1st Grand Reunion
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1st Grand Reunion
FAMILY TREE (Draft - 09.18.23)
1st GENERATION to 4th GENERATION with 5th GENERATION up to 7th GENERATION
Rediscovering Roots: A Journey of Connection, Choice, and Renewal At first, I found myself rather reluctant when the idea was raised of connecting with relatives on my grandfather's side. Our family bonds had gradually weakened due to the geographical distance that separated us. My parents and I lived in my grandmother Bae Deca's place, nestled in Malungun, while our relatives from Datu Daragangan resided in Boriongan. The distance was not just measured in kms but also in the passage of time and the fading of shared memories. Though I know them by heart, kasi madalas kong nakikita ang mga past pictures ng mga relatives ko kay Datu Daragangan sa Album ni Atemai, and the very fact na si Ina never na disconnected sa kanila because they have a special place in my mother's heart. As a result, I grew distant from my relatives. From my Longkayan roots. However, somewhere deep within me, a flicker of curiosity ignited. It was a curiosity about those who represented the fruits of...
