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This probably should be in the...

by imho

This probably should be in the 'MUST' do portion of this site...but if you get the chance, spend Christmas with a Filipino family! Filipinos are said to celebrate the longest Christmas season in the world, with festivities beginning on the 16th of December with the Misa de Gallo (Morning Mass). As early as October, Christmas decorations begin to adorn homes and buildings, and radio stations start playing Christmas carols. The highlight of the season is the Simbang Gabi (Midnight Mass), followed by Noche Buena (Midnight Feast). It's the most anticipated time of the year!

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Weather & Climate:

by frqtflyr

Weather & Climate:The Philippines are hot and humid year-round. The weather pattern across the nation is complex,but can be roughly divided into the dry season (January to June) and the wet season (July toDecember). The average annual temperature is 25°C (77°F). The best time to visit is between December and April, but avoid Manila in May when temperatures reach 40°C (104°F).

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Kamusta ka means...

by Tankermage

Kamusta ka means 'hello'Maraming salamat means 'many thanks'Taking an elderly's hand and placing it on your forehead, as though kissing it, is a sign of respect as well as asking them to bless you.Many times, people treat their friends as part of their families therefore will refer to them as uncles (Tito), aunts (tita), big 'brother' (kuya), big sister (ate). Now this is what I've grown up knowing so don't quote me on all that I've said. There are many different dialects that are spoken but all I have siad has been brought down to me by my parents and all those I've known all my life. But I thought it might help you out a little.

Pinoy's (coloquial name for...

by julia_r

Pinoy's (coloquial name for Filipinos)values respect, family, religion and their traditions. With these they have a lot of festivals, rituals, fiestas...like these one - The Moriones Festival in Marinduque! These are samples of the mask that they wear during the presentation on the stretch of the streets

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Limasawa, Southern Leyte,...

by guapocano

Limasawa, Southern Leyte, Philippines is a very beautiful but primitive island. The people are very close and/or clanish (protective). Best if you have a companion for first trip there! If you REALLY wish to visit and seek a companion, contact me at guapocano@yahoo.com Here is a photo of a couple native boys preparing for their fishing trip. Taken at the central Limasawa barangay of Triana.

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FILIPINO FOOD...

by schnaider

FILIPINO FOOD ............from a foreigner's point of view.The author is an Englishman who wrote this really funny articleregarding the Filipino food culture.Kainan na... A Matter of TasteBy Matthew Sutherland'A man seldom thinks with more earnestness of anythingthan he does of his dinner.' -- Samuel JohnsonI HAVE NOW BEEN in this country for over six years, andconsider myself in most respects well-assimilated.However, there is one key step on the road to fullassimilation which I have yet to take, and that's toeat balut. The day any of you sees me eating balut,please call immigration and ask them to issue me aFilipino passport. Because at that point t here will be no turning back. Balut, for those still blissfully ignorant non-Pinoys out there, is a fertilized duck egg. It is commonly sold with salt in a piece of newspaper, much like English fish and chips, by street vendors-usually...

It is important to remember...

by sasa2977

It is important to remember that English as spoken in the Philippines sometimes varies wildly from Standard English. For example, the correct answer to a negative question is 'yes' So, if asked the question 'You don't drive, do you? the answer'yes' means yes, that's correct, I don't drive.

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The other things u need know...

by thelia18

The other things u need know abt this flag and the meaning colors of this flag. The Blue is represent for a peace, power of the internal nation. Red is thea war that happened to Philippines and the bloodflesh flow into river and beach and they decided to put red for the memories of horribles happened for a long time and Red means the weakness of Philippines when the time we been invasion by the diffrent colonist and people cound´nt depends there self. White is represent of cleanliness and the kindness of the Phillippines. Yello is refpresent of peacefull and the 3 star represent of three biggest island of the Philippines, they called Luzon the biggest one and second bigger Mindanao and the third is Visaya

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Traditional Dances Filipino...

by thelia18

Traditional Dances Filipino traditional dances are usually categorized into five suites, Mountain(Igorot), Muslim(Moro), Maria Clara, Barrio(Rural) and Tribal(Minority).(1)Mountain suite The dances of mountain people such as Ifugao, Bontok, Kalinga and etc.Musical instruments they use are gongs, dram and primitive flutes. Music sample: Lumagen Dance of Kalingas. (2)Muslim suite People in Sulu islands dances in many occasions in life.Fast sixteen beat rhythm is jaunty.Their famous bamboodance is Muslim court dances. Music sample: Singkil Baboo dance performed by a princess Music sample: Pangalay Dance from Jolo (3)Maria Clara suite Dances of sophisticated steps are tradition of Spain and Europe.Maria Clara style is dance of noble citizens. Music sample: Aray Maria Clara style dance (4)Rural suite Well known Filipino dances are dances of barrio that means 'village'.Tinikling is virtually...

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Culture Updated on March 22,...

by thelia18

Culture Updated on March 22, 2001 Genaral InformationBoracay island is a part of Visayas and their culture is slightly different from Manila's. However many workers come from Manila and other part of the Philippines.(Photo: Students after school) LanguageEnglish is one of the official languages of the Philippines and there are no communication problems in English.They are the best English speakers in Asia. If your mother tongue is not English, you may have some difficulties in listening to Filipino English because of their strong accent.Their language abilities depend on individuals and education background.Some people speak English as if they were brought up in USA.The national language of the Philippines is Filipino, though they have many local languages.The main language in Panay is Ilongo but, in Boracay, they speak their own language Aklanon, the language of Aklan. Its vocabulary...

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Q:  Hi everyone, I have visited the Philippines many times, but never in August. I'm just wondering if it's the typhoon season? If so,... 

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A: Hi Alex!Late August usually is typhoon season, so expect unpredictable weather by that time and hopefully no typhoon. Why not take a direct flight from Manila to Cebu... 

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