Sagada Urges Respect for 'Panag-apoy' Tradition, Not a Tourist Attraction
The municipal government of Sagada, Mountain Province, has reiterated that 'panag-apoy,' a traditional observance honoring departed loved ones, is a solemn cultural and spiritual event, not a tourist attraction. Local authorities urge visitors to respect the sacredness of the ritual and avoid disrupting residents' remembrance.
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