Bontoc: The Hidden Mountain Gem of the Philippines

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  • Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
  • Bontoc is a hidden paradise located in the mountain valleys of the Mountain Province in the Philippines. We were fortunate enough to visit the landlocked refuge that is home to a community whose warmth and generosity are unmatched.
    The Cordillera Mountains are a sight to behold-its lush greenery and mineral-rich highlands speak for themselves, but the real beauty lies within its people who continue to uphold the traditions of the people before them. Let’s travel through the quiet mountainside and feast on local delicacies like Safeng, Bisukor, Patupat, and more.
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    Erwan Heussaff - Founder
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Комментарии • 160

  • @kennethvillacastin1249
    @kennethvillacastin1249 Год назад +41

    Thank you for always featuring the beautiful culture and tradition which our country is blessed to have.

  • @jewelanneapolinar9704
    @jewelanneapolinar9704 Год назад +105

    Welcome to my little hometown.👋 At last, my quaint hometown of Bontoc has taken center stage, uncovering its hidden gem: the underrated, art of savoring pancakes and mami, accompanied by the bold embrace of barako coffee at the Market, and more. This discovery reaches far beyond the surface, transcending our status as a mere pit stop on the journey to renowned places like Banaue, Kalinga, or Sagada. Loving this short dokyu as it has deeply touched my heart, for it portrays the essence of our town in a way that resonates profoundly. My gratitude knows no bounds for this beautifully crafted depiction. Thanks @FEATR !!🥰🤍

    • @featrmedia
      @featrmedia  Год назад +3

      Enough said! Thanks for the support!

    • @jewelanneapolinar9704
      @jewelanneapolinar9704 Год назад +2

      @@featrmedia my pleasure!🤍

    • @jdvandeventer
      @jdvandeventer Год назад +2

      I WOULD LOVE TO TAY HERE FOR A MONTH. I LOVE THE PHILIPPINES. I visited Philippines many times.I would likee to make contact with anyone living here or who lived here.

    • @jewelanneapolinar9704
      @jewelanneapolinar9704 10 месяцев назад

      @@jdvandeventer I am from Bontoc and my pleasure to welcome you here! 🤍

  • @jesterleander8
    @jesterleander8 Год назад +14

    Excellent storytelling, FEATR Team! These types of videos really expose us to the rich cultures of our country. 🇵🇭 Thank you for producing amazing content! 🔥

  • @ry.aighty
    @ry.aighty Год назад +2

    felt so serene, able to travel and experience this warm yet lucid, from all the unending dues, this place just shoot you back to a very humble and simple living. Thank you for this nice ice breaker!

  • @eyaangel618
    @eyaangel618 Год назад +2

    It really feels great, not just in Bontoc but the whole if Mt. Province- the quiet and peaceful indigenous communities are who we are greatful of preserving their culture for us to enjoy such sceneries and stiries today

  • @jerrybrentzburgos4627
    @jerrybrentzburgos4627 Год назад +3

    FEATR is really a master in its own craft... i really enjoy how it features local culture, cuisines, crafts and natural wonders...

  • @sassyj6258
    @sassyj6258 Год назад +1

    As you said slow paced but the rhythm is not lost, our lives do revolve on season of planting, celebration, tradition, culture and community; lots of respect for community and nature,

  • @SHIORII_L0V
    @SHIORII_L0V 4 месяца назад

    Welcome I'm from mountain province and it is a beautiful place and related to the grandma in the video she is indeed a kind women and may she live longer❤

  • @JALGalleries
    @JALGalleries Год назад +1

    Patupat is one of my favorite pasalubong whenever we a wedding gig nearby Bontoc or just pass by. Even for me as a native growing up here in Baguio, local foods always reconnects us back into our roots.. Food is culture..

