Contributed by Glo A. Tuazon
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In the olden tradition of celebrating the different stages of rice cycle comes a phase called am-among where families gather and join other clan members to share the bounties of their labor. That in the yearly non-stop circle of activities and work, they set aside a time to rest, settle down a bit and just mingle and enjoy the company of family while thanking the Giver for everything that has come and gone during the season.

Barangay Mainit performing and interpreting the tradition of Saknit. this is the harvesting the sugar cane, juicing it and cooking it to produce "basi" or cane rum and also of molasses.

The vernacular hooray "Gawis ay MountainProvince" was repeatedly heard as gongs echoed incessantly in this Philippine upland province's 2007 Lang-ay Festival. First launched three years ago to celebrate the province's founding anniversary, "Lang-ay" which means to share happiness, promote family solidarity, hospitality, and nurture friendship with a toast of home-brewed wine has become a major local event. Visiting expatriates, tourists, neighboring townfolks and covering journalists were once again treated to a cultural bonanza as residents of MountainProvince showed off not only their unique culture but also their warm hospitality.