Preserving Heritage, Promoting Tourism: The Bugkalot in Nagtipunan, Quirino
In Nagtipunan, Quirino, the Bugkalot (Egongot) indigenous community is balancing tradition preservation with tourism promotion. Through the "Lakbay Likha" cultural tourism circuit, the Department of Tourism and DTI aim to revitalize the local economy and ensure cultural sustainability.
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