Igorot Song: "Isna" By Paul Masillem

Just like Kalinga songs, Igorot songs have a certain quality that touches and warms the hearts. If you have never been to the Mountain Provinces, then it may be time to immerse yourself in the rich ethnic culture of Filipinos. Welcome to the Cordilleras. Below is a YouTube video uploaded by Igorotna at YouTube of Paul Masillem's song "Isna" here). ”Isna”, Igorot Song by Paul Masillem Video credit: Igorotna/YouTube

Native Kalinga Bags

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Kankanaey Song: Jude "Gawit" Gunan, 8 years Old, from Tadian, Sings “Layad Kon Ina”

Jude "Gawit" Gunan sang this song, “Layad Kon Ina” when he was 8 years old. Jude is from Tadian, and “Layad Kon Ina” has been popularized by this amazing kid, who could sing and strum the guitar, as well. It’s not a Kalinga song but we share the same passion and love for parents that this talented kid does. Below is the YouTube video of Jude "Gawit" Gunan singing “Layad Kon Ina” Jude "Gawit" Gunan with “Layad Kon Ina” Video Credit: dim902 /YouTube

Taloctoc, Kalinga Dishes

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

This is generally the method used for all dishes. No condiments are added whatsoever.

Try doing this and you would taste the natural and genuine flavor of what you are cooking.

I, however, prepared salt and pepper mixture, with meat because it is also a blast when you dip the cooked and tender meat in salt and pepper as you eat.

This explains why most people then had longer life spans. The food was our and unadulterated without toxic nitrites and harmful coloring reagents that could make you sick.

Try cooking a dish at home, especially if these are fresh products. Simply boil them and drink the broth; you’ll find out a unique taste you may never have tasted before.

Kalinga Song

Ay ay,`salidummay,
salidummay diway
Amman tako annosan
Amman tako annosan
Dong dong ay salidummay,
isinali dumma-ay.

Ay ay,`salidummay,
salidummay diway
Mangan tako losan.
Mangan tako losan.
Dong dong ay salidummay,
isinali dumma-ay.

Amazing Bird Sanctuary in Tabuk, Kalinga, Philippines (Video))

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.

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Igorot Native Costume, Phiippines