Friday, October 10, 2014

I F U G A O

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Home of the Banaue Rice Terraces, Ifugao is also known as the landlocked province of the Philippines and wonderful, “photography-worthy” places can be seen here, since most of the land forms are etched like perfect sculptures. The name of province is derived from the word, “i-pugo“. The word Pugo means “hills”, while the letter simply means, “from”. The Ilocanos, Ikalahan, Ayungon, and Kankana-ey also live in Ifugao, and the people of Ifugao definitely value the knowledge of their ancestors. So it is not surprising if their customs and beliefs may seem peculiar to many outsiders. Not only that, rice is part of a huge chunk in their culture. They have cultural feasts involving rice, as well as elaborate rituals. 
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Ifugao is a very mountainous region, filled with valleys and forests. Its total land area is 262,820 hectares and it comprises 11 municipalities.

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So experience Ifugao~ Till the next post~


B E N G U E T

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Benguet; home of the Igorots, Kankanai, Ibaloi, and Kalanguaya. Filled with beautiful attractions, tourism has definitely played a very important role in Benguet’s economy. The tribes live in single room houses that have roofs that are in a shape of a pyramid, weaving, basket-making and wood-carving are one of the common practices here, there is a huge abundance of agriculture, and metals such as Gold, copper, pyrite and limestone are mined in this province. Baguio City, which is known as the summer capital of the Philippines, is also located in Benguet, as well as Kennon Road and the mummies of Kabayan. (source)
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This plateau is known for its cool climate and its terrain, which is filled with hot springs and rivers. Mt, Pulog, the second highest mountain of the country, is also located here. And although it is 1500 meters above sea level, Benguet still experiences harsh rains. (source)
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So come to Benguet! Till the next post~

K A L I N G A

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Kalinga. A place of pristine nature and wonderful artistry. There are weavers, tattoo artists (their tattoo designs are known as batok), and potteries across the province. They are also very well known for their rice and their rice terraces. This place is ideal for tourists who thirst for thrill and excitement because it has great areas for trekking and amazing water rapids can be found in Chico River. With beautiful sites and beautiful culture, Kalinga is definitely the perfect place for one to experience intense and meaningful adventure. (source)

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Kalinga is filled with rugged mountain peaks. Its western side of the province is composed of steep slopes, plateaus and flatlands, while the east have hills. The tropical rainforests can be spotted in the highlands, and upon travelling down, one will be able to see the wonderful grasslands. The pine forests can also be seen in the mountains of Balbalan. (source)
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And there you have it! The general info that you need to know about Kalinga. Till the next post~