Guinakit

The guinakit, alternatively spelled as ginakit, refers to a Maguindanaon boat which was used by royalty.

[1] It was historically used to navigate the coastal and inland waters of Mindanao.

[2] Guinakit comes from the Maguindanaon word for a "convoy of boats".

[3] A fluvial parade of guinakit is customary for the Shariff Kabunsuan Festival which commemorates the arrival of Sharif Kabungsuwan in mainland Mindanao and the introduction of Islam in the area.

[3] Kabunsuan, a missionary, is believed to have rode a guinakit.