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JOIN the toast for bounty
GO to a place of pride,
and the promise of a golden
where heritage is woven into the
future.
fabric of life.
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T’NALAK FESTIVAL
When
March 3 – 8
When
July 10 – 18
What to expect
An extensive exhibit of tribal
living and traditions.
It features replicas of houses
and cultural artifacts from
the Manobo, Mandaya, Mansaka,
Mangguangan, Dibabawon, and
Kalagan communities.
Included in the celebration are
an agro-trade and tourism fair,
women and youth days,
sports competitions,
street dancing.
What to expect
The T’nalak takes center stage
as the celebration weaves together
ethnic diversity and uni ty of
purpose.
Colorful parades, street dancing,
sporting events, street parties,
and a trade expo featuring
innovative products of the province
await visitors to the festival.
Where
Nabunturan,
Compostella Valley
How to get there
Fly from Manila, Cebu or Iloilo
to General Santos City, then
ride a bus from the city center
to Koronadal.
How to get there
From Davao City to Nabunturan,
take a bus from the Davao City
Overland Transport Terminal.
Upon arrival at the center,
take a single motorcycle,
or a multi-passenger vehicle
called skylab to take you around
town.
For more information
http://www.ecomval.gov.ph/tourist/
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Where
Koronadal, South Cotabato
Don’t forget
Practice your Ilonggo, Cebuano
or Ilocano so you’d be able to
enjoy a chat with South Cotabato’s
multilingual people.
For more information
http://tnalakfestival.southcotabato.
gov.ph/
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