Manila, July 14 -- An ordinance declaring Feb. 21 of every year as "Kinaray-a Day" in the province of Antique was introduced during the first regular session of the provincial board on Monday.

"We want to promote the Kinaray-a as a language of the people of Antique through holding a special cultural observance," said Board Member Dante Beriong in an interview.

He said the proposed Kinaray-a Day Ordinance of Antique mandates an annual observance to promote the Kinaray-a language, culture and heritage and appropriating funds therefor.

Approved on first reading, the proposed local legislation mandates educational institutions to have activities such as storytelling, essay writing, and many more using the Kinaray-a language.

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