Situtured nga Iyabante Ti Pannakidangadang Para Iti Daga, Dayaw, Ken Biag!
After five years of decentralized Peoples’ Cordillera Day, a grand gathering celebrating four decades of the Cordilleran Mass Movement was conducted on April 23-24 in Tanglag, Lubuagan, Kalinga.
This celebration was a commemoration of the death of the Cordilleran hero Ama Macli-ing Dulag and the Cordilleran Indigenous Peoples’ struggle for self-determination and the protection of their lands. The event was attended by over 1,500 people coming from all over, including youth leaders and volunteers from the Cordilleran Youth Center.
The event was filled with cultural performances both from the residents of the host community and the delegates. Other activities include discussions on sectoral issues and challenges as well as a workshop on Indigenous culture.
We revisit the past for lessons and guidance to face the ever looming threats and oppression we exprience
With this event, the youth revisits the past, looks upon their elders for lessons and guidance, exposes themselves not only to issues affecting them; Bringing back with them newfound courage and knowledge to create a safer and more inclusive country.
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