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The Igorot Organization of Austria (Igorot Austria) is now three years old with 66-70 members. The provinces of the Cordillera (BIMAAK) are completely represented in its membership. As one of the culture of the Igorots, the whole family involve themselves in every activity in relation to promoting the organizations’ objectives. Children with parents, regardless of intermarriage, participate actively and work hand in hand, which are great factors to the success of the organization as proven during the Kanyaw Presentation. The Filipino community in Austria celebrate yearly the Philippine Independence Day by having different activities like cultural presentation, Barrio Fiestas, Ball, etc., and Igorot Austria has been garnering the first prize in any involvement. Igorot Austria participates in the Philippine Embassy sponsored monthly meeting, which serve as a network of the different Filipino organizations in Austria.
Since June 11, 2002, Igorot Austria is legally registered under the Austrian Law. The officers meet once a month while the officers and members every two months.
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The organization has no funds of its own thereby expenses incurred in any activity is a voluntary donation of the members. Fundraising in promoting our culture involving the youth is being implemented wherein proceeds go to projects approved by the members. Sarah of Easter College, Baguio City, through the coordination of Dr. Brigitt Sagalla-Santiago, is a recipient of 50,000 pesos raised during the Kanyaw presentation last September 7, 2002. Various program and activities have been already accomplished so as to fulfill this task. Death aid to immediate relatives is also practiced.
The first meeting of the Cordillera People in Europe, held in Belgium, was attended by Ruth Lammawin-Licay and Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Bounggick. The participants unanimously agreed Austria as the host of the 2nd IGO Consultation, which was finalized during the IIC-4 in London. Representatives from Austria were Ruth Lammawin-Licay, Fernando de Guzman, Andy Cutig and Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Bounggick.