THE Montañosa culture continues to thrive in the United Kingdom (UK). This is through the celebration of Lang-ay Ad London UK promoting the tradition.
Organized by the Mountain Province Federation of Municipalities–UK, the 4th Lang-ay Ad London UK highlighted how the Cordillerans now based in the UK continue to embrace their cultural values and beliefs as showcased in the five presentations representing the ten municipalities of the province.
The Bontoc Faked group presented the culture and life of Mountain Province revolving around planting of rice wherein they use felew or scarecrow.
The community of Besao display their cultural talents by dancing with their gongs making the crowd move with the beat.
The Sagada-Balangbang took great pride of the unity among the 10 municipalities of Montañosa through their solidarity dance.
Appreciation of their unique culture was shared by the Sabangan group in a form of music presentation.
The performance of the group of Bauko and Natonin/Paracelis/Barlig- balangbang also made an impact in the festival with the theme "Nurturing the homeland, keeping cultures alive."
Hilda Wag-iyen and Leonie Ang-ayan said the generation group also shared their talents in music and dance with the elders who were always there guiding and supporting the young ones in the activity.
In the successful event held at the St. Augustine's CE High School, Oxford Road, London, it can be said that everyone wholeheartedly felt the true meaning of Lang-ay especially for those living away from home.
May this tradition promoting unity continue to live on. Keep the culture alive!
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