  • @bloatedbaeb
    @bloatedbaeb Год назад +1

    The whole video is giving Anthony Bourdain era, thank you for for featuring untold cuisines of our country 🙏🏻

  • @thursdaysaint
    @thursdaysaint 11 месяцев назад

    i feel like this is very different from ur usual style of story telling it makes me feel more involved like i was there experiencing everything with u. ur food documentaries always carry so much heart and i wish they gain greater renown and appreciation in the future!!

  • @roggiepogi211
    @roggiepogi211 Год назад +2

    This documentary is some real top tier on a kind.

  • @Maniwalaka.1765
    @Maniwalaka.1765 Год назад +4

    This is culture and I wish we Filipinos from NCR, Bulacan, and other modernized provinces of the Philippines could go back to the pre colonized practices we had so we can have a much organized, proud, and disciplined youth and people!

  • @Adam-en4zq
    @Adam-en4zq Год назад +1

    Such an amazingly talented content creator

  • @ozymandiaz7859
    @ozymandiaz7859 9 месяцев назад

    i grew up there, and it changed so much. it is a fraction of how it used to be. the river was its main attraction but today it is gone, it turned into a sewer. during my childhood the the river was clean and everyday it is full of people swimming and having a good time. it is so different today, it feels like my hometown vanished into thin air and never to be seen again.

  • @lucaspierre9305
    @lucaspierre9305 Год назад

    Oh Bontoc, I had fond memories of you! Thank you Featr for another Cordillera feature.

  • @justinelopez668
    @justinelopez668 Год назад

    Bontoc pancake and kapeng barako is the best!!!! Their patupat is also a must try.

  • @MrRedthorn
    @MrRedthorn Год назад

    this is my go-to place when I need to be relaxed specifically Mt. Kupapey. Love staying there! from Manila.

  • @bbhsoleil
    @bbhsoleil Год назад +6

    Why go to Japan when we have our own little villages to explore. If only they can be more accessible

  • @yllen6152
    @yllen6152 Год назад

    Wow, so Natural

  • @ayrasanmiguel9363
    @ayrasanmiguel9363 Год назад

    I LOVE WATCHING THIS KIND OF FOOD VLOG! I LOVE KNOWING THE GEM OF THE PHILIPPINES! ❤🎉😮 THANK YOU SO MUCH FEATR!!!

  • @yohan-j1c
    @yohan-j1c 10 месяцев назад

    FEATR videos are fascinating ❤❤

  • @leamagsayo4258
    @leamagsayo4258 Год назад

    Sarap yang bisukol

  • @AriesQt
    @AriesQt Год назад +2

    SECONDDDD

  • @welbiks17
    @welbiks17 Год назад

    This video reminded me how Anthony Bourdain tell his stories. 🥰

  • @ameliahirata4629
    @ameliahirata4629 9 месяцев назад

    I remember when I was grade 5 may bodegoinside our house at nakita ko jame may palay tinamong ko si Uncle Valer stockan na palay daw pag wala na bigas sakaka nalang magpagiling so cook rice is so delicious kasi bago kiskis hoe this preservetiom na palay to be continioue

  • @cristallynparungao436
    @cristallynparungao436 7 месяцев назад

    Hello, good day!! This is Cristallyn, a student from the Philippines. I would just like to ask for your permission to use some parts of this video for educational purposes. Sincerely, I thought your videography was excellent, and the videos were a great fit for our project. Rest assured that we will give proper credit to your video and state your RUclips channel along with it. Thank you!

  • @marilynnunez7974
    @marilynnunez7974 Год назад

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @mhobylopez9647
    @mhobylopez9647 Год назад

    ❤🎉❤🎉

  • @darwinyumol9782
    @darwinyumol9782 Год назад

    10:44 still with you😂

  • @euclidnaboye5662
    @euclidnaboye5662 Год назад

    Ahem. Land of very good fayers

  • @bryandave8185
    @bryandave8185 3 месяца назад

    Untold stories ???? in what part the story is?

  • @jensantos4542
    @jensantos4542 Год назад

    How to make Safeng?

