𝐑𝐡𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: Portrait (𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬)

As part of the celebration of the 30th Panagbenga Festival, 25 Cordilleran ethnic groups showcased the culture, traditions and katarakian of the highlanders during the Rhythm of the Highlands: A Showcase of Culture and Dance. Featuring ritual, victory, courtship, occupational and festival dances, the event was held at the Melvin Jones Grandstand, Baguio City on February 15, 2026. Participating groups included: 1. e-BICAS Cultural Group 2. SAKUSAK Musical Ensemble 3. GASAT SIN DAP-AY Cultural Dance Group 4. SAGANDAYAN Cultural Group 5. CHAG-AY Cultural Ensemble 6. KASIYANA YA BALINTAUGAN 7. IYAMAN Cultural Group 8. GANNAY Cultural Dance Troupe 9. DANG - DANG AY Cultural Group 10. BUMADANG Cultural Group 11. GAWIS Culture and Arts Ensemble 12. SALAKNIB Youth Ensemble 13. ISEM - Cordillera Dance and Culture Advocates 14. UGGAYAM Cultural Dancers 15. RAGSAK Cultural Group 16. Saint Louis School of Pacdal Inc. IP Socio - Cultural Dance Troupe 17. GAMENG DI CORDILLERA 18. KAYAW DI UMILI Ensemble 19. LITAGWA Cultural Preservation Group (LCPG) 20. KAFAGWAY Cultural Group 21. SALIBI Cultural Group 22. BSU KONTAD - Highland Cultural Dance Troupe 23. GARDENERS’ Tribe Cultural 24. AMBARU Cultural Group 25. TURAYAN Cultural Group Watch the highlights of the event here: 🎥 Annjay Domilies/BHE #RhythmOfTheHighlands2026 #PanagbengaFestival2026 #CordilleranCulture #HighlanderTraditions #TarakiSpirit