Rinconada: The People and its Language Explored

Bicol Region is a home of different dialects. It is rich in culture, traditions, and diversity. In this study, Rinconada was explored by utilizing the Qualitative-field research methodology. Specifically, it determined the concentration of BikolRinconada speakers in the region, described the Rinconada dialect, and identified common words and phrases in Rinconada. District 5 of Bicol is known as the Rinconada district. The study have 212 community respondents from 30 household visited. Based on the findings, 90% of the Rinconada district are speaking Rinconada. However, only 37% of the residences in Buhi speak Rinconada. It was laso found that there is a significant correlation between the culture and tradition associated with the Rinconada dialect. Rinconada People are festive in nature and values family ties.Meanwhile, residents claimed that they are competent enough with the Rinconada dialect despite of low percentage of Rinconada people who can do both writing and speaking the dialect. Based on the correlation test, Rinconada Dialect Competency is highly associated with its culture.Thus, cultivating the rinconada dialect will also cultivate culture. Promoting and implementing programs with an emphasis in rinconada writing and speaking is recommended. Tourism, along with education may also benefit if the dialect is enriched.

Keywords – Bicol Region, Dialect, Language, Rinconada