Ivatan Culture and Heritage

Oral Traditions & Intangible Heritage

The Ivatan culture boasts a vibrant oral tradition, including the following:

Laji Unaccompanied lyrical songs performed during significant events and festivals.

Kalusan Work songs sung collectively, often led by a soloist (vachi), to coordinate communal labor.

Kabbata Legends and folklore passed down through generations.

These oral traditions are integral to the Ivatan community’s identity and are recognized in the Philippine Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage.