Anitap Festival in Kapangan

Posted by: philouise on: February 23, 2009

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Anitap Festival ed Kapangan

The municipality of Kapangan for the first time will hold “Anitap Festival ed Kapangan”, a cultural festivity that will showcase indigenous cultural and traditional practices of the people on March 17, 2009. This is part of the town fiesta celebration which will be held on March 14 – 18, 2009 with lined up activities of merriment and entertainment. The name of the festival is derived from the Anitap tree or scientifically known as Macaranga Cumingii.

It is the source of material for an indigenous musical instrument called Tallak used in the performance of Tallak dance. A traditional instrument and dance used during caňaos long before the coming of the gongs. Anitap festival is an undertaking sponsored by National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) as part of its campaign in preservation culture and tradition. A worthwhile project inspired by the Benguet Tourism Operations Office under Mrs. Claire Prudencio, who is also the cluster head for Benguet – NCCA. The community of Kapangan in combination of its elders and the youth will come together to perform their unique heritage and aims to display authentic performances of rituals with corresponding dances like Tallak, Temmo, Bayani ritual with Tinmongao dance, Binan-noy / Ginalding and others. A must see cultural show for the public who are at the same time encouraged to come in their own native costume. Be part of this historical event with the people of Kapangan and get the chance to taste the best tapuey or rice wine in town especially made by old folks for this momentous occasion. Kalajo meki dadsak son sikami! For more details please contact Andrew @ 09189419837 / Manny @ 09189420527 / Chris @ 09216043242 & Rose @ 09204318041.  (Cordillera News Agency)

Note: Kapangan is a municipality of Benguet, Cordillera Region,Philippines

Tags: Anitap, benguet, culture, Kapangan, ncca, tallak