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The Maranao Pagana is a traditional feast documented in Lanao del Sur.
Feasting in Maranao culture can be closely connected with hospitality, social relationships, and important community occasions.
Food is therefore not merely prepared for consumption—it can become part of a larger social practice.
The NCCA recognizes Pagana as intangible cultural heritage.
Such traditions demonstrate how sharing food can communicate respect, generosity, and community belonging. In this sense, a feast can function as a cultural ceremony as much as a meal.
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