Sumaa

Shocking record of a typhoon that flooded part of Sagada

There’s a song in Sagada about an ark very much like Noah’s Ark. It’s a fun song perfect for small group bonfires. The song was written at the high school dorm sometime after the war — World War II. But while the song talks about monkeys without tails and a lot of other animals, the… Read more »

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Contributor

Gamig

Sagada gamig Wen baw sumaa ta basta no umdan ta ya baken gamig nan isabat ama. Gamig, or bolo, is a big knife.

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Contributor

Gimata

Ya nu kanan ama ay awitem nan gimata ay ngata makisaa ka? Gimata is a double bamboo basket tied to both ends of a wooden pole and traditionally carried by men on their shoulder. Translation: If father says you carry this basket, would you come home with me? It is part of the culture for… Read more »

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Contributor

Labba

Ay no kanan ina en agtuwem nan lowa ay makisaa ka ngata? Labba, or lowa, is a bamboo basket traditionally carried by women.

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Contributor