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This is my home town. Taba-ao offers a serene place for those who would like to take a break from the bustling city life. It is approximately 40 kilometers away from Baguio City. To reach Taba-ao, one must take a rough and dusty ride since the road is not concrete. Anyway, the experience would be great! We call the mountain (which looks like a volcano)Mount Kalukasog. At the foot of this mighty mountain flows Amburayan River, the right place to have a cool bath. The Amburayan River doesn't only offer its cool rapids, but it also prides itself of the Hanging Amburayan Bridge--a local version of the Golden Gate (but alas, it has been reconstructed). People here sustain their daily needs by farming. The common crops grown here are rice, climbing beans, cucumber, pepper, camote, casava, and fruit trees. Much of the agricultural produce are sold at Baguio City. Besides farming, some have established small restaurants catering especially to visitors or to travellers going to Kibungan. A number of sari-sari stores also dot the roadsides. People here are generally hospitable, peace-loving and happy. They are noted for their jokes and the way they speak for they seem to be singing while talking. The language is Nabaloy/Ibaloi. One more thing that has become a trademark of the Taba-ao people is their version of the so-called Grand March--a simplified version of the waltz. This dance has become a tradition among the people. During wedding celebrations, the Grand March would always be the favorite of men and women, young and old alike.
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