The Sultanate of Sulu: How a Tiny Kingdom Became a Maritime Power
Historian Kirby Araullo explains the origins and maritime importance of the Sultanate of Sulu, including Islam’s arrival, Sulu’s trade networks, and its lasting cultural legacy.
Browse videos about Bangsamoro, including local walks, travel tips, daily life, and area guides.
Historian Kirby Araullo explains the origins and maritime importance of the Sultanate of Sulu, including Islam’s arrival, Sulu’s trade networks, and its lasting cultural legacy.
A Sulu travel vlog segment showing the Sulu Provincial Capitol in Jolo, including exterior views of the golden-domed building, its facade, and the surrounding civic grounds.
A short local hiking video on Bud Tumantangis in Jolo, showing trail movement, forested slopes, group trekking, and signage identifying the mountain.
A concise historical short by Kirby Araullo on the Bud Dajo massacre, using archival imagery and narration to frame the site as a place of memory, resistance, and trauma.
Rappler reports on a U.S. State Department advisory warning citizens to avoid non-essential travel in Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago, citing kidnapping, terrorism, and rebel threats.
A GMA News food segment introducing affordable Tausug dishes and delicacies in Sulu, including local sweets and traditional favorites such as tiyula itum and piyanggang manok.
This archival Probe documentary looks at Tausug communities in the Sulu Archipelago, including cultural traditions, Islamic practice, family life, and the pressures of conflict and modernization.
A travel vlog exploring Sulu’s crater lakes and natural landscapes, including Seit Lake in Panamao, island scenery around Omar and Capual, and reminders to coordinate visits locally.
A historian-led documentary on the Bud Dajo Massacre, using historical photos, maps, and narration to explain the 1906 events and why the site is approached as a place of memory.
A local beach vlog filmed at Mauboh Beach in Jolo, showing the shoreline, wooden pier, swimming, volleyball, and the casual local atmosphere of a coastal outing.
A Sulu day-tour vlog with clear footage inside the National Museum Sulu, including historical photos, cultural exhibits, Tausug artifacts, and nearby Capitol-area sights.
An educational overview of the Tausug language, people, and culture, including the Sulu Archipelago, Islamic traditions, oral heritage, arts, values, and examples of spoken Tausug.
A Jolo-to-Bongao ferry itinerary video showing ticketing, waiting at Jolo Port, boarding a FUSO boat, and the onward sea journey from Sulu toward Tawi-Tawi.
A travel vlog starting in Jolo at Chinese Pier, showing the busy boat area, local port activity, and boarding for a trip onward to Siasi in the Sulu Islands.
A long 4K motorcycle ride through Jolo, Sulu, with on-screen labels for barangays including San Raymundo, Walled City, Bus-Bus, Alat, Tulay, and Asturias.
A short animated route visualization showing the Manila to Jolo sequence via Zamboanga City, including the flight to Zamboanga, transfer to the seaport, and ferry leg to Jolo.
A 9-minute backpacking vlog across Sulu showing Jolo landmarks, the Sulu Provincial Capitol, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Plaza Tulay, Masjid Tulay Grand Mosque, markets, beaches, and town halls.
AP Archive footage shows troops and a C-130 aircraft at Jolo Airport, illustrating the airfield in use for military transport rather than a routine commercial passenger arrival.
A short port update from Jolo Port after stormy weather, showing maritime conditions, vessel operations, and practical reminders about schedules, sea state, and life-jacket use.
A short kuway-kuway or pedicab ride through Jolo, Sulu, showing local streets, traffic, tricycles, motorcycles, and the feel of moving through town by a common short-distance vehicle.
A 4K walking tour through Jolo, Sulu, showing town streets, commercial areas, local activity, pedestrians, tricycles, motorcycles, and everyday scenes around the provincial center.
A guided Sulu outing starts at the Jolo Fish Market, buys fresh seafood, then cooks the catch on Bubuan Island in Hadji Panglima Tahil, with a clear reminder to coordinate travel locally.
A concise look at Kahawa Sūg, the heritage Sulu coffee tradition, with brewing imagery and cultural notes on how coffee is paired with sweets in Tausug hospitality.
