In Mountain Province, a solemn path of smoke and fire honors the dead
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SAGADA, Philippines – Traced back to the arrival of the Anglican mission in the early 1900s, this unique tradition has deeply influenced local culture and beliefs in the Mountain Province.
Panag-apoy, a solemn practice observed by Sagada locals every November 1, All Saints’ Day, honors the dead through smoke and fire. It is also known as “Pagdedenet,” a Kankanaey term meaning “to light the fire.”
Instead of candles, locals use pine fatwood as it is rich in resin and cannot be put out easil
Panag-apoy, a solemn practice observed by Sagada locals every November 1, All Saints’ Day, honors the dead through smoke and fire. It is also known as “Pagdedenet,” a Kankanaey term meaning “to light the fire.”
Instead of candles, locals use pine fatwood as it is rich in resin and cannot be put out easil
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