cebuano-speaking areas. Since Boholanos are a different ethnolinguistic group from Cebuanos, the Boholano dialect is sometimes considered as a separate language from Cebuano.
Demographics
A Boholana fish vendor.
There were 2,278,495 of them in 2010.[2] They are mainly concentrated in Bohol although some also live in Southern Leyte and Mindanao (mainly in the northeastern portion). The majority of the population is Roman Catholic adherents or other Christian denominations. Others practices traditional indigenous religions.
Boholano delicacies
Kalamay, a sweet viscous dessert of Bohol traditionally packaged into empty coconut shells.
The Boholano culture is much like the culture of the Philippines (specifically of the Visayas). It is based on the majority population of Austronesian peoples on the island. There are influences from indigenous Melanesian people such as the Eskaya tribe, and from the colonizing Spanish and trade with Mexico. There is also influence in the culture from China and other Asian countries.
History
The people of Bohol are said to be the descendants of the last group of inhabitants who settled in the Philippines called pintados or “tattooed ones.”[3] Boholanos had already a culture of their own as evidenced by the artifacts dug at Mansasa, Tagbilaran City, and in Dauis and Panglao.
Bohol is derived from the native word Bo-ol.[4] The island was the seat of the first international treaty of peace and unity between the native king Datu Sikatuna, and Spanish conquistador, Miguel López de Legazpi, on March 16, 1565, through a blood compact alliance known today by many Filipinos as the Sandugo.[5]
Boholano is derived from the name of the province.
Religion
Most Boholanos are Catholic, with a minority professing Protestant faiths and Islam. The former indigenous Boholano religion was largely eliminated by the Spaniards.
References
^"2010 Census of Population and Housing, Report No. 2A: Demographic and Housing Characteristics (Non-Sample Variables) - Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
^"2010 Census of Population and Housing, Report No. 2A: Demographic and Housing Characteristics (Non-Sample Variables) - Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
^Bohol-The Island Province www.aenet.org Retrieved November 15, 2006.
^Origin of the name December 6, 2006, at the Wayback Machine www.bohol.gov.ph Retrieved November 15, 2006.
^A Short History of Bohol (Part 1) www.bohol.ph Retrieved November 15, 2006.
External links
The Boholano Language
March 04, 2023
boholano, people, also, called, anon, refers, people, live, island, province, bohol, they, part, wider, bisaya, ethnolinguistic, group, constitute, largest, filipino, ethnolinguistic, group, anona, boholano, holding, urchin, delicacy, total, population2, phili. The Boholano people also called Bol anon refers to the people who live in the island province of Bohol They are part of the wider Bisaya ethnolinguistic group who constitute the largest Filipino ethnolinguistic group Boholano people Mga Bol anonA Boholano man holding a Sea urchin delicacy Total population2 278 495 in the Philippines 1 unknown number Overseas Filipinos Regions with significant populationsPhilippines Bohol Southern Leyte northeastern Mindanao OverseasLanguagesVisayan mainly Boholano Cebuano followed by standard Cebuano Filipino EnglishReligionPredominantly Roman CatholicismRelated ethnic groupsCebuanos other Visayans Austronesian peoples Contents 1 Language 2 Demographics 3 Boholano delicacies 4 History 5 Religion 6 References 7 External linksLanguage EditMain article Boholano dialect Boholano is a dialect of Cebuano that is spoken on the island of Bohol in the Philippines which is a Visayan speech variety although it is sometimes described as a separate language by some linguists and native speakers Boholano especially the dialects used in Central Bohol can be distinguished from other Cebuano dialects by a few phonetic changes The y sound in Cebuano becomes j iya in Cebuano becomes ija the k sound sometimes becomes h ako in Cebuano becomes aho the l sound sometimes if it is used in the second or following syllable becomes w kulang in Cebuano becomes kuwang The dialects used in the coastal areas of Bohol though including Tagbilaran City are almost indistinguishable from other Cebuano speaking areas Since Boholanos are a different ethnolinguistic group from Cebuanos the Boholano dialect is sometimes considered as a separate language from Cebuano Demographics Edit A Boholana fish vendor There were 2 278 495 of them in 2010 2 They are mainly concentrated in Bohol although some also live in Southern Leyte and Mindanao mainly in the northeastern portion The majority of the population is Roman Catholic adherents or other Christian denominations Others practices traditional indigenous religions Boholano delicacies Edit Kalamay a sweet viscous dessert of Bohol traditionally packaged into empty coconut shells The Boholano culture is much like the culture of the Philippines specifically of the Visayas It is based on the majority population of Austronesian peoples on the island There are influences from indigenous Melanesian people such as the Eskaya tribe and from the colonizing Spanish and trade with Mexico There is also influence in the culture from China and other Asian countries History EditThe people of Bohol are said to be the descendants of the last group of inhabitants who settled in the Philippines called pintados or tattooed ones 3 Boholanos had already a culture of their own as evidenced by the artifacts dug at Mansasa Tagbilaran City and in Dauis and Panglao Bohol is derived from the native word Bo ol 4 The island was the seat of the first international treaty of peace and unity between the native king Datu Sikatuna and Spanish conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi on March 16 1565 through a blood compact alliance known today by many Filipinos as the Sandugo 5 Boholano is derived from the name of the province Religion EditMost Boholanos are Catholic with a minority professing Protestant faiths and Islam The former indigenous Boholano religion was largely eliminated by the Spaniards References Edit 2010 Census of Population and Housing Report No 2A Demographic and Housing Characteristics Non Sample Variables Philippines PDF Philippine Statistics Authority Retrieved May 19 2020 2010 Census of Population and Housing Report No 2A Demographic and Housing Characteristics Non Sample Variables Philippines PDF Philippine Statistics Authority Retrieved May 19 2020 Bohol The Island Province www aenet org Retrieved November 15 2006 Origin of the name Archived December 6 2006 at the Wayback Machine www bohol gov ph Retrieved November 15 2006 A Short History of Bohol Part 1 www bohol ph Retrieved November 15 2006 External links EditThe Boholano Language Boholanon by Diana Lyn Lopez BisayaExpats com Bisaya Expat Forum Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Boholano people amp oldid 1125005438, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
