“Gabi is required for the Ibaloy rituals. It is among the essential offerings when we invite the unseen spirits to join the ritual feast. The entire gabi plant, from the root to the stem to the leaves, is eaten and much valued by the Ibaloys”.
“Aside from rituals, these plants are also important in our everyday life, providing nourishment for our families and community”. — excerpts from the book Welcome to our Ba-ëng!, 2021
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