A travel vlog showing the ferry arrival in Jolo and the practical process of coordinating with Sulu tourism contacts and police escort arrangements for foreign visitors.
Archival 1934 travelogue footage of Jolo, Sulu, showing street scenes, marketplaces, landmarks, local people and colonial-era civic life on the island.
This travel vlog shows arrival and activity around Jolo Port, including ferry movement, port crowds, nearby streets, and a local café, giving a grounded look at everyday transport and public life.
A short visual overview of Jolo, Sulu, showing landscapes, town scenes, local context, and historical references that help situate the capital area within Sulu Province.
A travel vlog to Capual Island in Sulu, showing the boat approach, Tandang Mairan Rock Formation, local island movement, and beach time at Sani-Sani Beach.
A brief aerial-style video focused on Seit Lake in Panamao, Sulu, showing the heart-shaped lake and surrounding green uplands from above.
This Sulu itinerary vlog includes clear stops at Maimbung Mosque and Tambuang Falls, showing the mosque exterior, waterfall area, and a guided inland tour format.
A short cultural video from the Guimba Lagasan Hablon Weaving Center in Parang, Sulu, showing a Tausug weaver demonstrating Pis Siyabit handweaving on a loom.
This short feature shows the Sulu Grand Mosque, also known as Masjid Tulay, in Jolo during Ramadan, with exterior and interior views of worshippers gathered for prayer.
This documentary-style video recounts the First Battle of Bud Dajo, using narration and archival imagery to explain the 1906 conflict, its casualties, and later historical memory.
A short road-trip clip shows the coastal road and seawall scenery around Maubo Beach in Jolo, Sulu, giving a quick visual sense of a local beach approach.
This Jolo food-and-culture vlog samples Bangbang Sug pastries at Shara’s Cafe and includes glimpses of Sulu sites, local hospitality, and traditional Tausug weaving.
This road-trip vlog visits Jolo and Sulu landmarks including the Sulu Provincial Capitol, Tulay Central Mosque, Mount Carmel Cathedral, local food stops, and town street scenes.
This vlog follows the trip into Jolo, Sulu and shows the port, downtown streets, Walled City area, local snacks, markets, and everyday movement around the town.
This downtown Jolo street tour shows first-person movement through town streets, with tricycles, motorcycles, pedestrians, narrow lanes, and everyday traffic conditions around the urban core.
A local Jolo food vlog focused on satti at Shara's Cafe, showing the eatery setting, the dish being served, and a budget-friendly meal price in Sulu.
A first-hand travel vlog following the Zamboanga City to Jolo route, with ticketing, ferry boarding, onboard scenes, arrival at Jolo Port, and local transport on the island.
A Sulu travel vlog showing beach stops around Parang, including Tanduh Beach, Birada-Li Beach, Mang Sali Beach, plus Tambuang Falls and scenes from central Jolo.
A Sulu travel vlog with clearly labeled stops at Bubuan Island and Silungan Beach, showing beach scenery, island-hopping movement, and nearby local travel stops around Jolo.
This short travel video follows a boat trip to Loga and Bangas Islands in Hadji Panglima Tahil, showing the ride from Jolo, island-hopping scenery, beach areas, and local stilted walkways.
Aerial footage of Bangas Island in Sulu shows turquoise water, stilted walkways, shore structures, and nearby island scenery, giving a clear visual sense of the island community and coast.
BecomingFilipino explores the Lake Lanao area and local markets, meeting vendors and tasting smoked or grilled fish while showing lakeside scenery, Maranao communities, and everyday food stops.
Al Jazeera’s Fork the System visits the Bangsamoro region, including Marawi and Lanao del Sur, to explore Moro Muslim food, Maranao dishes such as tiyula itum and piaparan, and conversations about identity and hospitality.
A short road-trip video through Marawi City, showing streets, local traffic, mosques, schools, and everyday road conditions that help visualize movement by car around the city.
An INQUIRER.net report on Marawi rehabilitation eight years after the siege, showing reconstruction progress, unfinished services, residents’ concerns, and continuing challenges in the city’s recovery.
