BONTC

What is Bontoc known for?

● The capital town of the mountain Province, is known

for its rice terraces and other tourist attractions. It is
the perennial host for the province's annual Lang-ay
Festival.

What is Lang-ay Festival?

● Lang-ay Festival is the day of feasting and

celebration that will feature the different cultural
dances and indigenous songs of the Cordillera region
of the Philippines

The theme of this year's festival is "Remembering

Our Roots for a Brighter Tomorrow"

How did Bontoc get its name?

● "Bontoc" is derived from the two morphemes "bun"

(heap) and "tuk" (top), which taken together means
"mountains"
 ● The term "Bontoc" now refers to the people of the
present Mountain Province, its Capital, the peoples
culture and their principal language.

Why do Bontoc cover their bodies with The Bontoc

traditionally covered their bodies with tattoos?

elaborate tattoos.

For women, these were purely for decorative purposes,

and they are still commonly seen today. •Men had to earn
their tattoos by killing enemies in inter-tribal conflicts.

TINGGUIAN-SANZUELA...

What is the emphasis of Bontoc textile?

The Bontoc textile revolves around the idea of

centeredness, which symbolizes permanence, order and
balance, key factors in the life of the Bontoc People.