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Mierkulis It’s the last Wednesday of the month! How do you say “Wednesday” in your language? MIÉRKULIS • (MYEHR-koo-lis)WednesdayTagálog (Filipino): Miyérkules EtymologyFrom Spanish miércoles (“Wednesday”) You may want to read: Duminggu Lunis Martis
Sabuaga Festival: Kapampangan Easter Festival (Santo Tomas, Pampanga) This festival is held on Easter Sunday and comes from the Kapampangan words sabuag “to scatter” and sampaga “flower” as petals and confetti are showered by the estabats, the town’s maidens in their formal gowns, on the image of the Virgin Mary. Petals and Confetti literally rain … Read more
Pasku Ning Pamaniubling Mebie Happy Easter! For Kapampángans, flowers literally rain on their parade as they celebrate Easter with a grand floral festival named after the Kapampángan words for “to scatter” and “flower”! PASKU NING PÁMANIUBLING MÉBIÉEasterTagálog (Filipino): Paskó ng Pagkabúhay Word ComponentsPasku – from Spanish Pascua “Easter”. Now the word “Pasku” in Kapampángan specifically … Read more
Wali This word isn’t limited to your own younger siblings, but you can also use this to endearingly refer to younger acquaintances like younger family friends or younger cousins! WÁLI • (WAH-li)younger siblingTagálog (Filipino): nakababátang kapatíd You may want to read: Kapatad Lupa
Sese Happy National Pet Day! The Kapampángan word “sésé” means “care” as well as what is taken care of, like a pet. But it also has another meaning that reflects why the Kapampángan region is the Culinary Capital of the Philippines! SÉSÉ • (SEH-SEH)(1) care; (to) take care of, look after; what is taken care … Read more