More than 200 Kalinga people from around the world will be in Vernon for the International Festival of Kalinga Arts and Culture this weekend.
The public is invited to a free performance of music and dance at Kin Beach on Sunday.
Kalingas from around North America are holding an 'amung' or grand gathering in Vernon, July 28-30.
The Kalinga people are an indigenous tribe from Northern Luzon, Philippines, who are known for their colourful and lively spirit, innovative farming and fierce defence of territory.
Participants have pre-registered for a weekend of events that begins at the Halina Centre with a Friday evening reception that includes a tatachok (the beating of the gongs), Kalinga food and a Miss KaNA pageant. Saturday includes interactive music, dance and costume workshops as well as a gala dinner featuring Kalinga dance performances. The weekend wraps up with a picnic on Sunday at Kin Beach.
The public can see the beating of the gongs, dances, songs at Kin Beach at 2 p.m.
For more information, contact organizer Cheryl Bannoya by email or telephone 250-306-5625.