According to the Age-Set System, the age groups in the Dulan Community can be categorized into two main types: 'Malikoda'ay - The Dancers' (ages 12-36) and 'Malitengay - The Ones Closer to the Ancestors' (ages 37 and up). Different age groups take on various responsibilities within the community at different stages of their lives. In other words, as an Amis community member, one must assume different responsibilities as they age. For example, during youth, individuals are primarily responsible for carrying out community public affairs assigned by seniors, learning traditions such as songs, dances, and life skills, protecting the community, and entertaining the elders. Upon reaching the age of being closer to the ancestors, one must set aside youthful playfulness and take on the responsibility of caring for the community's future, managing all younger age groups, making decisions, allocating resources, maintaining order, serving, and mobilizing

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After gaining a preliminary understanding of the Age-Set System, let's introduce the "Creation Naming System" and the "General Naming System." The Creation Naming System involves assigning a rank name (usually starting with "La") by the elders every five years when a Pakalongay (adolescent) is promoted to a Kapah (youth), based on the representatives and significant events of that five-year period. The General Naming System categorizes individuals by age into Tu'as (elders), Matataparay (adults), and Malikoda'ay (youth). Each stage has its own standard rank names to indicate the responsibilities that come with reaching different ages

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Now, let's use the following " Naming Structure Chart " to see which age group you belong to in the Dulan Community!