Naratibo sa Pagtitiklad: Paglikha at Paglalarawan sa Pagkakakilanlang Calabangueño

Abstract

This study focuses on the description and narration of the cultural attributes inherent in a community, aiming to provide new insights to enhance understanding and identification of ethnographic issues and occupational language varieties, particularly in the municipality of Calabanga, Camarines Sur, through day-to-day pagtitiklad activities. The culture encompasses the customary practices, behaviors, and beliefs shared by a collective group. Pagtitiklad is considered one of the local and livelihood activities in the barangays near the swamplands such as Balatasan, Balongay, Dominorog, and San Bernardino.This study employed ethnography and fieldwork,supplemented by the promotion of a Filipino research approach, such as immersion, probing questions, conversational interviews, guided discussions, and participant observation, as specific and specialized methods for data collection. It involved a total of eight respondents aged 
20 years and above, who had experience in pagtitiklad, and they underwent a series of interviews and focused group discussions (FGD). This study discovered various narratives in pagtitiklad, including unique experiences and pagtitiklad as a shared cultural practice among four selected barangays. It also recorded 22 exclusive terms related to pagtitiklad as part of the occupational language variety. Furthermore, it obtained themes and insights regarding the Calabangueño identity and their culture. The study also revealed that pagtitiklad puts a significant impact on the culture of Calabanga, especially considering the lack of distinct identity among the fishermen in the municipality. It demonstrated the distinction of pagtitiklad from other occupations by highlighting 
its significance and showcasing real-life examples of effort and success. In general, the researcher aims to propose the exploration of hidden narratives in cultural research within the revolving areas of each community. Additionally, they suggest the implementation of a “Tiklad Festival” as a celebration to promote the preservation of traditions, not only as a livelihood but also as a shared culture from the past to the present.