Guinakit

The guinakit, alternatively spelled as ginakit, refers to a Maguindanaon boat which was used by royalty.[1] It was historically used to navigate the coastal and inland waters of Mindanao.[2]

A guinakit

Guinakit comes from the Maguindanaon word for a "convoy of boats".[3]

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.[3] Kabunsuan, a missionary, is believed to have rode a guinakit.[4] It is also the feature of the Pakaradyan Festival, a festival commemorating the establishment of the town of Malapatan in Sarangani province.[2]

See also

References
  1. Nicolas, Jino (June 20, 2018). "Moro boat tradition". BusinessWorld. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
  2. "Ancient boats and majestic weaves at Pakaradyan Festival". BusinessMirror. July 13, 2019. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
  3. "Grandest Guinakit fluvial parade highlights 2021 Shariff Kabunsuan celebration in BARMM". BARMM Official Website. Bangsamoro Information Office. December 20, 2021. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
  4. "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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