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Are you a Kankanaey-Cordilleran wanting to understand your roots and culture?

Do you want to better appreciate where you came from?

Is there even something good in what your forefathers been doing?

In this well-researched book, this humble Igorota shares the wonderful values and lessons you and I can gain from the traditional practices of the Kankanaey Tribe.

WHY DO THEY DO WHAT THEY DO?

Being fascinated by this question, Syvel Abance came to write this book that unwraps the richness and vastness of the Kankanaey tribe.

As you learn about their rituals, you will also get to know their values which include the following:

• dedication for the betterment of each community member,
• preservation of the family and importance of discipline,
• respect for fellowmen and nature,
• having a better perspective amidst challenges,
• seeking peaceful resolutions when there are disagreements,
• and many others.

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What people are saying…

“Despite her young age, her reflections of these rituals and relating the values behind these in her own life’s journey manifest a mature culturally-rooted perspective.” ~ Macarthy B. Malanes, Education Program Supervisor | IPEd Coordinator, DepEd-Benguet

“This book documents our tradition which may reinforce our values such as freedom, faith, integrity, love for good education, personal responsibility, keeping a positive work ethics, and the value of being selfless.” ~ Myrna B. Sison-Kuiper, PhD MA Thesis Adviser | Professor, Benguet State University

“…a living testimony to the Kankaney aspirations and struggles in life.” ~ Ike T. Picpican, SLU Museum Curator, 1990-2016 | IPEd Resource Person, Baguio City

“It gave me a deeper appreciation of my roots. You do not have to practice the rituals; but if you embrace the values they convey, you’ll gain much.” ~ Chris Dao-anis, CPA, DTM Book Coach, Speech Trainer, Author

“These are the things that should be taught. Teach the children what is right.” ~ Severo Asiong, Kankanaey Manbunong – Itogon, Benguet

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About the Author

Syvel Abance is a graduate of Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English (Cum Laude) and Masters in English as a Second Language from the Benguet State University. She is currently taking up Masters in Religious Studies at the Saint Louis University and training to be a Life Coach at Life Coach Philippines. She is a teacher and presently employed as a Customer Service Representative at SITEL Philippines. She is a member of the Cornerstone Covenanted Community in Baguio City. She belongs to the Kankanaey tribe of Benguet and she intends to share the ideals of inayan for generations to come.

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