This Marawi vlog visits local breakfast spots, public transportation, Mindanao State University, and Bo’s Coffee, giving a street-level look at everyday movement and cafe options in the city.
This Marawi City exploration video shows street-level driving footage, traffic, shops, landmarks, and visible urban infrastructure, offering a current visual feel for parts of the city.
This official RTVM video shows a visit to temporary learning spaces in Barangay Sagonsongan, Marawi, including installation and testing of a Starlink internet unit for digital learning.
This on-the-ground Marawi vlog visits Ground Zero, shows post-conflict streets and reconstruction, and includes local perspectives on safety, recovery, and daily life after the siege.
A short walking-style tour of Mindanao State University’s main campus in Marawi, showing campus entrances, buildings, grounds, sports areas, signage and everyday student activity.
Archival footage from Mindanao State University in Marawi City shows a Maranao kulintang ensemble performing with horizontal gongs, agung, dabakan, and babandil.
This short feature visits Tugaya, Lanao del Sur, showing local artisans, carved furniture, musical instruments, brassware and other crafts while explaining how family workshops sustain Maranao craft traditions.
Short drone view of Marawi City in 2025, showing the urban area beside Lake Lanao, nearby roads, rebuilding areas, and the surrounding highland landscape.
Animated documentary that follows the Battle of Marawi day by day with detailed maps of Marawi City, Lake Lanao, bridges, barangays, and surrounding Mindanao routes.
This Inquirer.net report takes viewers inside Marawi’s former Ground Zero in 2025, showing damaged buildings, reconstruction work, and local perspectives eight years after the siege.
This road-trip video follows the route from Iligan City toward Marawi City, showing roadside scenery, traffic flow, and the approach to the Islamic City of Marawi welcome area.
This short educational video introduces the Maranao language, people, Islamic heritage, traditional arts, torogan houses, kulintang music, food, and cultural identity around Lake Lanao.
This Marawi travel guide includes route notes, transport costs, a Pagadian and Iligan approach, and stops such as Ground Zero, Rizal Park, Peace Park, Grand Mosque, and MSU.
This on-the-ground documentary visits Marawi City and Ground Zero, with interviews and footage of post-siege streets, ruins, rebuilding, and local perspectives on the city’s future.
Rappler follows a Marawi resident involved in rebuilding work, showing damaged areas, reconstruction activity, and a personal account of home, loss, and recovery after the siege.
A BARMM social services report shows livelihood assistance being distributed to Marawi internally displaced persons under a rehabilitation program, emphasizing practical recovery and community support.
This short Rappler report shows the New Grand Padian in Marawi City, a post-siege market infrastructure project with wet and dry market areas and vendor stalls.
This travel video explores Marawi and Lanao del Sur cultural sites, including Maranao Collectibles, textile weaving, woodwork, swords, kulintang gongs, and the Aga Khan Museum.
Rappler’s report shows the Marawi Trade Fair and Expo, with local products and Maranao handicrafts displayed for sale as part of efforts to highlight culture and support local businesses.
This educational video surveys living Maranao craft traditions in Lanao del Sur, with visuals of brasswork, baur wooden chests, weaving, musical instruments, and okir-inspired designs.
A short montage from Marawi City showing Maranao arts and crafts, including brassware, textiles, decorative objects, and traditional design details in a quick visual survey.
This instructional visual arts video explains okir motifs used in Maranao and related Muslim Mindanao design, breaking down flowing forms, symbolic shapes, and step-by-step pattern drawing.
This 1981 documentary surveys Maranao life around Lake Lanao and includes a clear segment on traditional brass casting, with artisans preparing molds, pouring molten metal, and finishing patterned brass pieces.
A brief Marawi City street-food clip showing dodol as a local sweet, with the wrapped presentation and a quick description of its sticky rice, coconut milk and sugar base.
Rappler footage shows Marawi on rehabilitation groundbreaking day, with damaged buildings, official speeches, and cultural performances marking a public step toward rebuilding.
