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The Hanging Coffins  
   

The Hanging Coffins

This is the traditional way the people of Sagada bury their family. Although the modern cemetery has made it's way to this part of the Philippines, some locals still opt to be buried the good old fashioned way.. Facing the heavens.
Sagada in two days and two nights

January 6th 2008
Sagada is one of the best kept secrets of northern Philippines. Nestled in the Mountain Province where winding dirt roads and lush forests have protected it from the commercialism ever so evident in Manila and it's neighboring provinces. Not a McDonald's outlet or Starbucks is in sight, which is quite refreshing for once. This is not to say though that Sagada is primitive and backward! The natives ... read more
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Philippine Flag The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was ta... ... read more
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