Dara

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Dara It was National Aunt and Uncle Day yesterday! How do you say “aunt” and “uncle” in your language? (Featuring @daraxxi in honor of her visit to Clark, Pampanga last month!) DÁRA • (DAH-ruh)auntTagálog (Filipino): títa, tíya BÁPA • (BAH-puh)uncleTagálog (Filipino): títo, tíyo Derived Words:MIDÁRA • (mi-DAH-ruh)aunt and nephew/niece, as a collective or pairTagálog (Filipino): … Read more

Calle Arroceros (Antonio Villegas Street)

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Calle Arroceros takes its name from the old rice market that once stood in the area. The Arrozeros market was part of the settlement known as the Parian de los Sangleyes, the Chinese quarter and market district that once stood east of Intramuros. Although the Parian was demolished in the late 1700s, the name Arroceros … Read more

Leun

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Leun It’s Leo season! How do you say “lion” in your language? LEUN • (leh-OON)lionTagálog (Filipino): león EtymologyFrom Spanish león “lion” You may want to read: Lioness of Filipino Guerrilla

The Negros Museum

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The Negros Museum in Bacolod City serves as the repository of the rich cultural heritage of the province of Negros Occidental. The museum is located in the provincial capitol complex and is housed in the former Agricultural Building. The building itself is an architectural landmark, reflecting the art deco style prevalent during its time. Exhibits … Read more

Palapat Festival

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Palapat FestivalMasantol, Pampanga, Philippines The palapat or mangrove apple is a common fruit used as a souring ingredient in the coastal towns of Pampanga such as Masantol and Sasmuan where mangroves are abundant. The Palapat Festival was started in 2019 to promote local tourism and the livelihood of the town from products made out of … Read more