Impakabsat 2022 featuring Kalinga Province
The last week of Impakabsat 2022 ended yesterday and the last province to be featured is the province of Kalinga.
I have only visited some places of Kalinga and I have shared that here. There is so many more to explore about this wonderful province. For now, let's enjoy what products are offered.
Last Sunday, we went to the Impakabsat venue and checked out what were on display there. I already have one product in mind that I wanted to buy and that is Kalinga coffee. The province is known for its robusta coffee.
Unlike during our first visit to the event, there were lesser stalls selling coffee this time.
There were those who are selling red rice and black rice and other variants of rice. I planned on buying but they were more pricey that those sold in the public market. This made me realize that the stuff sold there at the event are probably more expensive than those sold in the market for I am guessing these participants have to pay the mall or probably not.
The first thing we saw when we arrived at the venue are the traditional tattoo artists. I didn't see them right away actually for I was busy checking out the coffee stall. I was hoping I could get a free taste this time but the line is long so I didn't bother. That's when I saw what was going on behind the stall.
I had to go back and check the tarpaulin stating the event and another one beside it said that there are two tattoo artists who will be there for two days offering there services. I was not able to ask for the fee. I remember when we went to Buscalan that they charged us per line. I'm not sure if it was the same here or whether they charged per design which is way cheaper.
You can see how intently the artists are doing the tattoing that I didn't bother asking them questions. There were also people in line waiting for there turn. There is a list of designs that you can choose from and the meaning of those designs are indicated there.
Most of the products sold there were handmade products from woven clothes, accessories, headgear, bags. Certainly less variety than last time but more colorful this time. Kalinga is known for its striking colors with red and yellow dominating.
There were also wine and veggie snacks but those were only a few.
Aside from the coffee, we also bought chili paste. Kalinga is known to be chili lovers and that is evident in the paste that we bought. It is consistently spicy and I love it! The coffee that we bought has that almost chocolate smell and taste to it. There is a hint of rice and/or corn. I think this is going to be one of the fave drip coffees. This is different from what is sold in the market of Bulanao where it is more of rice/corn like flavor to it.
Here are the photos that I took in that said event:
I forgot how much were the items that we bought but the coffee was cheaper than the Arabica and Robusta blend that we purchased last time.
I'm glad that this event was held again and that I have participated to this year's Impakabsat 2022 featuring Kalinga Province. Looking forward to future events.
I posted this in my social media and was surprised to get a comment from one of the representatives of the said event.
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Wow! It seems the market place is very lively and rich in products and services. Are those clothes pricey? I think they are pricey since they are handmade.
Wait, the tattoo? It's what you called mambabatok? The traditional way of tattooing? My gosh! I would love to try that under my wrist.
Quality video kuya. Nice!
Yup, handcrafts are pricey indeed but great quality so it's always worth it.
Indeed those girls mambabatok. I believe one of them is the lady we planned to visit in Buscalan before but she has lots of clients then. When you have the chance, visit Buscalan and have yours tattooed :D
Thanks!
Ano ulit meaning ng impakabsat? 😅
Un initials ng Cordillera regions - Ifugao, Mountain Province, Abra, Kalinga, Apayao, Benguet tas un sat from the word kabsat meaning kapatid :)
Ah. Yun pla yun. Hehe. Naririnig ko lang kabsat hehe
Di rin ako aware kun ano meaning nun. Recently ko lang inalam din hehe.
Wow, really loved the showcase of colours!! The traditional tattoo artists are cool 👌
Those colors or pleasing to the eyes :) It would be nice to have those tattoos on someone for sure. I don't want it on me but I do appreciate it when I see tattoos on others :D
Kalinga doon ba si Apong wang -od? ( did i spell it right?
I always wanted to have a traditional tattoo like what I saw on the vid.
Yet my husband won't let me😂
Kulang lang ng h - Whang-Od hehe.
Maybe if you and your husband will visit Buscalan, he might be convinced :D
I wasn’t looking at the coffee but rather on the designs of the clothes and accessories. I really like it! It speaks a lot of the culture! That’s why I like events like this. Some people may not appreciate it, but I really like when they promote one’s culture. You get to learn a lot from it.
The tattoo! I’m actually thinking of getting one. Would be great to do that there.
I've almost had one when we visited Buscalan, Kalinga lol! Being there makes the experience even more authentic. You could learn a thing or two about their culture as well so it's worth a visit :)
Waaa! I'm so jealous! I really wanted to learn more about their culture!
Immersion is they key or at least a visit there :D
We have a similar event here too, but it's not as colourful as this. The prices of goods at events like this are always cheap. I can’t wait to attend the next.
These are more about artisans that's why the prices are not that cheap. There are other several events like this where cheaper are being sold.
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That certainly is great incentive to come back for them! Being busy like that and having lines speaks volumes on their service! I am so glad you got the coffee and the chili paste! I love it hot too!
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That's true, too. I hope these businesses will continue to grow.