#kalinga coffee

[moondustdreams]

[arkipelagic]

Growing up in Tuguegarao, Jake would see the tattooed elders near his school and would often hear stories about Buscalan. It was not an easy trek to make, and at the time it was mostly foreigners who happened upon the village. Jake would spend three years completing his portrait series of the women elders of Kalinga. His iconic black-and white image of Whang-Od, which has been exhibited all over the world, can be found in various permutations all over Buscalan.

Whang-Od’s face is also plastered on all kinds of merch from t-shirts to coffee packaging, and that’s just in Buscalan. I don’t know if it’s because of her guilelessness and genuine desire to share her culture, but she has been at the center of several incidents that have been called out as exploitative, with a few requiring the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples to step in as the gatekeepers of indigenous intellectual property rights.

At a webinar that discussed these issues, social anthropologist Dr. Analyn Salvador-Amores noted that what was once a place-based ritual has been transformed into a commercialized practice. “Culture is an increasingly prized commodity, aggressively appropriated by other entities,” she said. “Instead of asking who owns culture, we should ask how we can promote respectful treatment of native culture and indigenous forms of self-expression within mass societies.”

[mbaspirant]

Kape Mapya: Brewing Community Success

Kape Mapya is a remarkable coffee shop founded by John Paul Catibog, dedicated to showcasing the exceptional quality of local coffee beans and supporting sustainable farming practices. Established in Taytay and now expanded to Antipolo, Rizal, Kape Mapya has grown into a symbol of the power of local sourcing and community support.

A Commitment to Local Sourcing

Kape Mapya sources its coffee beans exclusively from the Cordillera Provinces in the Philippines, a region celebrated for its rich and flavorful coffee. This decision wasn't merely a business move but a heartfelt commitment to promoting local agriculture and supporting the economic well-being of farmers in the region. By choosing local beans, John Paul aimed to showcase their quality and versatility while ensuring that the profits benefit the local community.

Innovative Employment Practices

John Paul’s approach to employment is equally innovative. Kape Mapya employs a mix of full-time and part-time staff, with part-time positions often filled by working students. This initiative provides students with the opportunity to support their education while gaining valuable work experience. Full-time employees receive a daily wage of 725 pesos for a 12-hour workday, including meal allowance and incentive, ensuring their well-being and fair compensation. This policy ensures high employee retention and satisfaction, creating a stable and motivated workforce.

Embracing the 'Support Local' Advocacy

From its inception, Kape Mapya has embraced the "support local" advocacy, creating a business model that thrives economically while supporting the local community. John Paul’s early experiences with local coffee highlighted its potential, reinforcing his commitment to promoting local agriculture. By employing people from the local community, Kape Mapya not only provides job opportunities but also fosters a sense of community and support among employees and customers.

The Inspiration Behind Kape Mapya

John Paul’s motivation came from a deeply personal experience with local coffee. During a visit to Kalinga Province, an elderly resident brewed a cup of coffee for him using traditional methods and local beans. The experience was a revelation. "I personally tasted a freshly brewed coffee by an elderly resident from the Kalinga Province. And it blew my mind how delicious that cup of coffee was. It wasn’t brewed by a barista, but by a local," he recalls. This encounter inspired him to share the exceptional quality of local coffee with others.

Impact of Kalinga Beans

The introduction of Kalinga Robusta beans has had a transformative impact on Kape Mapya’s business and the local coffee industry. Known for its strong and robust flavor, Kalinga Robusta has differentiated Kape Mapya from other coffee shops and created a steady demand for these beans. This demand has positively impacted local farmers, providing them with a reliable source of income and encouraging sustainable farming practices.

Fair Wages and Community Impact

Kape Mapya’s commitment to fair wages ensures high employee retention and satisfaction. "Fair wages are essential to business because it ensures a high retention rate. Our first employee has been with us since day one," John Paul notes. This stability allows Kape Mapya to maintain consistent service and quality, crucial for building a loyal customer base. Local employment also reduces travel time for workers, allowing them to spend more time with their families and contributing to less traffic congestion.

An Inclusive Workplace

Kape Mapya has created an inclusive workplace by not requiring prior employment experience. This policy has attracted many working students who appreciate the flexible schedules accommodating their academic commitments. "We made sure that having job experience is not a requirement for us; hence, more working students have taken interest in a job in our company," John Paul states. This inclusive approach provides valuable opportunities for young workers to gain experience and support their education.

