Travellers Note: Expression of Love As culmination of the Indigenous Assembly, we were treated with socialization showcasing the Kalingas best: The students brighten the night by portraying their own spectacular native dances accompanied by soul soothing native songs and musical instruments. we, the audience, were all engrossed watching such fantastic performance. Their amazing performance has a lot to tell- one of them is Kalinga people are well-thought of their cultural practices for they know that- this is the best expression of love to their place- their abode! As the socialization to be socialization, conversation was instigated over bottles of native wines. Along the line of conversation, i was able to learn the deep rootedness of Kalinga people to their own place. As to historical evidence- Macli-ing was the clasical example that evolve to the contemporary time. I was very impress as the participants of Kalinga enumerate that as of the moment they are very engaged in preservation of culture and tradition and most of all the setting of tradition (the place)- for they deeply understood the delicate connection of the culture and setting of culture- that both has to be preserve. I was not only impressed but i envy the Kalinga people of their very deep & wise expression of love to their dwelling place (culture and place). As i traverse the winding road back to Baguio- i as ask myself, how do i express my love to my own dwelling place (culture and place) ?? i dont know to dance native dance, to play the native musical instrument, im not engage in the preservation of the place as a matter of fact one way im contributory to its destruction. Before I unboard in the Dangwa station- one thing is in my mind- I will start with basics- to learn about the culture of my own place that i may appreciate and love as the Kalinga people love their dwelling...
Posted on: Mon, 25 Nov 2013 08:36:32 +0000
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