In Mindanao, the sounds of the agum and guimbao signal the assembly of the participants in the performance of sacrifices by indigenous groups. The miminsad, a dance song, is also chanted as they walk before the altar. The wedding feast is another occasion where music plays a key role. That's why it is important to study the music of mindanao region because as a fellow countryman despite our differences, we're one and the same. It is one if the key to understanding the culture and appreciating it. It promotes the diverse cultures of mindanao. And also it can foster bonds between people and communicate values and identity.