Looking to the Future

John Paul envisions a future where Kape Mapya continues to uplift the local coffee culture. His goal is to establish a roastery to take full control of quality and work closely with farmers. "Our vision is to dive into the roots of Philippine coffee culture, to the point where we have our own roastery. Taking full control of the quality of working closely with the farmers," he explains. This approach will allow Kape Mapya to continue promoting the unique qualities of Philippine coffee and encouraging customers to choose local.

Community and Environmental Impact

By offering an alternative to imported coffee, Kape Mapya encourages customers to support local farmers, sustaining local agriculture and ensuring fair compensation for their produce. Local employment reduces commute times, contributing to less traffic congestion and supporting community well-being. Sourcing local beans also cuts the carbon footprint associated with importing coffee, aligning with sustainable practices and climate action goals.

[yoursafehavensblog]

Had a random conversation with Manong Guard (nasa 60s na sya) kasi nakita nya ko nakaupo ako mag isa sa lanas ng coffee shop, he approached me until nagkakwentuhan about life and naiopen up ko yung samin ni Ex then he said (non verbatim)

Guard: di sya nanghinayang sa 11 na taon. Yung panandaliang kasiyahan na nakita nya dun sa babae nya ngayon, saglit lang yun kasi may nakita sya dun na kulang sayo pero di nya makikita doon yung mga sakripisyo na ibinigay mo sa loob ng 11 na taon. Magsisisi yan magugulat ka baka kumatok nalang bigla yan sa pinto mo dahil sa pagsisisi nya makikita nya kahalagahan mo

Me: Tay, nawawala na po kasi yung nararamdaman ko, di ko po talaga majustify ngayon kung mahal ko pa ba sya o hindi na. Nalulungkot po ako sa parte na baka kapag bumalik sya wala na po ako maisagot

Guard: yan ang pag isipan mong mabuti anak. Kung anak kitang tunay babawiin kita sa kanya dahil pinili nya na lokohin ka kaysa resolbahin ang problema na dinadaanan nyo. Problemang mag asawa hindi dapat hinahanap ang kalinga sa iba. Kung may kulang wag hanapin sa iba kundi dapat hanapin ninyo yung paraan para mabalanse ninyo ung mga pagkukulang ninyo sa isa’t isa.

Me: sana nga po ganun tatay, kaso hindi po ganun nangyari eh, iniwanan po ako

Guard: pag aralan mo mabuti ang magiging desisyon mo anak dahil darating ang panahon magkkrus ang landas ninyo ulit. Piliin mo kung saan ka magiging masaya at panatag.

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Tatay namaaaan! Ayoko na po magkrus landas namin lalo po ngayon at masaya na sya sa ibang tao. Okay na po akong ganito na single, may mga kaibigan na nakaalalay sakin. May mga kaibigan na nakakasama at nakakakwentuhan. Okay na po ito.

[benefits1986]

