Saturday, October 10th, 2009
In my years of teaching Asian civilization, I got particularly interested in China's ancient kingdoms, particularly those actively involved in the region's trade. It helped me appreciate how the Chinese jars, beads, and plates were able to reach the Cordilleras. These Chinese artifacts, now in the possession of Igorot elders, are favorites among the tribesmen, who call these "tawid" (heritage). These items are passed on from one generation to another either during community marriages or when the ascendant owner bequeaths it to his or her descendants when death is near.
Various Chinese traditional events, like the Chinese New Year, also caught my interest.
An event that the Chinese are celebrating this month is the Moon Festival. My intense curiosity about the subject led me to write this article, which contains information culled from various sources.