  • @kendallkatalbas4915
    @kendallkatalbas4915 Год назад

    Kanami

  • @breathestrongcycling3672
    @breathestrongcycling3672 Год назад +8

    I have a RUclips channel, but I can honestly say I will never showcase the Philippines as well as this channel does. Every video makes me want to jump on my bike and just go....with a spoon and fork of course😉👍

  • @norevicmaghinay6522
    @norevicmaghinay6522 Год назад +21

    The gem of the Philippines that must be known,relieved and not be forgotten.thank you erwan and featr for featuring our heritage ❤️

  • @virginiaabad8799
    @virginiaabad8799 Год назад +8

    Love this. 💖 you're a working social anthropologist Erwan. Your videos are educational, can be used as a teaching material.

  • @elledmn
    @elledmn Год назад +10

    I thought you're already done featuring the Cordillera, I'm already hopeless that our small barangay will be visited by your team. But this is really surprising!!!and thank you so much for exploring Bayyo. I even saw my grandma and relatives. I hope that your team enjoyed the stay. 😊

    • @paradiso8763
      @paradiso8763 5 месяцев назад

      They actually have a video about the wedding in Bayyo 🥰 hope you've seen it... if not, you may watch it on their channel as well 😍

  • @govols1995
    @govols1995 Год назад +5

    I knew an 80 something year old man in Germany who hunted wild pigs much the same way as the man in this video, with a spear. He had trained dogs who would chase the boar towards him, and he would sidestep at the last second and spear them. Brave men. Boar can really mess you up.

  • @jinroh516
    @jinroh516 Год назад +1

    Erwan, you sound like a Mexican, inhale exhale, Cordillera is pronounced “Kordilyera” not like Tortiya like how the Mexicans say Tortilla

  • @JackHanma123
    @JackHanma123 Месяц назад +1

    Bontoc should put a stop on incest in the Cordilleras....incest will damage us from inside out....i pity those young people victims of incest-rape....😮❤

  • @christinaalviedo579
    @christinaalviedo579 Год назад +5

    It really feels great dear Erwan…being a part of old and rich traditions. This gives us a new perspective in life living here in California for almost five decades this gave me the feeling of pride for how simple and resilient people in this side of our country. Thank you for taking us in this journey. God bless.🙏♥️🙏

  • @Djjezz
    @Djjezz 3 дня назад

    Watching fr9m.Libas imelda Guihulngan City Negros Oriental

  • @feyaa8737
    @feyaa8737 Год назад +1

    If only our government know how to market our produce.

  • @VictorianoAlambra-t3e
    @VictorianoAlambra-t3e Год назад +2

    Yung patupat ng Bontoc, dto sa Pangasinan tawag nmin ay suman. Parehong masarap sa kape.

  • @shade9592
    @shade9592 Год назад +1

    I thought the hunter was reaching for a rifle behind the door... Sibat ang kinuha ampta... That's hardcore! Cheap and simple. Just don't get tusked in the leg.

  • @markpinagpala2784
    @markpinagpala2784 Год назад +2

    Payak na pamumuhay ❤❤❤.
    story telling writers editors love it!
    Imasen bisukel ken patupat ❤❤❤

  • @toopieare
    @toopieare Год назад +3

    It’s amazing how some of our most “traditional” food is based on plants that originate from the Americas like kamote and kamoteng kahoy (cassava). They seem so Filipino. And, indeed, they are.

  • @mayetdomasin1968
    @mayetdomasin1968 Год назад +3

    This is the kind of vlog we need to watch, educational & Outstanding. Hope our tourism will recognise you & your team efforts. Deserve to be awarded🎉🎉

  • @WildPath
    @WildPath Год назад +3

    Thank you FEATR for giving the spotlight to the Cordillera region and its rich culture. This is my home!