Adios, Taurus Szn

Connecting the dots backwards takes a wicked mindset.  Today, my OG marketing dad and I had a catch up in the South. I thought ugod-ugod mode na siya and mahina na panunaw pero hiyang-hiya ako. At 70+ years old, tuwid na tuwid maglakad. Since it rained cats and dogs, nausog ng slight meet up namin. Nahiya na naman ako kasi sobrang aga niya and he messaged that he is outside Amici. LOL. He does not know where Southbank is and olats daw Westgate kasi umuulan. Apaka arte.  I missed Amici kaya G lang. I forgot to bring a book so I tried a quick trip sa bookstore kaso, nakita ko nakatayo siya sa second floor. My OG marketing dad is soooooo underrated and has an almost non-existent digital footprint. As a blue eagle x dragon (hahahaha), may ego talaga pero since anak-anakan niya akong tunay, wala na. Finished na. We bonded over black coffee, wine and pizza for almost 5 hours. He remembered our supposed meet up before pandemic. Sabi ko, nag-spiral ako and getting back on track. I thought the lost years meant we have to warm up pa, pero no. Parang kahapon lang. Bungad niya sa akin is: So, ano ng last name mo? Me: Shet. Sir, bakit naman ganyan ang tanong mo? He laughed and said na nagtatanong lang siya because I am of age na, matagal na. I said na road to house plant era na ako. He shrugged and told me bahala ako sa buhay ko. After the pangaasar, he told me that I’d match well with _____. Let’s leave that blank because TMI.  We talked about soooooo many stuff and he said na our meet up seems like destiny as anak-ama. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Huy. Tawang-tawa ako sa pagiging cheesy neto. He never fails. Iba talaga siya. As in. Even when he told me that he needs more time to brush up on the marketing game, terror daw siya sa mga panels ng thesis na inuupuan niya. Bwiset. ‘Wag daw siyang dadaanin sa unsound research design saka sa mga ... Sabi ko naman baka tawanan lang niya ako just in case mag-panel siya sa akin. Tumawa na naman. We aligned about how Kotler and Godin and Patel are coming together. And how he enjoys his 2 TB music files sa set up ng audio na pangmalakasan like 13th month x 3 ++++. Takte. Siya na. Sabi ko may Spotify naman pero syempre, ‘di tumigil. Sabi niya is from the flappers to the golden era, meron sa playlist niya. HAHAHAHHAAHAHAHHA. Sendan ko nga links para matigalgalan ‘to. Sabi niya pa tigil ko raw dream ko mag-pick up kasi hassle and that I may want to consider getting a ___. :D Daming alam. Pero gets kasi ‘pag nakapag-drive na ako ulit, humanda ang mga roadtrip na gustong-gusto ko. He recently got a Prado and will test drive sa major roadtrip niya soon.  What I love about huddles with my OG marketing tatay is that he never fails to amaze me. And that, dati wala akong ambag sa mga Pinas tours kasi gala siya for his work and his gala self. Ngayon, nagco-compare notes na kami. Syempre, 2 na lang daw ‘di niya natawid na lugar sa Pinas. Batanes and Jolo. E ‘di siya na. Pati Siargao, may secret spot siya. Shemayyyyy. And agree siya sa Negros na pakakkkkk sa ganaps and opportunities. Agree din siya na Siquijor is underrated. And that if may lockdown, gusto daw niya malockdown sa Kalinga dulo. LOL. May nalalaman pang pagbubunot ng damo as souvenir sa Kalinga. HAHAHAHAHAHAH. Hipster talaga ‘tong OG marketing dad ko. He’s not judging but he is upfront. Siguro, this time around, I saw him in his more relaxed state. Dati kasi gigil. Daming bashing. Sabi niya, pandemic taught him to be the kinder version of himself. OPAK. Tabi. He shared na dapat ang goal na these days is makatulog ng mahimbing sa gabi and continue to help people along the way even when it discomforts you. LOLLOLLL. Luh. Gospel mode na ba siyaaaa?  Challenged him to try free dive. Ayaw daw niya; pero he is on his way to scubadiving as a shala being. LOL.  He also shared a deep dive of his career ganaps which is soooo timely. :D Hahahaha. Para akong pinapakalma at pinapausukan at the same time. ‘Wag daw ako masyadong masungit. HAHAHAHHAHAHAHA. Sabi ko I am trying.  He told me that my aura is radiating. And sabi ko, seems like siya rin. I guess nga, this afternoon’s huddle is meant to be. I feel like I’m with cup half-empty and half-full. As a mentor, he is honest but he makes sure that I am in a safe space. ‘Yung pake niya ‘di nauubos. Sana all. :D We also talked about my PTSD x mother dragon and topline shizummzz about my lola who passed away recently. He shared his life’s bits and pieces din and siguro, no TMI pero he shared na we just have to let things happen and connect the dots backwards.  Pati sa law school ganaps ko, aba, may kuda. Apparently, he took law for a year lang pala. LOL. Sabi ko pagusapan na lang namin next time kasi daming hanash neto. HAHAHAHAHAHA.  Perhaps what I like most about my OG marketing dad is his willingness and ability to share his mistakes straight up. Walang chaser. ‘Di on the rocks. Minsan hassle i-down sa system ko pero he makes me think better. He never fails to back up his stories with life lessons. HUHUHUHUHU. And that he is never settling for fancy titles kasi sabi niya nga, titles are but social constructs. EME.  Of course, ‘di ko na naman napigilan to ask anong honest opinion niya sa brand I am working under for the past years. Kinabahan ako kasi he paused. Sabi niya is from an outside perspective, maganda. Happy daw siya nasa fintech x digital ako. LUH. Buti wala siyang angal though ready naman ako. Need ko ng assessment sa kanya bilang ‘di rin biro na ang tagal ko na dito. By tagal meaning, I easily get bored kaya sobrang character arc development ‘yung chapter ko na ‘to. Andami pang need ayusin, matutunan at i-unlearn.  He used to bike daw but he is now into walking. But wait, there’s more. Before pandemic, nakikipagsabayan pa raw siya sa full court ng basketball. :D Pota siya. Gulat daw faculty sa kanya. Sabi ko naman ano ba toka niya since saks lang height niya. Point guard daw. LELS. Ego all over po, opo. Tanong ko, talaga ba? Sabi niya, noon daw, considered na siyang matangkad and ngayon lang naman daw sa generation namin mga tall na tall players. LUH. Daming yabang pero okay, at his age, this is monumental. Wala rin daw siyang maint na gamot. YABANG. Buti na lang ako, wala rin. :D  Sabi niya, we should catch up sooner because.... :D I am just soooo happy na we met kahit anlakas ng ulan na medyo baha levels na bilang ‘di naman kami sanay na may baha sa South. :(  Happy rin siya sa tiny house ko near Tags kasi spot nila ‘yun nung ‘di pa uso. :D Baka raw maging magkapitbahay pa kami kasi naghahanap sila na property near Tags. :D Sana all, ganun noh? Saka sana maging magka-community kami para derecho Tap Station szn na because nakakakilig talaga ang more and more days and nights near Tags come 2024 and beyond. HUHUHUHUHU.  Syempre, sabi ko is ‘yung bahay ko, basic lang. Sabi niya, tigil daw ako. Tiny house fits me best kasi ‘di naman din daw ako mapirme sa bahay. Who knows baka ‘pag natuloy e makapag-Vespa rides na kami. Though, apaka mahal naman talaga po, opo. More, more side hustles ‘pag nacadence ko na ang H2. ‘Di puwedeng sabay-sabay. LOLLOLLOLL.  Syempre, ‘yung mga apo niya binida. Gwapo kiddos e. Mana raw sa kanya. Sabi ko naman, no way kamukha niya pero sige, genes naman niya ‘yun up a certain level. Hahahahahahaha.  I just want to put this here to remind me that my OG marketing Polaris is always with me. The end of the tunnel is near and that I just have to keep slugging it. Kapit lungsss.  What’s really nice about our catch up is may checklist na ako ng next mentor ko sa mundo ng marketing. :) Excited na rin akong makahanap ng mentor na magiging kateam up ko sa sobrang daming updates and nasa future-proofing era na ulit ako. Parang ‘yung lipat ko from sales to fashion to digital to fintech. Here and now na talaga kasi at my age, saktong-sakto lang talaga ang bagong pivot. Dasal lang talaga. Focus and iwasan ang trust issues.  Pinayagan niya rin ako magbayad ng aming food and drinks. :D HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Buti naman. Maiba naman. Siya raw taya next time and dapat sooner.  Thank u, universe for the gift of mentorship in spite my shit. Thank u, Taurus szn. Pluto retrograde mode na tayo because iba ang hatak ng planet na ‘to. Hades levels but sabi nga sa comics universe, death is rebirth. CHZ.  Naparami ako ng inom pero ganun talaga. 2 weeks tayong walang alak sa sistema because ... LOL. Ergo, balik sa tiny sips MWF or whenever. 

