
Cordillera Rice Wine 'Tapuy' Preserves Heirloom Grains and Indigenous Traditions
In the Philippines' Cordillera region, the traditional rice wine 'tapuy' is helping sustain the cultivation of heirloom rice varieties like 'kintoman' and providing livelihood opportunities for Indigenous communities, linking cultural heritage with economic prospects.
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