In the year 1950, Eduardo Masferre had said these words: “…vituals that Sagada has not lost despite modern times.” And after 63 years, Sagada still re
mains to be faithful to its traditionand has taken good care of it. This proves that the people in Sagada, regardless of the modern period present in the area, have never forgotten to respect their ancestors. Basically, this showthat their tradition is not an act to attract people, rather it is something they live by. It is the
authentic culture that in its literal meaning “–the way of life.”
For Malanes (2003), “
Sagada folk, until now, still observe some of the burial customsand traditions of their an
cestors.”
The
Echo Valley’s hanging coffins are the proof of it.
Although there are some changes that happened over the years, yet the village and its people didnot forget who they are and how to practice their tradition
–
particularly their death and burialcustoms. Regardless of the modern names given to them and other changes in the society, theKankanaeys of Sagada still chooses to place their Kankanaey
’s name on their coffin and be
buried the way their ancestors did it