[cafeconki]

The land of temples as they say but its more than this. A culturally rich place with great hospitality. The state whose achievements are less talked about but more visible on ground.

Happy Utkal Divas to everyone

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[maximuswolf]

Calling for Filipino coffee enthusiasts/people who are familiar with Filipino coffee

Calling for Filipino coffee enthusiasts/people who are familiar with Filipino coffee I'm a literal coffee noob who's just starting to transition away from Nescafé, and I wanna start to learn the most fundamental element which is the beans. What's the differences between Barako, Batangas, Kalinga, and Sagada coffee?Other than this request, please do go all out with a full article on Filipino coffee and enumerate other coffees you know about, as I have said, I want to learn all that I can Submitted January 06, 2023 at 06:31AM by ObsidianInTheSnow https://ift.tt/MgVB8Qv via /r/Coffee

[gingerhotelsindia]

One of the best hotels near Kalinga Nagar Airport

Explore the beautiful city of Bhubneswar, which is home to many temples, with the help of Kalinga Nagar hotels, which are conveniently located close to the airport.

Ginger, one of the greatest Kalinga Nagar Hotels offers free wifi, a contemporary fitness centre, in-room dining, air conditioning, a tea or coffee maker, a mini-refrigerator, an LCD or LED TV for entertainment, meeting spaces, and laundry services. Additionally, Ginger has flat-screen televisions in its air-conditioned rooms. Diet-conscious visitors will value the resort's nutritious eating choices. All throughout COVID, the proper safety procedures were taken in accordance with the ministry's guidelines.

