21/06/2026
🌿✨ ILOKULTURA: LAKBAY KATUTUBO 2026 ✨🌿
Celebrating Indigenous Heritage, Preserving Cultural Identity
On June 20, 2026, Rosario Elementary School proudly served as the venue partner for the successful conduct of ILOKULTURA: Lakbay Katutubo 2026, an outreach and advocacy program spearheaded by JCI Ilocos Inabel that brought together around 70 Indigenous Peoples (IP) members, learners, youth, parents, and community stakeholders in a meaningful celebration of culture, heritage, and community empowerment.
The event commenced with a symbolic tree planting activity within the school premises, representing the deepening of our cultural roots and our shared commitment to preserving Indigenous identity, traditions, and values for future generations.
Throughout the day, participants actively engaged in various learning and cultural activities, including the Indigenous Peoples Rights Awareness Seminar, Digital Marketing and E-Commerce Training, Indigenous Music and Dance Festival, Traditional Arts and Crafts Workshop, and an Indigenous Peoples Consultation and Open Forum. These activities fostered awareness, empowerment, and stronger community engagement among participants.
A highlight of the event was the captivating cultural presentation by the Malaya IP Dancers, whose performances beautifully showcased the richness, pride, and resilience of Indigenous culture.
The activity was graced by Hon. Mary Joyce P. Maggay-Guma, Municipal Mayor of Cervantes; Federated Municipal IPMR Ferdinand Otinguey Sr.; the IPMRs of Cervantes; Hon. Salvador A. Gaburno and the Barangay Officials of Rosario; along with other advocates and partners dedicated to promoting the welfare and rights of Indigenous communities.
Rosario Elementary School extends its heartfelt gratitude to JCI Ilocos Inabel headed by its President, Sir Philip Gregory Aldos, for choosing our school as a partner venue in advancing advocacies that promote cultural preservation, youth empowerment, community development, and inclusive education.
Likewise, we express our sincere appreciation to the Local Government Unit of Cervantes, the Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representatives (IPMRs), Barangay Rosario Officials, the RES Personnel Force, our ever-supportive PTA Officers and members, and all stakeholders whose invaluable support contributed to the success of this meaningful undertaking.
Together, let us continue to honor our heritage, strengthen our cultural identity, and build communities where diversity, respect, and inclusion thrive.