DUNGOG: Indigenous Peoples Festival 2009

The first Spanish settlement was established in the Philippines in 1565, marking the onset of Spanish colonial rule. The Philippines before it was colonized by the Spaniards our ancestors who first live here. Most Filipinos are of Malay descent. Filipinos of mixed descent (through various combinations of Malay, Chinese, and Spanish intermarriage) have traditionally formed the country’s elite in business and politics. Despite of hundred of years changes in our community we the Filipinos still embrace the old traditions, customs, belief, arts and culture most of them are the indigenous people. The people of the Province of Capiz are inviting you to celebrate the DUNGOG: Indigenous Peoples Festival 2009 on October 2–6, 2009 at Villareal Stadium, Roxas City, Capiz. It was hosted by the Provincial Government of Capiz and with the Partner Agency the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA). The DUNGOG: Indigenous Peoples Festival 2009 is a venue for the Indigenous Peoples (IP’s) to celebrate the richness of their unique culture and allowing a cultural exchange that will foster deeper cultural understanding on the role of culture and the IP’s community in Eco-Tourism. The main purposes of these events are deepening awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the diversity of Filipino culture and other communities particularly the students from various schools, colleges and universities; Recognition of the expertise and works of cultural community masters; Opportunity for dialogue between legislators, local government executives and IP leaders on IP rights and other concerns; And for advocacy to preserve and integrate traditional culture and its various creative expressions as a dynamic part of the national mainstream. Part of the said event is Creativity Workshop and Techno-Demo were there going to tackle the IP Craft Production and Design Enhancements, Traditional Performing Arts, IP Musical Instruments Making, Indigenous Culinary and Food- tasting, IP Games and Sports and lastly the Cultural Presentation and Festival Showcase. Come and watch DUNGOG: Indigenous Peoples Festival 2009 at Villareal Stadium, Roxas City, Capiz and let’s celebrate our Filipino heritage and traditions!