One of the hotels near Kalinga Nagar Airport is Ginger, and it offers twin and queen rooms. The hotel also offers specially built rooms for guests with particular needs to have a hassle-free, high-quality stay. Ginger is without a doubt one of the best budget hotels in the area and guarantees a memorable stay.

The high-quality services and leisure time you will enjoy at Ginger, one of the best hotels near Kalinga Nagar Airport, are hard to find at hotels with prices as low as Ginger's. The distance between the hotel and the airport, only 8 kilometres, makes it convenient for guests to avoid paying for transportation there and back. The motel is adjacent to a bus stop, a train station, and various modes of transit.

The eastern coastal plains, along the axis of the Eastern Ghats mountains, are home to Odisha's capital, also known as Temple City. The city is home to some of the most important religious and cultural sites on the planet. Temples including the Lingaraj Temple, Rajarani Mandir, Konark Sun Temple, Puri Jagannath Temple, and others are easily accessible from the Ginger Hotel Kalinga Nagar. Other well-known features of the city include the Machha Jhol, Rasgulla, Rasabali, Chhena Gaja, Chhena Jhilli, and Chhena Poda cuisines as well as the Rath Yatra-temple automobile festival.

The Museum of Tribal Arts and Artefacts, Lingaraja Temple, Mukteswara Temple, Rajarani Temple, Dhauli Giri Hills, and Nandankanan Zoological Park are just a few of the city's top attractions that are close to the hotel.

A number of temples, including the Rajarani Temple and the Lingaraja Temple, may be seen in the lovely city of Bhubaneswar. The Ginger Hotel, one of the most popular hotels in the area, offers minimalist luxury and is conveniently located in Bhubaneswar's commercial district. Along with attractively constructed rooms, it offers a wide range of services, such as meeting rooms, restaurants, gyms, and interactive lobby spaces. The best time to go to the city is from September to February. While monsoons produce relatively little rain, winter evenings can get rather cold. In contrast to the sweltering and steamy summers, Bhubaneswar's winters are moderate and pleasant. Ginger Hotel is the best selection for Nayapalli family hotels or low-cost hotels.

The first zoological park in India to offer a white tiger safari is Nandankanan Zoological Park. Being confined in a car while the animals wander freely in the open jungle provides a unique sensation. After a twenty-minute trip via winding roads that cut through the natural forest in a specially protected vehicle, visitors on the lion safari are led right up to a pride of lions. By taking the safari bus service, visitors can also experience close-up encounters with sloth bears in their natural habitat.

There are two partially man-made and half-natural caverns close to Cuttack. These caves, today known as Udayagiri and Khandagiri, were once referred to as Cuttack Caves or Kattaka Caves. On Udayagiri and Khandagiri, two nearby hills that make up the Kumari Parvata, are the caverns. There are numerous caves from the first century BCE that have been beautifully sculpted. According to legend, King Kharavela had the majority of these caverns carved out so that Jain monks could live there. Udayagiri, which means "Sunrise Hill," has 18 caverns as opposed to Khandagiri's 15 caverns.

One of the largest and oldest temples in the area, the Lingaraja Temple, honors Lord Shiva. The temple, the most recognizable building in Bhubaneswar, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the state. Shiva's well-known form is called Lingaraja, which translates to "King of Lingam." The current structure of the temple was constructed in the final decade of the eleventh century. Part of the temple was built in the sixth century CE, according to a number of works of Sanskrit literature from the seventh century.

There are several excellent 3-star hotels near Kalinga Nagar Airport  that can accommodate your demands, but none can match the services provided by the Ginger hotel. Each and every traveller's desire is handled at Ginger Hotel locations with painstaking care and thoroughness. Modern conveniences and first-rate services are offered to visitors at the hotel to enhance their enjoyment of their stay at Ginger Hotels.

