Tublay’s disintegrating culture
By MARY ROSE GARCIANorther Dispatch
Posted by Bulatlat.com
The Ibaloi, Kankana-ey and the Kalanguya indigenous people inhabit the municipality of Tublay town of Benguet. The town is known for its wonderful tourist destinations, to name a few, the Bengaongao cave, Winaca Village, and the Tuel hot spring.
Interestingly, its people perform the age-old cañao which is part of its rich culture and tradition. The cañao is a community feast, following some rituals performed by the community. Each indigenous group have their own term for cacao: the Kankana-ey call it sida, the Ibaloi peshet, and the Kalanguya kecheng..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://bulatlat.com/main/2011/11/04/tublays-disintegrating-culture/
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paano ngang mapapahalagahan ng kabataan eh puro kanluraning kultura ang tinitingala at nakikita.
|I believe that one of the reasons for the disintegration of our culture is that the youth do not appreciate its importance. They believe they can live in this modern world by setting aside these practices. Even the skills of playing the gangsa or gong fails to draw interest from the youth."
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