  • @rubylenotana5727
    @rubylenotana5727 Год назад +1

    Nkakamis yong ilonggo version ng rice cake,yong ingredients naman ng rice cake ng negrense ay iba ,malagkit,gata ng niyog,luya,asin din kunting asukal,then ang pagluto nmn ng malagkit is halfcook lng siya kasi ibabalot pa siya sa dahon ng saging,din ilaga ng 30 to 40mins.masarap siya i partner sa kape oh di kaya sa nilagang LuYa n my kunting asukal na kong tawagin namn ng mga ilonggo is TAHO😊

  • @johnkelvintztc
    @johnkelvintztc Год назад +1

    I will never forget how delicious the php100/tub yogurt that we bought from a random eatery on the main street. God that was super delicious!!!

  • @rubylenotana5727
    @rubylenotana5727 Год назад +1

    Tenchuuuu Featr for featuring ,watching HAIL CITY KSA

  • @jojopalabino6952
    @jojopalabino6952 Год назад +2

    I visited Bontoc once and it was like a dream. The place is surreal and it felt like I was in a different country.
    Longing to go visit back soon ♡♡♡

  • @mayergloton6470
    @mayergloton6470 Год назад +3

    Really appreciate all your content FEATR!! ❤❤ we need more of this quality content to showcase our culture & heritage… to revisit our identity and spread awareness of our diverse culture. Kudos!!!❤

  • @Kristine_L
    @Kristine_L Год назад +2

    Wonderful story telling and videography, as always! Thank you for teaching us about our homeland.

  • @thepreparedpinoychannel5637
    @thepreparedpinoychannel5637 Год назад +5

    Arang(the rice granery) is one of the proof how resilient and prepared some Filipinos are. I have came across this rice keeping technique before during my research. I wish you can do more videos like this. Thank you

    • @arjelalvarez713
      @arjelalvarez713 Год назад

      Hindi sya nasisira? How do they treat it against pests, humidity, moisture...

    • @thepreparedpinoychannel5637
      @thepreparedpinoychannel5637 Год назад +1

      @@arjelalvarez713 it is an age old granary. i am sure there are times na nasisiraan sila but they seem to have mastered the art of making it

    • @KnH07
      @KnH07 7 месяцев назад

      ​​@@arjelalvarez7131. thoroughly sun dry the rice before storing.
      2. Make sure that the granary roofing has no leakage when rain comes.
      3. Don't directly place the stored rice to the concrete flooring or walls of the granary. Cover the concrete floor and wall with pinewood planks bofore storing the rice.
      4. Wooden flooring and walls should be used in the granary flooring snd walls. (Pine wood is the most advisable)
      5. For pest like rats, and birds, make sure that the granary is closed all the time.
      (The posts of the houses and granaries especially in ifugao are fitted so that no rat or mouse will get in. )
      Saka dito sa Cordillera, walang risk ng pagbaha kaya mas panatag kami mag imbak ng palay ng matagal.
      6. Dapat lpinapausukan yung rice granary lalo kung tag lamig. Gawa ka bonefire sa sulok ng granary.
      Ang pinaka time tested ay yung 1 2 4 5 at 6 yung 3, recent lang yan. Maski yung galvanized sheets di rin advisable para sa walling ng rice granary.

    • @KnH07
      @KnH07 7 месяцев назад

      ​​@@thepreparedpinoychannel5637nasisira ang palay kapag tumagal ng dikit sa concrete wall at matagal nakalagay sa concrete flooring. Nasisiraan talaga kapag may tagas ang bubong o pinasok ng daga. Madali makita kapag may daga dahil merong pinagbalatan ng palay na makikita sa paligid. Kapag pinasok ng daga ang granary, ilabas mo lahat ng palay, hanapin yung daga at patayin o kung may pusa ka, ipasok mo sa storeroom. Bahala na siya maghanap pag wala na, isalansan mo ulit yung palay mano mano pabalik. Matrabaho yon.

  • @paulkernagtulao1872
    @paulkernagtulao1872 Год назад +1

    Thank you for featuring our hometown Bay-yo, Bontoc Mt.Prov. God bless.

  • @hilariosongcuan1703
    @hilariosongcuan1703 Год назад +1

    Our Patupat in Isabela is also different. Thank You for sharing this beautiful life in Bontoc.

