Gamig

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

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

Sumaa

No laydem sumaa ta
Sumaa ta’s baey da ama

Adi ka umgyat isnan daan
Tay picture lang na, baken na’s tet-ewa

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Contributor