Category: Folks & History
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The Lost Island – Anabel Sadanga
Imagine discovering a geographic anomaly in one of the barangays of Sadanga, Mountain Province. Anabel, a small hilly area, appears as if an island has been misplaced amidst the towering mountains.
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Maatong: Center of Sadanga Community Bonding
Maatong Hotspring offers comforting warmth during the chilly months. The name ‘Maatong’ is derived from the Sadanga word ‘atong,’ meaning ‘hot.’
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Sadanga’s Highest Naben-ngan Footbridge Crossing
Just by observing its enormous length and goosebumps-heaving height, you would agree that strolling across it is not for the faint-hearted.
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Sadanga’s Tradition: Heartwarming “Erag”(Rice Planting)
Sometimes, during the “erag” season, gentlemen tease ladies in the group by planting rice seedlings around them. This is also one legal technique a gentleman uses to hold a lady’s hand to help her exit the enclosure.
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“Watwat” – When is it Free in Sadanga
“Watwat” are overflowing in Sadanga during certain occasions like wedding and “chuno”. A separate provision of freshly slaughtered carabaos or cows’ meat – they called it “tivek” – is distributed among the community in a designated location, such as the mountains or the riverbank where the slaughter occurs. The remaining…
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