The Visayas, or the Visayan Islands, are one of the three principal geographical divisions of the Philippines, along with Luzon and Mindanao. Located in the central part of the archipelago, it consist
1668 depiction of a datu and a binukot, who were regarded as part of the aristocracy (Principalia) during the early period of Spanish.
Waray people War dance 1792
Luzon is the largest and most populous island in the Philippines. Located in the northern portion of the Philippine archipelago, it is the economic and political center of the nation. The country's ca
Visayas
…Kabisay-an, Cebuano pronunciation: ; Filipino: Kabisayaan ), are one of the three principal geographical divisions of the Philippines, along with Luzon and Mindanao. Located in the central part of the archipelago, it consists of several islands, primarily surrounding the Visayan Sea, although the Visayas…
Bangkang pinawa, an ancient Philippine mortar and pestle
Luzon island (吕宋国) delegates in Beijing, China, in Wànguó láicháo tú, 1761
Depiction of the Luzon people in 1700s from the Chinese book Huang Qing Zhigong Tu. The Chinese called them Lu Song whom they recognized as a prosperous and powerful "kingdom" under the Spanish Empire.
Man of the Island of Luzon 1820 by John Crawfurd