LAMI-LAMIHAN FESTIVAL: Rekindles the Yakan Culture in Lamitan City, Basilan

What to expect in every month of June at Lamitan City, Basilan?

Away from the havoc of Covid-19, lamiteños always look forward to a more vibrant founding anniversary that falls every 29th of June. The local government of Lamitan City, through the tourism department, used to come up various festive activities to ignite a joyous Lami-Lamihan Festival. 

"Lami-Lamihan,' which means merry-making, is what actually transpired as the Lamiteños and visitors participate thru different activities in line with the celebration.

Participants coming from the educational sector and  some organisations within the city, manage to perform the sought after Street Dance Competition.

The dance movements of each participants encompass the story about  how the most- revered leader, Datu Kalun, had fought for freedom and founded Lamitan.

Besides, the peculiar culture of the Yakans could also be seen and observed thru their unique costumes and musical instruments.

Moreover, Yakan weaving contest attest how culture is being passed on thru generations. The young yakan weaving enthusiasts are called on to show their prowess in weaving intricately design Yakan fabric.

As we all know, Yakans are the finest weavers in Asia.

Never to miss also the other religious rites such as Yakan Wedding or Pegkawin.

Much also to expect is the Peggunting or Baptism.

Another important ritual is megtammat or graduation.

You get more of this event thru agri-trade fair. See, taste, and be amazed on the locally produced agri-products.

Truly, the Yakan tribe amazes us because of their unique culture, warm hospitality, and generous personality.

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