Baguio City Luzon Philippines Igorote House Balay Real Photo Postcard

This elevated structure, known as an *alang* or rice granary, is characteristic of indigenous groups, particularly the Ifugao people residing in the Cordillera region of the Philippines. Its distinctive design, featuring sturdy wooden posts and a steep, pyramidal thatched roof, was ingeniously crafted to protect harvested rice from pests, humidity, and the elements, safeguarding the community's primary food source. The hanging basket-like containers further emphasize its role in storing and preserving agricultural bounty.