29th Lami-Lamihan Festival 2012

 For the 29^th year, the Lami-Lamihan Festival in Lamitan City, Basilan showcased once again the uniqueness and vibrancy of the rich culture of Lamiteños. Anchored on the theme “Getting Better through the Preservation of Culture despite Obstacles”, this year’s festival celebrates the successes and achievements of Lamiteños through the years, while preserving its culture and confronting the many challenges underway. (Rene Carbayas, PIA9-ZBST)

A Yakan groom prepares for his actual wedding as one of the showcases of rituals at the 29^th Lami-Lamihan Festival 2012 in Lamitan City, Basilan (Rene Carbayas, PIA9-ZBST)

 A showcase of Yakan ritual at the 29^th Lami-Lamihan Festival 2012 in Lamitan City, Basilan (Rene Carbayas, PIA9-ZBST)

 Young women Lamiteños endure the scorching heat yet could still wear a smile during the street dancing completion at the 29^th Lami-Lamihan Festival 2012 in Lamitan City, Basilan (Rene Carbayas, PIA9-ZBST)

 OIC ARMM Governor Mujiv Hataman (left) receives a token from Lamitan City Mayor Roderick H. Furigay and his wife after his keynote speech at the 29^th Lami-Lamihan festival 2012 in Basilan (Rene Carbayas, PIA9-ZBST)

 Colorful floats adorned the streets of Lamitan City at the 29^th Lami-Lamihan Festival 2012 in Basilan (Rene Carbayas, PIA9-ZBST)

 29^th Lami-Lamihan Festival 2012 civic-military parade in Lamitan City, Basilan (Rene Carbayas, PIA9-ZBST)

 29^th Lami-Lamihan Festival 2012 Agro-Industrial Fair in Lamitan City, Basilan (Rene V. Carbayas, PIA9-ZBST)

 29^th Lami-Lamihan Festival 2012 Yakan cloth weaving competition in Lamitan City, Basilan (Rene Carbayas, PIA9-ZBST)

 29^th Lami-Lamihan Festival 2012 Yakan traditional music and dance in Lamitan City, Basilan (Rene Carbayas, PIA9-ZBST)

 Lamiteños keep their culture and arts alive at the 29^th Lami-Lamihan Festival 2012 in Lamitan City, Basilan (Rene Carbayas, PIA9-ZBST)

29^th Lami-Lamihan Festival 2012 Streetdancing competition in Lamitan City, Basilan (Rene Carbayas, PIA9-ZBST)