TRADITIONS

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1. Simbang Gabi (Night Masses):
PHILIPPINES
Simbang Gabi is usually celebrated in the
Philippines during the Christmas season.
It can involve attending nine consecutive
pre-dawn masses.
Filipinos may believe that completing
Simbang Gabi will make their wishes come
true.
2. Sinulog Festival:
The Sinulog Festival is usually held in Cebu
every January in honor of the Santo Niño.
During the festival, people may participate
in a grand street parade with vibrant
costumes.
TYPICAL FOOD The celebration is often accompanied by
lively music and traditional dances.
3. Pahiyas Festival:
Adobo: Pahiyas Festival is typically celebrated in
Adobo is a popular Filipino dish that can be Lucban, Quezon, during May.
made with chicken, pork, or beef.
It must be marinated in soy sauce, vinegar, Houses must be adorned with colorful rice
garlic, and spices for a flavorful taste. wafers and agricultural products.
The resulting dish should be savory, tangy, This festival is a way of giving thanks for a
and tender. bountiful harvest.
Sinigang:
Sinigang usually features a sour tamarind
broth and can include pork, shrimp, or beef.
Vegetables like water spinach and radishes
must be added for a nutritious touch.
This soup is often enjoyed with rice and can
be quite comforting.
Halo-halo:
Halo-halo is usually a refreshing dessert
that can include shaved ice, sweet beans,
jellies, and fruits.
It should be topped with leche flan and ube
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ice cream for a delightful mix of textures
and flavors. Hernandez Barrientos
This dessert is often enjoyed during hot
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Legend
. The Legend of Malakas and Maganda:
According to the legend, Malakas
(Strong) and Maganda (Beautiful)
were the first man and woman.
They must have emerged from a
bamboo stalk after the bird
Sarimanok pecked it. 1. Magellan's Expedition (1521):
The legend may have symbolized Ferdinand Magellan's expedition was
the first documented European
the creation of humanity and the exploration of the Philippines.
His arrival may have marked the
beauty of nature. beginning of colonial influences in the
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2. Philippine Revolution (1896-1898):
Boracay The Katipunan, led by Andres Bonifacio,
Palawan played a crucial role in the Philippine
Banaue Rice Terraces Revolution.
The declaration of independence on
Bohol June 12, 1898, was a pivotal moment in
Mayon Volcano Philippine history.
The revolutionaries' efforts must have
Manila paved the way for the establishment of
Davao the First Philippine Republic.
3. Philippine Independence (1946):
The granting of independence by the
United States to the Philippines in 1946
was a significant milestone.