Batara Gat Baya
Batara Gat Baya is from Agusan Del Norte, Philippines.
He is a traditional Filipino healer and mediator of the spiritual and physical worlds, having been called by the spirits at a young age. Living an alternative lifestyle that is deeply connected to his indigenous roots and cultural practices, through his work as a traditional healer and Spirit mediator. He strives to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of his people.
He is also one of the founders of a Diwataan (Animism) group called TRIBMAKA, a private organization focusing on re-living pre-colonial spirituality.
He is known for his expertise in the following:
• GABAYBAYIN - A reading process, which he developed himself. This spiritual reading involves interpreting messages from spirits guides and ancestor spirits through the use of Philippines traditional characters called Baybayin.
• HAYAHAY Meditation - A Filipino-based meditation technique that honors inner self, own soul, and physical body.
• Traditional bamboo flute player
• Diwata Sculptor
He strongly believes that while it is okay to embrace foreign and modern knowledge, one should never neglect their cultural origins.
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