{"id":4452,"date":"2024-10-31T14:38:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T06:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mpsu.edu.ph\/?p=4452"},"modified":"2025-10-29T17:37:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T09:37:25","slug":"mpsu-employees-embrace-indigenous-traditions-and-mental-wellbeing-in-closing-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mpsu.edu.ph\/?p=4452","title":{"rendered":"MPSU Employees Embrace Indigenous Traditions and Mental Wellbeing in Closing Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/mpsu.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/3554rtdrtgd.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mpsu.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/3554rtdrtgd.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mpsu.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/3554rtdrtgd-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mpsu.edu.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/3554rtdrtgd-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mountain Province State University (MPSU) concluded its &#8220;Weaving our Strengths: A Celebration of Indigenous Culture and Mental Wellbeing&#8221; event on October 31, 2024, with a vibrant and unifying boodle fight held at the MPSPC Admin Building. The event highlighted the profound connection between indigenous traditions and mental health, emphasizing the importance of <a><\/a>community and shared experiences in fostering well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The celebration drew inspiration from the Igorot custom of communal eating, where sharing a meal of boiled chicken and vegetables symbolizes unity and strengthens bonds. This tradition echoes the core message of the event: that fostering connections and providing support are crucial for mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boodle fight, a Filipino tradition of sharing food laid out on banana leaves, served as a fitting finale. Employees came together to enjoy a feast, symbolizing the collective spirit and support system that are vital for mental wellness within the MPSU workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By weaving together indigenous practices and contemporary understanding of mental health, MPSU&#8217;s &#8220;Weaving our Strengths&#8221; celebration successfully promoted cultural awareness and encouraged a more inclusive and supportive environment for its employees. 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