Diversity is Beauty
There are 110 indigenous groups in the Philippines, proving its diversity. The Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) commemoration and Indigenous Peoples Month highlight the said groups, celebrating the preservation and diversity, with the theme “Mga Katutubo at Katutubong Dunong: Pahalagahan, Pangalagaan at Parangalana.” (Valuing, Nurturing, and Honoring Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous Knowledge).
The observance of the National Indigenous Peoples Month 2024 promotes and protects the rights and culture of the Indigenous People as the celebration occurs, keeping objectives in mind. First of all, cultural preservation of the indigenous people is its first objective. It aims to safeguard their land and resources, empower them, and preserve their language and customs by the promotion of traditional practices. Another, it aims to provide better healthcare for Indigenous groups and give justice to the maltreatment they received from the past till this day. The celebration also aims to give respect, with one way being the fostering of community-based tourism.
These are only one of the few ways that the celebration of Indigenous Peoples Month and the 27th Year Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA) Commemoration honor Indigenous people by protecting and promoting their rights and culture. Having diverse cultures is fascinating and safeguarding them is a way to continue the fascinating things of the Philippines.
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