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Before kids can get their agináldu (Christmas gift/money) from their elders, they have to siklód (máno in Tagálog) first! SIKLÓD • (sik-LOHD)respectful greeting to elders by asking for their hand and placing it on one’s foreheadTagálog (Filipino): máno Siklód is done by asking for the hand of elders and pressing the back of their hand … Read more
On this day, December 29, in 1898, the death sentence was read to Jose Rizal. The official calendar of the Republic of the Philippines: an almanac of Philippine commemorations enlivened with illustrations and information. –Manila: Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office, [2014]. On this day in 1998, the leaders of the Khmer Rouge apologized … Read more
DUKIT FESTIVALBetis, Guagua, Pampanga The district of Betis honors its woodcarving industry with the Dukit Festival which coincides with the feast of its patron St. James the Apostle (locally Apung Tiago) during December 28-30. The festival features competitions from woodcarvers around the country and a street dance parade featuring colorful woodcarving-themed costumes. You may want … Read more
Dukit Viva Apung Tiago! The Feast of St. James the Apostle and the Dukit Festival (woodcarving festival) is celebrated today by the district of Betis in Guagua, Pampanga, a district known for its woodcarving industry. DÚKIT • (DOO-kit)carving; (to) carveTagálog (Filipino): úkit, lílok Background: Antique Mother and Child with Angels (Molave Wood) by Juan Flores, … Read more
MAJIGANGGA FESTIVALSanta Ana, Pampanga Every around December 28, the town of Sta. Ana, Pampanga holds the Majigangga Festival where majiganggas, or giants said to represent the evil warded off during Christmas, are made and paraded around town. You may want to read: Duman Festival Balacat Festival