Poetry in Mt. Hamiguitan

By Jovanie B. Garay

"Poetry in Mt. Hamiguitan: Voices from the Davao Oriental Writers is an anthology celebrating this beautiful province's unique culture, history, and soul. As the birthplace of talented poets and writers, Davao Oriental's literary scene has gradually flourished, reflecting the resilience and beauty of its people.

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Ukiyoto Publishing
• Release date: Nov 23, 2023
• ISBN: 9789361725364

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Poetry in Mt. Hamiguitan: Voices from the Davao Oriental Writers

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Jovanie B. Garay

Ukiyoto Publishing

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Published in 2023

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Our Rhymes and Echoes

Poetry in Mt. Hamiguitan, as a Facebook page publishing platform, showcases the diverse range of poetry written by emerging, aspiring, and established writers in the province of Davao Oriental. This platform allows writers to express their creativity and share their work with a broader audience.

By welcoming poetry in different languages such as English, Filipino, Binisaya, Mandaya, and other local languages in the province, Poetry in Mt. Hamiguitan has captured linguistic diversity. It encourages writers to express themselves in their mother tongue and the language they are comfortable with. This also helps to preserve the local languages and culture of the province.

This platform is not limited to the themes of nature but also explores human experiences, such as love, hate, culture, tradition, isolation, pain, diaspora, nostalgia, and others. It also encourages writers to explore and experiment with themes and topics, expanding the echoes and perspectives in Mindanao Literature.

For young writers, Poetry in Mt. Hamiguitan serves as an inspiration for creative writing. It provides a space to exhibit their work and connect with other writers and readers in Mindanao and beyond. By providing a supportive and inclusive community, Poetry in Mt. Hamiguitan nurtures a love of poetry for the next generation of writers in the province of Davao Oriental.

About the Anthology

            It has been a dream of a publication of poetry book written by the local writers in the province. This easternmost part of Mindanao has thrived against catastrophic events like typhoons, floods, and earthquakes, but its people remained steadfast