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Taloctoc, Kalinga Dishes
Published on 2012-05-02 02:39:00
Taloctoc, Kalinga dishes are as simple as the lifestyles of the old folk. I am speaking about the early 70s when I was still a child in Taloctoc. Of course life has changed nowadays and town life had caught up with the younger folk. When I grew up though, this was how we cooked some dishes: Vegetables: Boil water Cut the vegetables into cubes, and place them all in the pot Cover until cooked Meat: Boil water Cut meat into cubes, wash and place in boiling water Cook until desired tenderness [..] > read more
Kalinga Song
Published on 2012-04-17 03:04:00
Ay ay,`salidummay,salidummay diwayAmman tako annosanAmman tako annosanDong dong ay salidummay,isinali dumma-ay.Ay ay,`salidummay,salidummay diwayMangan tako losan.Mangan tako losan.Dong dong ay salidummay,isinali dumma-ay. > read more
Amazing Bird Sanctuary in Tabuk, Kalinga, Philippines (Video))
Published on 2012-03-15 22:01:00
A beautiful bird sanctuary is found in Talaca, Tabuk City, Kalinga and is featured here in this video taken by Nats Dalanao and company. Thanks Nats for allowing me to feature this in my blog. > read more
Panagbenga Festival 2012 Pictures
Published on 2012-03-07 08:24:00
Igorot Native Costume, Phiippines
Published on 2012-03-01 21:18:00
Igorot Costume, Phiippines
Published on 2012-02-16 05:11:00
The Igorot costume is colorful and simple, but it denotes incredible design and style. This adorable tot here is wearing a g-string, which is sufficient clothing for males in the mountain provinces, especially when the weather is warm. > read more
The Kalingas' (Head Hunters)
Published on 2012-02-05 00:36:00
By: Evelyn TrinidadKalinga pronounced as kalingga means headhunters. The people of Kalinga are referred to as Ikalinga (meaning, from Kalinga.) The Kalingas are composed of the Tinglayans, the Lubuagans, the Tanudans, the Pasils, the Balbalans, the Pinukpuks, and the Tabuks. All of the people from these places are called Kalingas or ikalinga. They have a distinct culture and body features that are noticeably different from the other tribes of the Cordilleras.In the olden times, headhunting (kaya [..] > read more
Kalinga Native Dance, Taddek
Published on 2012-01-27 07:55:00
Kalinga Costumes, Kalinga Dance, Taddok
Published on 2012-01-23 01:54:00
Beautiful Igorot Woman in Her Native Costume
Published on 2012-01-20 22:57:00
Kalinga Male Native Costume
Published on 2012-01-16 17:25:00
Taddek: Ethnic Costume, Kalinga Native Dance
Published on 2012-01-11 06:06:00
Ethnic Costume: Male Kalinga, Igorot G-String
Published on 2012-01-10 07:06:00
The Philippine Ethnic Costume
Published on 2012-01-07 17:32:00
Kalinga Native Dance Costume, Filipino Ethnic Costumes
Published on 2012-01-01 17:57:00
Tales of the Paranormal : The Patao
Published on 2011-06-06 07:28:00
I grew up in the hinterlands of Taloctoc, Kalinga Apayao. I stayed in Baguio City till I was 6 years old and then went home with my family to the province to continue schooling, as my paternal grandfather was from there.Taloctoc was a paradise to me > read more
Taloctoc and E Cigarettes: Looking Back in Time, What If?