  • @jhomin2691
    @jhomin2691 Год назад +1

    Thanks for another great episode,, more episode please... I love cordillera...mountain province, sagada, baguio, bontoc, benguet, ifugao, kalinga... All about nature and their culture and food..,🥰

  • @merlitasevillabader
    @merlitasevillabader Год назад +1

    Your my hero! Thank you for showing the world our wonderful indigenous f beautiful folk. You are just too privilege to do what you are doing. These people must be protected in all areas of life against encroachment of “ civilized selfish greedy uplanders” in cahoots with powerful political groups. May you remain young and healthy to do the traveling, interview , research and presenting our valuable mountain folks.
    Please present the Aetas too who are so
    endangered wherever they are. They have been victims of land stealing by “ educated individuals and groups.”
    More power and worldwide followers and financiers.

  • @reignfernandez7974
    @reignfernandez7974 3 дня назад

    The place and the culture parang nasa mongolia talaga ang
    Miaw Ethnic Group sa china parang ganito din❤

  • @mr.grayyoutubechannel
    @mr.grayyoutubechannel Месяц назад

    I hope you could visit QUEZON, Nueva Vizcaya. Abundant of waterfalls. I'm so willing to be your tour guide, and certainly be going home to Philippines. 😅

  • @hildajones1426
    @hildajones1426 8 месяцев назад

    Wow so much to learn. Thanks for your vlog.your new subscriber from Australia.

  • @soterofamily6514
    @soterofamily6514 Год назад +1

    Missing my hometown! This is a nice treat for us who are homesick.

  • @angelinaorialignacio8148
    @angelinaorialignacio8148 Год назад +1

    I am a filipina proud to be a Filipino,I love my country Philippines thank you for sharing the culture,lifestyle of my own country,God bless you

  • @ArunMundhra-s3h
    @ArunMundhra-s3h 3 месяца назад

    Love from India
    This is so similar to Nagaland
    Our North East Indian State.

  • @MockStudio25
    @MockStudio25 Год назад +1

    It feels like a movie

  • @ipswitch82
    @ipswitch82 Год назад

    sabali style da met gyam dta ti patopat a.. dakami ket jay kabaybayo nga mejo green pay lng nga diket maikabil ti nalaga nga bulong niyog santo mailuto ijay napespes nga unas..

  • @NameKho-h7e
    @NameKho-h7e 9 месяцев назад

    Man i love the raw color of your video....Parang indie film!!!!

  • @larrydulnuan6139
    @larrydulnuan6139 Год назад

    Cha iBontoc kapet way nagayad tay ilakok si cape way nagayad

  • @marygracetariao3157
    @marygracetariao3157 10 месяцев назад

    Erwan: Are you still with me?
    Me: YES!!😃

  • @aliwipfilm7252
    @aliwipfilm7252 9 месяцев назад

    Sir Erwan try the Quezon province delicacies

  • @montallanaianoliver3762
    @montallanaianoliver3762 Год назад +1

    superb storytelling!! good job!!

  • @alecmayangao8011
    @alecmayangao8011 9 месяцев назад

    Bontoc - Ili ay Kalalaychan...❤❤❤

  • @dekstrose
    @dekstrose Год назад +1

    Beautiful documentary! Beautiful Cordillera!

  • @nivlemhero4115
    @nivlemhero4115 Год назад

    Could drinking "Safeng" wine be a secret to get beautiful white teeth? 😁😅

  • @bonkersblock
    @bonkersblock 11 месяцев назад

    When I leave America? I’m settling in bontoc..

  • @luckycutie8745
    @luckycutie8745 Год назад

    It looks like a different country compare to the south

  • @JugglerSantos
    @JugglerSantos 8 месяцев назад

    what music did you use? sounds nice, is it filipino?

