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Where trees remember: The sacred forest of Namchella

Jul 05, 2025 2 mins read
Where trees remember:  The sacred forest of Namchella

In the forest of Namchella chiwog in Dagapela, nature has reclaimed what time and tragedy left behind. Once a thriving village, its traces have been softened by moss and memory.

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