SamaBálayan
SamaBálayan is a fictional cultural festival described in contemporary Southeast Asian-inspired literature and media. The term blends “Sama,” referring to the maritime Sama ethnolinguistic group, with “Bálayan,” a stylized form of a coastal town name used here to signify shared coastal heritage and mutual aid.
Origin and concept: The festival is presented as a narrative device to explore intercultural exchange and maritime
Practices: SamaBálayan is depicted as a three-day event featuring boat parades, songs in mixed Sama-Balayan languages,
Significance: As a fictional construct, SamaBálayan serves to illustrate themes of shared heritage, intercultural dialogue, and
See also: Intercultural exchange, Coastal communities, Maritime ethnography, Fictional festivals.