  • @johnamaecababasada6979
    @johnamaecababasada6979 Год назад

    I'm greatful to see this video sir erwan 😊, this place is the unique root of my 97 years old grandmother, everything you featured po they've shared to us "apos" gawaing bukid at lutong bukid anumang okasyon maroong patopat 😅 as always favorite pares sa brewed coffee po❤

  • @sirJoelP
    @sirJoelP 9 месяцев назад

    Awesome Feature. bontoc. Raw..ordinary yet LIFE

  • @TheIgorotWanderer
    @TheIgorotWanderer 10 месяцев назад

    Wooow! This is my hometown 🏡. I hoped you enjoyed your stay and learned about the culture and traditions. Thanks for featuring Bontoc! 😇 Please come back again!❤

  • @crystalsnow07
    @crystalsnow07 Год назад

    My Born place,.Mt. Province. I studied in Bontoc and I miss patupat, barako coffee (which is quite expensive here) and etag, but you can't buy etag here in Manila.

  • @gaelsong168
    @gaelsong168 Год назад

    I just really love FEATR's content. Na-m-miss ko tuloy umuwi sa Pinas❤

  • @wellingtongayob1494
    @wellingtongayob1494 Год назад

    my probinsya

  • @lenlen0a
    @lenlen0a 6 месяцев назад

    ang sarap panoorin❤...
    ito ung klase ng lugar na gusto kong tirhan...simpleng bahay,simpleng pamumuhay,puro greens ang makikita.ito ung lugar na parang bumabalik ka sa 90's❤❤❤
    sana lang walang mga bastos at walang modo na nagpapaingay ng motor at todo magpatugtog ng speaker at videoke

  • @gilberttello08
    @gilberttello08 Год назад

    Very educational brother. Keep doing this kind of videos visiting other parts of our country. Honestly I don't watch your "food vlog" as kahit sinong creator gumagawa na nito. I pick episode where you visit province discussing its food, but also culture and way of life.

  • @obiecastro2482
    @obiecastro2482 Год назад

    1,,,2,,,3,,,,,Happy life in Bontoc ! Love you Aaaaaaaalllll!

  • @niebz-ql8tw
    @niebz-ql8tw Год назад

    My hidding place Mt.Province. malapit ka na sa Sagada daanan mo na rin. 😊

  • @Peaceful903
    @Peaceful903 Месяц назад

    ❤ “unpretentious people”❤️

  • @mikeoteyza4923
    @mikeoteyza4923 3 месяца назад

    Missed my home town bontoc

  • @AngryKittens
    @AngryKittens Год назад

    I wonder what safeng's original starch component is. Maybe adlay? Both cassava and sweet potato are introduced. So they must have used something else in pre-colonial times.

  • @mln7771
    @mln7771 10 месяцев назад

    Pre-Colonial history is fascinating. I"m learning about my cultural heritage. Beautiful content. Thank you FEATR!

  • @unsopken0623
    @unsopken0623 Год назад

    My father's hometown is Omfeg, Bontoc, and our family has been living in Cebu for quite some time now. It's been a while since we last visited my father's birthplace, and I really miss the delicious patupat and the ambiance. Perhaps there are some folks who still know about our Kadchao Clan.

  • @woodleyusana5543
    @woodleyusana5543 9 месяцев назад

    I miss mountain province

  • @Florentine1993
    @Florentine1993 9 месяцев назад

    whilst lots of young generations leave provinces to find a career in the city I desperately want to get myself a good land and build my home have a small garden and live sustainably. Umuray ka wen Bontoc umalik ak to .... manifesting 2025 missing home so much

  • @JesusPimentel-we6lx
    @JesusPimentel-we6lx Год назад

    nakakamis jan sa bontoc ..i was study 5 years ago at mpspc.may mga naging kaibigan aq jan napaka bait

  • @Jeizonson
    @Jeizonson Год назад

    Nakakamiss sa probinsya ❤, proud ilocano , patupat masarap na kakanin , naimas

  • @carolineorsal1649
    @carolineorsal1649 Год назад

    I hope one day you can explore and visit my Hometown... Palapag Northern Samar.