Witnessing the Week-long Bodong Festival Revelry in Kalinga

May 10, 2023

I have this image I play in my mind over and over when I think of Kalinga. Apo Whang Od applying a batok (hand-tapping) traditional tattoo on my arm while I regale at the presence of a Dangal ng Haraya awardee. That is how I envision my first visit to the province of Kalinga would be.


Ting Torres
The street dance competition started around 9am and was done by 11pm