IGKHUMTAD AD MAJAWJAW TOUR 2008
April 25-27, 2008
Mayoyao, Ifugao
Package Cost : Php4,100.00/pax
Inclusions:
Transportation within the province
Meals (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 snacks)
Accomodation (lodge)
Tour Guide Fee
Entrance Fees
Contribution to Igkhumtad
Environmental Fee
Cultural Show
Exclusions:
Transportation (Manila-Santiago, Banaue-Manila)
Insurance
ITINERARY
APRIL 24, 2008
8:30 P.M. - ETD, Manila (Victory Liner Bus Kamuning/Kamias Station)
APRIL 25, 2008 (DAY 1) – FRIDAY
5 A.M. - ETA, Santiago City
- Breakfast at Santiago City
- Travel to Mayoyao (via Alfonso Lista & Aguinaldo, Ifugao)
9:30 A.M. - ETA, Mayoyao (in time for the Pfinnulog – Ethnic Parade)
- Room assignments
11 A.M. - Trek to O’phaw Mahencha Falls (w/ 1 hour trek one way, uphill-downhill)
12 N.N. - Picnic lunch at the Falls
3 P.M. - Trek back to Poblacion
5 P.M. - Free time
7 P.M. - Dinner
- Igkhumtad evening activities
APRIL 26, 2008 (DAY 2) – SATURDAY
7 A.M. - Breakfast
8 A.M. - Igkhumtad activities (Ethnic sports)
- Snacks
- Igkhumtad activities (Ethnic sports)
12 N.N. - Lunch
- Igkhumtad activities (Ethnic sports)
2 P.M. - Visit to Apfo’or Burial Tombs
- Trek down Mayoyao Proper Rice Terraces (downhill)
5 P.M. - Travel back to Poblacion
7 P.M. - Dinner
8 P.M. - Museum Exhibit
- Igkhumtad evening activities
- Rest
APRIL 27, 2008 (DAY 3) – SUNDAY
7 A.M. - Breakfast
8 A.M. - Travel to Chu’it Viewpoint
10 A.M. - Travel to Banaue
12 N.N. - Lunch at Midway
3 P.M. - At Banaue
- Banaue Viewpoint
- Shopping for souvenirs
5:30 P.M. - Departure for Manila (Autobus)
APRIL 28, 2008
3 A.M. - ETA, Manila (Autobus Sampaloc Station)
April 25-27, 2008
Mayoyao, Ifugao
Package Cost : Php4,100.00/pax
Inclusions:
Transportation within the province
Meals (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 snacks)
Accomodation (lodge)
Tour Guide Fee
Entrance Fees
Contribution to Igkhumtad
Environmental Fee
Cultural Show
Exclusions:
Transportation (Manila-Santiago, Banaue-Manila)
Insurance
ITINERARY
APRIL 24, 2008
8:30 P.M. - ETD, Manila (Victory Liner Bus Kamuning/Kamias Station)
APRIL 25, 2008 (DAY 1) – FRIDAY
5 A.M. - ETA, Santiago City
- Breakfast at Santiago City
- Travel to Mayoyao (via Alfonso Lista & Aguinaldo, Ifugao)
9:30 A.M. - ETA, Mayoyao (in time for the Pfinnulog – Ethnic Parade)
- Room assignments
11 A.M. - Trek to O’phaw Mahencha Falls (w/ 1 hour trek one way, uphill-downhill)
12 N.N. - Picnic lunch at the Falls
3 P.M. - Trek back to Poblacion
5 P.M. - Free time
7 P.M. - Dinner
- Igkhumtad evening activities
APRIL 26, 2008 (DAY 2) – SATURDAY
7 A.M. - Breakfast
8 A.M. - Igkhumtad activities (Ethnic sports)
- Snacks
- Igkhumtad activities (Ethnic sports)
12 N.N. - Lunch
- Igkhumtad activities (Ethnic sports)
2 P.M. - Visit to Apfo’or Burial Tombs
- Trek down Mayoyao Proper Rice Terraces (downhill)
5 P.M. - Travel back to Poblacion
7 P.M. - Dinner
8 P.M. - Museum Exhibit
- Igkhumtad evening activities
- Rest
APRIL 27, 2008 (DAY 3) – SUNDAY
7 A.M. - Breakfast
8 A.M. - Travel to Chu’it Viewpoint
10 A.M. - Travel to Banaue
12 N.N. - Lunch at Midway
3 P.M. - At Banaue
- Banaue Viewpoint
- Shopping for souvenirs
5:30 P.M. - Departure for Manila (Autobus)
APRIL 28, 2008
3 A.M. - ETA, Manila (Autobus Sampaloc Station)
Igkhumtad Ad Majawjaw (pronounced as ig-khoom-tad) is the annual Town Festival of Mayoyao, Ifugao scheduled every April 25-27. It is a term used in the Hud-Hud (Ifugao Epic) to describe how the first five districts in Mayoyao manage to meet once in a year to compete with one another in terms of native games. Their usual meeting place is the center of Mayoyao known to be as Chu’likhan (Ducligan). During the olden times, it was Aliguyon who was known to be always winning in the games being played. Nowadays, the Igkhumtad is the equivalent of a Fiesta where people from the different Barangays of Mayoyao go to the Poblacion and compete with one another at the same time socializing with the people from other places outside their barangay.
