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FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

 

Ullalim Festival

 

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The Ullalim Festival is a tourism and industry promotional event for three days (February 13-16) showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the people and their bountiful natural resources.

A cultural festival showcasing the life and culture of the Kalinga through sports, crafts including indigenous food. 

 

Matagoan Festival

 

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The Matagoan Festival celebrates the warm and peaceful relationship between and among the different tribes that reside in Tabuk. The festival highlights the indigenous practices, arts, and dances of the different sub-tribes. It is celebrated on the 16^th of June every year.

A showcase of the cultural practices of the eight sub-tribes of Tabuk (Biga, Tobog, Dallac, Malbong, Naneng, Gaddang, Guilayon, Colminga). Serves as a culminating activity of Tabuk Day. Events include: Dornat – strenthening of the Bodong ties between two tribes; presentation of cultural songs and dances; and Matagoan Run or a 6-kilometer run from Bulanao up to the municipal hall in the Poblacion.

 

Unoy Festival

 

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This festival is held in thanksgiving to an abundant harvest of the Unoy rice and other agricultural products of the people of Tinglayan, a municipality of Kalinga. It also aims to promote Unoy rice as Kalinga’s most sought-after agricultural product. Related Post …

 

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The Cordillera Administrative Region

Kalinga in the Cordillera Administrative Region

Colorful Festivals and Events in Kalinga

Natural Points of Interest in Kalinga

How to Have Fun in Kalinga