[academyguide]

Bhubaneswar is situated in a historical area in Odisha and is one of the major tourist spots. Known for its hundreds of temples, Bhubaneswar is a modern capital city with traditional roots. Other than its temples the city also has the amazing Khandagiri and Udaygiri caves that are situated on the outskirts. Read on to know more about the caves and also check out some great hotels in Bhubaneswar near Udaygiri caves.The state of Odisha is situated to the south of West Bengal on the eastern shores of India. The state is known for its untouched natural beauty and also for its culture and heritage. The one time powerful Kalinga Empire as it was previously known is probably most famous for its temples and also for changing the heart of a cruel emperor Asoka.Bhubaneswar is one of the earliest post independence planned cities of India and is popularly known as City of temples. It has been named so because according to legends the city used to have more than three thousand temples but now most of them have been razed or left to the fury of nature. The most famous temple that also is a landmark is the Lingaraj temple in the Old Town area. In importance it is considered second only to the world famous Sri Jagannath Temple of Puri.The Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves are situated outside Bhubaneswar and are carved out of two adjacent hills. It is a belief that the ornately carved caves were made as a resident for Jain monks somewhere between 180 -170 BC. There are several beautiful inscriptions all over the caves which are a real treat for the eyes. In Udayagiri the most amazing structure is the Ranigumpha (The Queens Cave) which is a huge two storied cave structure. Some of the caves are quite ancient and in ruins but the rest are well preserved for tourists. There is also a park nearby where you can observe the large stone architectures made by the ancients. The caves are barely 8-10kms away towards the Baramunda bus stand and visitors can easily find vehicles like private taxis and buses to take them there.Hotels in Bhubaneswar near UdayagiriHotel Swosti Premium is among the finest luxury class hotels in Bhubaneswar that is situated close to the Udayagiri caves which is around 12kms away. The hotel is 4kms from the railway station and 6kms from the airport. Hotel facilities include lavish rooms, mini-bar, 4 dining options, bar, 24-hour coffee shop, swimming pool with Jacuzzi. The room rates start from Rs.4560.Another fine hotel is Hotel Pushpak that is situated barely 2kms away from the main railway station. One of the oldest and most popular budget hotels, it enjoys wide recommendations from customers who have praised its location and services. Hotel facilities include comfortable and well equipped rooms and 4 dining options, complimentary pickup facility and a travel desk. The room rates start from Rs.1200. Source by Kumar S Pradhan

[beingjellybeans]

Awesome pairing of cookies and coffee from Bake Boss and TOV Coffee

It’s a weekday afternoon, you’ve just had your lunch and you’re contemplating om what will power you up for more hours of doing remote work. For me, its quite simple: cookies and coffee! https://flic.kr/p/2kD4ub1 Both give me a boost of energy and wakefulness that’s sure to get me over that midday slump. Fortunately, I got some sweets and TOV coffee packets from Bake Boss that really hit the…

[ayanvillafuerte]

iced.

kalinga brew. iced coffee. daily grind staple.

[kapeumali]

Kape umali coffee 1kg; 40kg sack #kapeumali #coffee #coffeebeans #benguet #barako #arabica #excelsa #robusta #iloilo #kalinga #sagada #ph #philippines #batangas #lipa #cavite #kape (at Kape Umali Shangri-la) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8XzcaYgOdpAPgFXb3OncByz0275eB8zN3ZGvw0/?igshid=1mm4kjahx9b4r

[friendswithclay]

“Kalinga woman toasting coffee beans in a re-used (cracked) “average” sized rice-cooking pot.”

[inkygardenserpent]

witch/animist things from my childhood

comfort with death and with the dead

leaving offerings of food and cigarettes for duwende and other guardian spirits

leaving offerings for duwende after accidentally damaging their home lmao

my dad teaching me how to cleanse a space with wind

my grandma teaching me how to call for wind

potent home remedies when medicine wouldn't do the job (I was sick often as a kid, but nothing serious)

having meals/leaving an extra plate out for the recently deceased

treating plants like members of your family

reverence for food

reverence in forests, fields, mountains, anywhere rural

carrying coffee leaves for safe passage while visiting my dad's clan in kalinga

my mother's side of the family being extremely gifted in divination and curse removal

my dad's side being gifted in cursing (this is what having a sharp tongue means)

things that remind me that I've been surrounded but witchcraft my entire life

[benj0143]

Enjoying my Buscalan coffee, with my Buscalan tattoo and my Buscalan @bergelproject headwear at Buscalan Village. Good morning! #morningcoffee #coffee #buscalancoffee #Buscalan #Kalinga #bergel #headwear (at Buscalan Village, Tinglayan, Kalinga) https://www.instagram.com/p/Byl8kjNHHpx/?igshid=vadyhowqxwve

[totiegraphy]

...kalinga dark! ...to replenish my medium roast when it consumes up... #coffeelover #brewedcoffee #brew #coffee #kalingacoffee #kalinga #drip #driptype #groundcoffee #praxxis #praxxis_ https://www.instagram.com/p/BvlFpABBolf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9jj3xncpsrlr