I’m missing Bangilo

Aerial shot of Paoay fields in Bangilo (Malibcong, Abra).

PAOAY, BANGILO (Malibcong, Abra). I’ve been here many times, walked along its endless pilapils and side-trails, wondered about its soil’s sustained productivity, ate with friends in nearby houses, helped gather riverlife sarep-style for dinner, took shelter in its pakarsus, and celebrated quite a few rituals (and danced with my two left feet!) in its community gatherings.

Ay apo, Bangilo, makapailiw ka a pudno!

(Photo courtesy of Chadly Balga )

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