The Itawes, Itawis, Hitawit or Itawit are an indigenous peoples in the Cagayan Valley of northern Luzon, Philippines. Their name is derived from the Itawes prefix i-meaning "people of" and tawid or "across the river". The Itawes are among the earliest inhabitants of the Cagayan Valley.

2022年9月6日 · The Itawit have been variously called Itawis, Itawes, Itawiq, Tawish, Itawi, Itaves, and Itabes. The names “Kaluas” and “Kalauas,” which refer to the Kalinga, have also been applied to the Itawit because they are sometimes mistaken for the …

2024年4月30日 · The Itawes tribe is one of the major indigenous peoples of the Cagayan Valley Region. They are said to be the original dwellers across the Cagayan River. Others call them Itawis or Itawit. The culture of the Itawes is similar to that of the Ibanag, but they tend to live away from urban centers in small settlements.

Traditionally, the Itawes communities coexist with the Ibanags and Ilocanos, often adopting the Ibanag language as their standard dialect. This linguistic influence has contributed to the...

2017年3月2日 · Itawes also known as the “people from across the river” is quite related to the Ibanags. Itawes, Itawit, or Itawis are mostly found in the towns of Chico and Matalag Rivers, in Cataggman area, and also in the southern part of Cagayan from Nasiping to the village of Enrile.

The culture of the Itawis is similar to that of the Ibanag, but they tend to live away from urban centers in small settlements. They are known to have moved into the areas east and southwest of the Cagayan during colonial times.

2017年3月10日 · Itawes people are known for their unique beliefs, customs, and traditions and for their strict observance to it. Their respect to the elders is one of the reasons why they value their traditions. Itawes are also jolly, family oriented, and very hospitable.

2017年3月4日 · One of the ethnic groups of Cagayan Valley is Itawes which they got their name from the combination of the prefix “i” and word “tawid” which means, “people across the river”. Some people may know them as “Itawit”, “Tawish”, “Itaves”, “Itawiq” and so on, but there are something beyond the Itawes that made them unique ...

The Itawes are culturally and linguistically close to the Ibanag. The Ibanag language is the mother tongue of the Itawes. Itawes communities are mostly found in towns along the lower Chico...

Itawes people are just like their compatriots, they're fun and lively people. Cultural Itawes society are superstitious when it comes to death, wedding, birth, and baptism. Here are some examples that will enlighten you to the beliefs and superstitions of the community. 1. Nu nyan na nasingan mu nga ngisit na kuta, senyales yaw nga yan na mesimu.