Aside from answering our questions Rosita Pinkerton, author of An Igorot’s Journey, generously sent us a copy of her book which we really enjoyed reading. Here is what we wrote Rosita after reading the book:
I hope more Igorots will be able to read it because it is a thoroughly enjoyable read. I felt like I was part of the journey. I laughed at the humorous parts, felt bad at the tough parts, and kept turning the page to see what happens next.
While we were googling the internets, we came across this website about An Igorot’s Journey, a book written by Rosita Pinkerton.
Timidly (yes we can be quite timid) and praying that she will say “Yes”, we wrote the author to ask whether it would be okay if we interview her about her book.
Continue reading Interview With Rosita Pinkerton, Author of An Igorot’s Journey
The following article was originally published last year at Sunstar Baguio. We are re-publishing it here because Linapet Day is around the corner once again and those of you with Besao roots might want to go home to join the celebrations.
It is also a very unique event — we don’t think there’s an event like this in other parts of the region — so we’re sure you would be interested in reading more about it.
Ahn Nyeong Hah Se Yo! We’d like to say “Hello” and “Thanks” to our regular visitors from South Korea 🙂
The above video shows some of our kailiyans performing a courtship dance during the Arirang Migrant Festival. Thanks to rbusiley for uploading the video.
UPDATE: Kalinga Tambayan has more pictures and some info about tattoos here. Thanks Nats.
PHOTO CREDIT: Dave Leprozo via Tribu sa Kordilyera.