Scenic footage shows Lake Lanao and Marawi before the 2017 crisis, including aerial views, lake scenery, boating, and city landmarks that frame the area’s setting.
Official footage from the unveiling of the Grand Mosque of Marawi marker shows the reconstructed mosque’s exterior, interior, dome, prayer hall, and ceremonial setting.
A fast explainer outlines the history and formation of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, including the provinces and cities that shape the regional context around Marawi.
This NCCA documentary presents the Maranao epic chant Darangen, showing traditional chanting, weaving, wood carving, dance, and the cultural world of Lanao del Sur.
This brief walkaround shows the Jameo Mindanao Al-Islamie, also known as the Islamic Center of Marawi, with clear exterior views and signage identifying the landmark.
A short travel tour of the renovated Marawi Grand Mosque shows exterior approaches, interior prayer spaces, green lighting, architectural details, and the mosque’s setting in Marawi City.
A youth-made documentary from Balindong, Lanao del Sur, showing Meranaw cultural identity through traditional arts, weaving, music, community voices, and youth-led preservation themes.
A travel vlog in Muslim Mindanao showing a visitor asking locals for guidance, discussing modest dress and hijab expectations, and visiting the Grand Mosque of Cotabato respectfully.
An official virtual tour of Mindanao State University Main Campus in Marawi, showing campus landmarks and grounds that help orient visitors planning a museum stop within MSU.
A firsthand visit to the Aga Khan Museum in MSU Marawi, with exterior and interior footage of exhibits such as traditional furnishings, clothing, cultural displays, and historical materials.
A short documentary from Lanao del Sur showing Meranaw community life around Lake Lanao, with youth voices, traditional arts, local landscapes, and cultural preservation themes.
A short visit to Butig Nature's View in Lanao del Sur, showing the riverside setting, local recreation areas, and upland scenery around the site.
A student-produced tourism video for Lanao del Sur that includes Lake Dapao scenery, boats, and other destination visuals from around the province.
An educational overview of Lanao del Sur covering Lake Lanao, Lake Dapao, Marawi, local culture, geography, and visitor highlights across the province.
A long motorcycle ride around the Lake Lanao circumferential road, showing lakeside scenery, road conditions, municipalities, and the experience of traveling with local guidance.
A concise cultural overview of the Maranao as People of the Lake, using maps, heritage visuals, traditional dress, and narration to explain their connection with Lake Lanao and Islam.
A long first-person Marawi visit showing arrival by road, local accommodation, registration and guidance practices, Ground Zero, Lake View Resort, and conversations with residents.
A campus tour of Mindanao State University Main in Marawi, showing academic buildings, museums, scenery, campus facilities, and a resort-style lodging area used for guests.
A short Marawi City tour shows Lake Lanao, nearby city views, and post-conflict reconstruction scenes, offering quick visual context for the lake and surrounding urban landscape.
A Marawi travel vlog shows local movement around the city, including shared vehicles, jeepneys, walking, conversations with residents, and stops in the city center and Ground Zero area.
A traveler visits mosques in BARMM and demonstrates practical etiquette, including modest dress, asking permission to film, and respecting limits around religious spaces.
A local Marawi food vlog from Soti Food District on Heaven Road, showing a casual open-air dining area, social atmosphere, food stalls, and everyday restaurant life in the city.
A scenic video of Lake Lanao with panoramic lake views, lakeside landscapes, mosques, and calm water scenes that help show the setting around Marawi and Lanao del Sur.
This short documentary examines Marawi’s post-siege recovery, showing damaged areas, displacement, compensation issues, and interviews with residents rebuilding their lives after the 2017 conflict.
A guided virtual tour of the Aga Khan Museum inside Mindanao State University, showing Islamic art, Moro culture displays, traditional weapons, musical instruments, and Maranao heritage objects.
This Lanao del Sur tour shows Marawi landmarks including Buayan Mosque, Marawi Grand Mosque, Masjid Dansalan, Ground Zero, Mindanao State University, and the Aga Khan Museum.
An educational documentary on Maranao history, identity, Muslim community life, traditional arts, weaving, dance, and cultural values connected with Marawi and Lanao del Sur.
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