August 9 is the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, also observed as National Indigenous Peoples Day here in the Philippines—a day to celebrate and raise awareness of the rich cultural heritage and rights of indigenous communities worldwide.
In the Philippines, there are around 110 ethnolinguistic groups, with the island of Mindoro being home to eight distinct indigenous cultural communities, commonly referred to as Mangyan. Each group has its own distinct cultural traditions and languages.
Join us in celebrating the Mangyan and recognizing their priceless contribution to the rich tapestry of Filipino cultural heritage.
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In the Philippines, there are around 110 ethnolinguistic groups, with the island of Mindoro being home to eight distinct indigenous cultural communities, commonly referred to as Mangyan. Each group has its own distinct cultural traditions and languages.
Join us in celebrating the Mangyan and recognizing their priceless contribution to the rich tapestry of Filipino cultural heritage.