TABUK CITY, Kalinga (PIA) — The province of Kalinga is set to mark its 31st Founding Anniversary and the 7th Bodong Festival this February 2026, with various activities that will highlight its rich indigenous heritage, unity, and cultural identity.
With the theme “Naidaklan nga Kultura, Isu’t Bileg ti Kalinga”, the festival will feature a series of cultural, tourism, sports, and community activities.
The festival will kick off on Feb. 2, with various cultural performances that will depict indigenous life, environmental stewardship, traditional food production, traditional health practices, and customary governance, according to organizers.
Among the major highlights will be the Lumin-awa Trek IV from Feb. 4 to 6, which will traverse cultural and ecological routes in Lubuagan and Tinglayan, the Unoy Festival and Batok showcase in Tinglayan, and the Diddiga Cultural Parade and Showdown on Feb. 12, featuring the longest bahag and giant ginamat displays.
Other activities lined up events are the Bodong Treasure’s Fair on Feb. 2 featuring creative and indigenous products; Concert at the Park from Feb. 10 to 14; the Bodong Agro and Tourism Fair on Feb. 12; and the Miss Kalinga Coronation Night on the same day, with eight candidates representing the province’s city and municipalities.
Sports and special events will also be held, including the First Governor’s Cup–Third Level National Shootfest from Feb. 12 to 15, drum and lyre competitions for elementary and high school students on Feb. 13, and the grand civic float parade and anniversary program on Feb. 14.
The Philippine Military Academy Silent Drill and the Philippine Army Parachute Team display are also scheduled, alongside a Slow Food Experience and concerts featuring local artists.
Community-oriented activities lined up include the “United for Health” initiative on Feb. 16 at the Kalinga Sports Center, offering dental and medical services, circumcision, and mental health awareness.
The Department of Agrarian Reform will also distribute Certificates of Land Ownership Award and Certificates of Condonation with Release of Mortgage on Feb. 17, while the Lumin-awa Blood Donation Drive, targeting 300 donors, will be held on Feb. 20.
Additional tourism and cultural activities such as white-water rafting, bike fest, the off-road 4×4 challenge, the Laga Show, and infrastructure turn-overs, including the Poswoy Bridge, are also planned, with schedules and venues to be announced.
Local officials are inviting residents and visitors to take part in the celebration and experience the vibrant culture, unity, and enduring traditions that define the province. **JDP/RGA-PIA CAR, Kalinga
