The hanging coffins are an ancient burial tradition of the Igorot people. High up in the remote mountains of the Philippines, in the village of Sagada, hangs an unusual sight – coffins suspended on cliffs and tucked away in caves. For over 2,000 years, the Igorot people have practised this ritual, placing their deceased loved ones in these hanging coffins high above the ground. But what is the traditions behind this practice? The Igorot people and their cultureThe Igorot people are indigenous tribes inhabiting the mountainous regions of Luzon, the largest island in the Philippines. They are kn…