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- 2. One of the major languages of the Philippines and the primary basis of the national language, filipino. Spoken by over 70M.
- 5. Name of current president (and name of his father who served as a dictator until the People Power Revolution)
- 6. A community festival, often honoring a patron saint, reflecting the influence of Catholic traditions in Filipino culture.
- 8. Literally “returning to the homeland.” Refers to Filipinos living abroad who return to visit or settle back in the Philippines.
- 12. (Bahay Kubo) A traditional rural Filipino house built from bamboo and nipa palm leaves; it could also be called a moveable beach house.
- 13. A famous Filipino dish made by braising meat in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and spices.
- 14. A traditional Filipino value referring to communal unity and cooperation, especially when neighbors help one another accomplish a difficult task. It symbolizes collective community spirit.
- 18. The smallest administrative unit of government in the Philippines, similar to a village or neighborhood, like a barrio. The term originally referred to kinship-based communities in precolonial times.
- 19. Original Pilipino Music (or Original Philippine Music): popular music from the 70s & 80s onwards often featuring Tagalog (as opposed to foreign pop music)
- 21. A deep sense of gratitude and obligation to repay a favor or debt of gratitude.
- 22. A Filipino citizen who works abroad, often sending remittances home. OFWs play a major role in the Philippine economy and family life.
- 24. A group of islands; e.g. The Philippines that consists of around 7,600 islands.
- 25. An ancient people who travelled to the Philippines on boats
- 29. Occupied the Philippines from 1899 to 1946.
- 31. The national identity of the people of the Philippines, shaped by indigenous traditions and centuries of colonial influence; the national language derived from Tagalog but incorporating words from other Philippine languages
- 32. The religion practiced by ca. 85% of Filipinos today
- 33. The Asian country that occupied the Philippines between 1942 and 1945
- 34. A blend of the Catholic religion with older local religious traditions
- 35. The Portuguese explorer who sailed for Spain and landed in the Philippines in 1521.
- 36. A traditional Filipino dance where performers step between moving bamboo poles.
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- 1. The capital city of the Philippines
- 3. A brightly decorated public transportation vehicle originally made from surplus U.S. military jeeps after World War II.
- 4. The value of maintaining smooth interpersonal relationships, often by avoiding open conflict or accommodating others.
- 7. A wonderful YouTube platform where you can watch hundreds of videos and learn all about The Philippines
- 9. A holiday that is adored by the Filipino people who celebrate it for about 4 months/ year.
- 10. A traditional song and prayer for peace and unity
- 11. The largely peaceful uprising in 1986 that removed Marcos from power and restored democratic government.
- 15. A core concept in Filipino psychology meaning “shared identity” or recognizing others as fellow human beings.
- 16. A huge tropical storm that brings heavy rain between September and February
- 17. The formal shirt for men, typically lightweight, embroidered, worn untucked over an undershirt; rooted in Spanish colonial history.
- 20. A cultural concept involving shame, embarrassment, or a sense of propriety that encourages socially appropriate behavior.
- 23. A traditional communal feast where food is served on banana leaves and is eaten with hands (no utensils); it emphasizes community, connection and ancestral roots & features staples like rice, grilled meats, fish, fruits.
- 26. A beautiful tropical flower that exists in over 1000 species in Filipino forests, which are biodiversity hotspots
- 27. Colonizing country that dominated the Philippines for 333 years (1565-1898), bringing patriarchy, Catholicism, Spanish last names, the nation’s name, and other ways of thinking to these islands
- 28. When intelligent Filipino people leave their country to live and work abroad for what they see as better opportunities
- 30. Beautiful fancy sleeves on a dress, also called terno or Filipiniana; it is an iconic formal attire with stiff, upright sleeves worn for special events.