Published on 2011-06-05 05:08:00
I wish the different types of e cigarettes were already discovered when I was a kid in Taloctoc. You see, I rarely came across an elder person who did not smoke. Almost everyone has a roll of tobacco in his /her mouth every time they were out sociali > read more
Kalinga Native Products
Published on 2011-05-30 02:13:00
Assorted "Bongol" Necklacegewgaw native productsColorful Bags and purses > read more
Scentsy and Its Wonderful Fragrances
Published on 2011-05-29 04:15:00
I have always been a scent-oriented person. I love scents, especially natural scents like the smell of new-mown hay, the smell of early morning breeze atop the kaingins in Taloctoc and the fresh, unadulterated natural odor of the mountain breeze. And > read more
Kalinga-Igorot Dance - Banga, Pot Dance
Published on 2011-04-21 19:04:00
The Kalinga Dance has been one of the unique cultures of the people of Kalinga. This is a Banga Dance with the ladies carrying 4-5 pots atop their heads while they sway with the beat of the gongs.Here is a video uploaded by Igorotna. Thanks to igorot > read more
Supermoon; Memories of Full Moons in Taloctoc
Published on 2011-03-29 07:09:00
When I was a kid, nights with the full moon were memorable nights of playing hide and seek. We would play in the shadows of the celestial wonder for several hours, seeking each other in the shadows of the trees and huts in our little village.At times > read more
Travelling in Taloctoc and Superb Hotel Deals
Published on 2011-03-24 11:16:00
It has been ages since l last went home to Taloctoc. Oh how I missed those days where life was simple and unadulterated. We used to trek the 4 hour-journey from town. There were no means of transportation except our own two feet. No jeepneys, no buse > read more
Panagbenga Festival: I Can't Help but Post These Last Year's Beautiful Pictures
Published on 2011-03-17 08:22:00
Singer-Actress Karylle, daughter of Zsa Zsa Padilla.The Dancing policewomenAMA's AMAZING float.Above is the young actor in First LoveSM's Float was one of the best last year, 2010 > read more
Kalinga Women with Tattoos: The Pride of Kalinga Culture
Published on 2011-03-13 04:30:00
Kalinga Women Tattoos, the pride of Kalinga culture, courtesy of Naty Sugguiyao, thanks Naty. > read more
Kalinga Dishes - Fish Dishes
Published on 2011-03-11 07:04:00
Fish Dishes · Kalinga dishes could comprise of fish wrapped in banana leaves, placed in bamboo poles and cooked over direct flame. This brings out the succulent natural flavor of the fish. · Fish mixed with lettuce or string > read more
Naty Sugguiyao and The Tattooed Women of Kalinga
Published on 2011-03-10 10:19:00
As promised in the last post "Kalinga Culture", here is a picture of Kalinga women, one in her birthday suit, with their vivid body tattoos.Tattoos have been one of the permanent components of the costumes of the Kalinga people. These pictures are fr > read more
Kalinga Culture: The Kalinga Native Costume
Published on 2011-03-08 23:55:00
The Kalinga native costume is composed of a tapis (woven rectangular cloth, worn on the lower half of the body for women). In the olden ages, this was the only costume of Kalinga women. I still witnessed the time of topless women. In our village in K > read more
Kalinga Tradition: An Ordinary Day in Taloctoc, Kalinga (when I was a child)
Published on 2011-03-07 05:43:00
An ordinary day in Taloctoc, Kalinga when I was still a child had been so simple, that I wonder now how I had turned my life into a complex hurly-burly. I have made my life complicated. With all the gadgets like cell phones, laptops, video cams; and > read more
A Kalinga Song - Ullalim
Published on 2011-03-06 08:13:00
A Kalinga SongIntakkon at de payawot inggaw tako at de dawangmagamput kad de animangantako losan at de igonde boloy.Intakkon at de payawlosan de tatago mampangotte awad kanon takonippon mangwa at de kingwa tako.Translation:Let's go to the ricefields. > read more
A KALINGA STORY: "UMA AYAM SINSANA" (WHERE ARE YOU NOW?)
