Quezon festival wins best cultural award in Bukidnon

Inquirer.net - Sep 22, 2026

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Quezon’s “Sunggod Teh Kamanga” festival bagged Best Cultural Festival at Bukidnon’s Pagdayaw: A Night of Tourism, Culture, and Arts Excellence. Sunggod Teh Kamanga is a vibrant showcase of the Manobo tribe’s traditions and culture, uniting the community to honor and preserve their heritage. READ: Manobo tribe holds 17th ‘Sunggod Teh Kamanga’ in Quezon,

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