Kaamulan’s lechon fest draws flak over ‘misuse of cultural symbol’

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — The Lechon Festival, part of the Kaamulan Festival 2026 celebrations, has drawn criticism online after roasted pigs were decorated with “salay”, traditional beaded necklaces. The ”salay”, a handcrafted accessory worn by indigenous peoples, carries deep cultural and spiritual significance among the Lumad tribes of Bukidnon. Critics said its use as decoration