Published on 2011-03-05 22:09:00
The mournful chant reverberated through the small four walls of the hut…” Aieeeee” . Guinnaban - 9 at that time - was cowering in the eerie shadows and staring at the old woman wailing for the gaunt, pale corpse laid on the long table. The head > read more
Kalinga Waterfalls,Kalinga Philippines
Published on 2011-03-05 02:49:00
This beautiful waterfalls is only one of the various captivating waterfalls in Kalinga. This picture was taken by a superb photographer, Nats Dalanao. Note that photography is only one of the hobbies of this talented young man. He generously shares h > read more
Panagbenga 2011 Festival Baguio City, Philippines (more pictures)
Published on 2011-03-04 07:16:00
As promised, here are the rest of the Panagbenga 2011 pictures. The floats are all fascinating. Remember that all of these are made up of flowers. These pictures are courtesy of MARLENE-ARCILLA MANLAPAZ. Thanks, Marlene for sharing them with me.The J > read more
Panagbenga Festival 2011,Baguio City, Philippines (Pictures)
Published on 2011-02-28 20:21:00
As promised in the last post here are some pictures of the floats during the PANAGBENGA FESTIVAL held in Baguio City, Philippines last February, 2011. These pictures are courtesy of Marlene Arcilla-Manlapaz. More to come next post.Above is the float > read more
Panagbenga, Baguio's Pride, Philippines 2011
Published on 2011-02-28 09:04:00
Panagbenga Festival in Baguio, Philippines which happened on February 26 and 27, kicked off with streetdancing in Session Road. Panagbenga Festival showcases the rich culture of the Cordilleras with several tribes and villages joining in the streetda > read more
Miss Kalinga 2011 Winners
Published on 2011-02-26 07:33:00
During our time, there were still no Beauty Pageants. It may be because; the Kalinga people then were unaware of the beauty that lies amidst them. And I’m not talking about physical beauty but of a loveliness and pureness of heart that spring from > read more
Lubo and all the Memories It Brings
Published on 2011-02-21 16:42:00
I previously lived in Taloctoc, a far-flung barrio in the heart of Kalinga. Taloctoc has neighboring villages like Lubo and Mangali. These villages or barrios are an hour or two away from Taloctoc; Mangali is a one hour hike for me, while Lubo, well > read more
Spending Less and Managing My Budget Plan
Published on 2011-02-12 21:06:00
During the old days, keeping financial data intact in a far flung village is a Herculean task. Oftentimes, I find myself worrying if I would be able to consolidate all my data when I will need them. Recently though, all these complex financial budget > read more
Banawe Rice Terraces, A Symbol of Persistence and Ingenuity
Published on 2011-01-29 18:25:00
Musings By: AJCHTAR The wonder that is the Banawe Rice Terraces...It's difficult enough to have to build structures with a complete set of tools and the aid of construction machines, imagine how difficult it is to carve rice paddies off the side of m > read more
Kalinga, Philippines - Food in Town
Published on 2010-12-15 01:35:00
The Best Way to Talk to Strangers
Published on 2010-11-30 19:31:00
The Taloctoc custom of hospitality is ingrained and inculcated in each Taloctoc native. That’s why when people from town, cities or neighboring provinces visit, the people welcome these “strangers” with open arms and offer them the best they co > read more
THE TALOCTOC, KALINGA BETROTHAL SYSTEM
Published on 2010-11-26 22:07:00
By: Prof. Manolo Ballug & Jena IsleThe betrothal practice in Kalinga - specifically Taloctoc - is done by having a "contract" between parents for the marriage of their children. The practice is binding among the natives.It starts of when a famil > read more
Elegant Bathrooms, a Dream Come True with Better Bathrooms
Published on 2010-11-15 07:00:00
I previously enjoyed living in the far-flung barrio of Taloctoc. But living in the city now has changed everything for me. Now, I have updated technology that I could use whenever I want to get connected with the world from the corners of my room. I > read more
RICEFIELDS IN KALINGA
Published on 2010-10-03 04:01:00
Photo courtesy of Nats Dalanao > read more
Tribal Wars Still Exist
Published on 2010-09-27 19:58:00
I was disheartened to learn that tribal wars still exist in my beautiful native province. A relative just visited and informed me that after 6 pm, everyone should be inside their houses because of existing tribal wars between villages or barrios.Afte > read more
Choose Your Airport Taxi Transfers Well
Published on 2010-09-14 22:35:00
Comfortable and affordable Airport taxi transfers can make your travel a wonderful experience. Taxi transfers from the airport can prove difficult if you have not planned properly for your travel. Traveling can be fun if you have prepared your itine > read more
Colorful Kalinga Costumes
Published on 2010-09-04 09:01:00
Vibrant colors characterize the Kalinga costumes. The "bongol" or necklace are precious stones from barter or trade with the Chinese, which are used as wonderful accessories. > read more
Beautiful Women of Kalinga
Published on 2010-08-25 07:33:00
When was nudity considered a crime and an act of public disturbance? Since people began perceiving it as malicious and a demonstration of bad manners.In my homeland, nudity is not an issue. This goes to show that our perception of things affects the > read more