20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
COVID SAFE IGOROTA (a Bontoc Igorota of Cordillera, Philippines used traditional woven face mask and costume during jeepney ride)

Through the plastic partitions, a rural ethnic Bontoc Igorota of Cordillera, Philippines, wore traditional woven face mask and costume, during a public jeepney ride. Traditional ethnic weaves provided livelihoods and protection for our indigenous peoples here in Baguio City, the Summer Capital of Philippines, during COVID-19 Pandemic.

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Date Taken: 07.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: Baguio City, Philippines
Copyright: © Bernardo Calalo Garcia