Public schools in the country are not ready to teach indigenous customs and traditions, according to a retired school official. However, informal schools called the School for Living Traditions are being conducted to teach the youth about the indigenous practices of their forefathers. BY LYN V. RAMO Northern Dispatch CULTURE Posted by Bulatlat KAPANGAN, Benguet…
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In Workshop, Benguet Pupils Learn Pride in Cultural Identity
“They may be young but they are capable of recognizing the value of their culture this early so as to preserve and take pride in their identity as indigenous peoples,” said Sammy Pulido, cultural training coordinator. BY LYN V. RAMO NORTHERN DISPATCH INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’S WATCH Posted by Bulatlat Vol. VIII, No. 32, September 14-20, 2008…