the small island of Sabtang became the heart of fun in the entire Batanes isles as it celebrated the first Vakul-Kanayi Festival last April 25 to 27. Vakul is the quintessential headgear worn by ...

MANILA, Philippines – The silence and tranquility that Batanes is known for was broken momentarily when the Ivatans celebrated the 1st Vakul Kanayi Festival on Sabtang island from April 25 to 27.

“The vakul is still widely used in Uyugan town ... Adami lives in a stone house in Itbud village in Uyugan, Batanes. Few of the iconic, centuries-old houses of the Ivatan people defy the ...

An elderly local woman wearing a vakul. All photos by Marky Ramone Go Witnessing these cultures and traditions still intact made our trip to Chavayan the highlight of our second day in Batanes.

The people of Batanes also made headgear suitable for their environment. Called vakul, the traditional headdress of Ivatan women, serves as protection from the hot weather. "Kailangan ito kasi mainit ...

They wear the vakul, the Ivatans’ gear to protect them from heat or rain while farming. Conducting photoworkshops in Batanes since 2006 is such fun! Our next trip is on April 24-27. We also have ...

BATANES, Philippines – U.S. Soldiers assigned to 8th Forward Resuscitative and Surgical Detachment, 18th Medical Command, conducted two subject matter expert exchanges alongside healthcare ...

(Manish/HT) The championship was organised by the district badminton association (DBA). On Sunday, Vakul Sharma defeated Krishav Kaplish and Jasraj Singh defeated Ishaan Sharma in the men’s single.

The people of Batanes also made headgear suitable for their environment. Called vakul, the traditional headdress of Ivatan women, serves as protection from the hot weather. "Kailangan ito kasi ...