During the first semester of the academic year 2017-2018, the Anthropology 197 class (Laboratory and Field Techniques in Physical Anthropology Research) under the supervision of Dr. Francisco Datar, conducted a comparative study between highland and lowland communities, represented by Kiangan, Ifugao and Krus na Ligas respectively. Somatometry exercises, the measurement of living humans, were performed on both elementary and highschool students to understand the growth and development patterns present in each population. Anthro 278 class (Ethnographic Field Methodology) handled by the same professor, simultaneously did a research on the culture of Kiangan, Ifugao.
Both classes will be holding an exhibit entitled “Katag-e”, which will showcase the results of the recently concluded fieldworks. The launch will be at 11:30 in the morning of April 3, 2018 (Tuesday) at the Palma Hall Lobby, UP Diliman. The exhibit will last until April 6, 2018 (Friday). There will be workshops on Ifugao Traditional Dance and Weaving after the opening program. There will also be a lecture on Ifugao culture by Mr. Marlon Martin, Chief Operations Officer of Save the Ifugao Terraces Movement, on April 4, 2018 (Wednesday), from 10:00 to 11:30 in the morning at PH 207.