Butuan Indigenous Peoples Mark IP Day with Lumad Rites, Cultural Contests
Indigenous communities in San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day and the 29th anniversary of the Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act (IPRA) with sacred rituals, chants, and traditional dances, fostering cultural heritage and community unity.
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