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    Ifugaos, residents of the Banaue and Batad rice terraces are primarily farmers. Signage detail the history of the Ifugao rice terraces, but a sign for a job opening also shows the financial opportunities for such areas frequented by tourists. Though tourism creates business opportunities, the practices of the old traditions might not be of interest to the young locals. Restaurant cooks and waiters, tour guides, or even souvenir vendors have more appeal. by: jsanjuan Views[770] The subject and the photographer: curious about curiosity. by: januaryroads Views[569] The big chill before the big performance. by: januaryroads Views[401] The ritual sacrifice of black boar to read the signs of times. by: januaryroads Views[966]
     
    Red is the prescribed color and zoom lenses kept us close to the unfolding scenes. by: januaryroads Views[1229] Reenactment of the transplanting of rice seedlings in the emerald terraces in February. by: januaryroads Views[589]    

    The Art of Divination in Bangaan: Orpi

    PHILIPPINES | Sun, 18 Nov 2012 | By januaryroads | Views [854]

      Every February, when green seedlings of mountain rice have already sprouted from the nursery, the Ifugao farmers of Bangaan, Banaue in Northern Philippines begin the long ritual of transplanting them to the terraces. Water, a plentiful resource ... Read more >

    Tags: cordillera, harvest, ifugao, indigenous people, mountain province, philippines, photography, rites, rituals, sacrifice

     

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