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Ka-Angkan Festival - Marikina

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Angkan-Angkan is a reunion of century old family clans in Marikina, which is held annually coinciding with Marikinas founding anniversary.



It has as its primary mission of reviving strong family ties, encourage Marikeños to trace their roots and by looking into the past, retrieve their legacy.


Kumusta kabayan!


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