September 18, 2026 — As part of the ongoing Academic and Cultural Exchange Program, international delegates, accompanied by Mountain Province State University (MPSU) representatives, participated in a cultural immersion activity in Sagada, Mountain Province.
The delegates visited various cultural and heritage sites, including Saint Maryβs Episcopal Church, the Hanging Coffins, local coffee farms, the Underground River and Eco Valley, Sagada Weaving Center, Ganduyan Museum, and Sagada Pottery.
As part of the immersion, Sagada tour guides conducted a lecture on the history of the Hanging Coffins and the cultural heritage of Sagada, providing the delegates with insights into the communityβs traditions, practices, and history.
The delegates also participated in a hands-on pottery-making activity at Sagada Pottery, allowing them to engage directly with a local traditional craft.
Through the cultural immersion, the international delegates gained opportunities to learn about and experience the cultural heritage and traditional practices of the Sagada community, leaving their footprints in Sagada through shared experiences, cultural learning, and exchange.
