Across the Philippine archipelago, ancient rituals and vibrant festivals tell stories older than memory. Island Rituals: Festivals and Spiritual Explorations in Philippine Mythology is an enchanting journey into the spiritual heart of the islands. Nicole Lau explores how pre-colonial myths, animist practices, and indigenous cosmologies continue to shape modern celebrations and sacred gatherings. From harvest rituals and healing dances to moonlit ceremonies honoring ancestral spirits, this book uncovers the living threads that connect past and present. Inside this book, you will discover: 🌴 The mythological foundations of Philippine spiritual traditions 🔥 Sacred festivals and rituals from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao 🌕 The role of nature, spirits, and ancestors in ritual life 🌀 Symbolic structures behind seasonal celebrations and community ceremonies 💃 How dance, song, and offerings create bridges between worlds ✨ Contemporary spiritual movements reviving indigenous practices Blending mythology, anthropology, and spiritual insight, Island Rituals invites readers into a world where ritual is not just performance — it is living cosmology.