Author: Ronald B. Bulwayan, Divina Alunday – Balocnit

Abstract: The study looked into the functions of bayas in the bodong celebration of the Kalingas. It made use of ethnographic method, specifically interview of the elders and bodong holders. Actual photo-documentation was also used to capture important procedures of the rituals.

Keywords: Bayas, Bodong, Kalinga

Article Info: Received: 07 May 2023; Received in revised form: 09 Jun 2023; Accepted: 14 Jun 2023; Available online: 25 Jun 2023

DOI: 10.22161/ijels.83.61