Day 01 of the tour brings the visitors to witness the Pfinnulog or the Grand Ethnic Parade featuring the different competing districts clad in native attire with their respective floats representing their team. Also, the visitors will get to bathe in one of the enchanting waterfalls with cool, clean, and clear natural pools behind the canopy of trees on mountain slopes, the O’phaw Mahencha Falls. Local folklore says that a beautiful woman named Mahencha had to jump about 13-15 meters into the water to retrieve her necklace, which fell while taking a bath. In the evening will be a continuation of the Igkhumtad activities but more of a literary/musical category.
As for Day 02, the participants will get to witness the different ethnic sports played among the competitors. Events will include the Tajaw (Native Dance) Competition, the Iinnat (Tug-of-war), Pfato’n Lohong (Stone Craft), Backstrap Weaving, Talaid chi Chotar (stick mat weaving), Hiwwo’ (Native Dart), and many more. The participants might even be called upon to facilitate some of the ethnic games. The afternoon will be spent trekking down the Mayoyao Proper Rice Terraces which includes a visit to the Apfo’or Burial Tombs, an igloo-type burial tomb where the brave warriors were being buried during the olden times. In the evening will be a continuation of the evening Igkhumtad activities. The museum will be also opened for the participants to visit and be briefed on the ethnic displays.
Day 03 will be more of sightseeing where the participants will visit Chu’it viewpoint, a good spot to view the extensive Mayoyao Rice Terraces. Afterwards, the participants will travel to Banaue for more sightseeing and for souvenir shopping, passing by the Bangaan Rice Terraces and Village along the way to Banaue.
The best time of the year to view the Ifugao Rice Terraces is during summer where the palays are at its greenest state. So don’t miss the chance to experience the Mayoyao culture and the sight of the enchanting Mayoyao Rice Terraces. Join the Igkhumtad ad Majawjaw Tour 2008!
Day 01 of the tour brings the visitors to witness the Pfinnulog or the Grand Ethnic Parade featuring the different competing districts clad in native attire with their respective floats representing their team. Also, the visitors will get to bathe in one of the enchanting waterfalls with cool, clean, and clear natural pools behind the canopy of trees on mountain slopes, the O’phaw Mahencha Falls. Local folklore says that a beautiful woman named Mahencha had to jump about 13-15 meters into the water to retrieve her necklace, which fell while taking a bath. In the evening will be a continuation of the Igkhumtad activities but more of a literary/musical category.
As for Day 02, the participants will get to witness the different ethnic sports played among the competitors. Events will include the Tajaw (Native Dance) Competition, the Iinnat (Tug-of-war), Pfato’n Lohong (Stone Craft), Backstrap Weaving, Talaid chi Chotar (stick mat weaving), Hiwwo’ (Native Dart), and many more. The participants might even be called upon to facilitate some of the ethnic games. The afternoon will be spent trekking down the Mayoyao Proper Rice Terraces which includes a visit to the Apfo’or Burial Tombs, an igloo-type burial tomb where the brave warriors were being buried during the olden times. In the evening will be a continuation of the evening Igkhumtad activities. The museum will be also opened for the participants to visit and be briefed on the ethnic displays.
Day 03 will be more of sightseeing where the participants will visit Chu’it viewpoint, a good spot to view the extensive Mayoyao Rice Terraces. Afterwards, the participants will travel to Banaue for more sightseeing and for souvenir shopping, passing by the Bangaan Rice Terraces and Village along the way to Banaue.
The best time of the year to view the Ifugao Rice Terraces is during summer where the palays are at its greenest state. So don’t miss the chance to experience the Mayoyao culture and the sight of the enchanting Mayoyao Rice Terraces. Join the Igkhumtad ad Majawjaw Tour 2008!
For pictures of the ethnic games, please see this link:
