Santeru

Santeru Kapampángans are known for their elaborate images of saints known as santos, and the town of Macabebe is known for its saint images crafted by artisans known as santeros which are celebrated in an annual festival during the town’s foundation date! SANTÉRU • (suhn-TEH-roo)craftsmen of saints’ imagesTagálog (Filipino): santéro Root WordSÁNTU • (SAHN-too)saint; saintly, … Read more

Kupia

Kupia It was National Hat Day yesterday! How do you say “hat” in your language? KUPIÂ • (koo-PYA’)hat, cap, headgearTagálog (Filipino): sumbréro (from Spanish sombrero “hat”) EtymologyFrom Arabic كوفية (kūfiyya) “keffiyeh, an Arab traditional scarf headdress”, via Malay kopiah (کوڤياه) “small skullcap worn by Muslim men during prayers”. Derived Word:MAKAKUPIÂ • (muh-kuh-koo-PYA’)wearing a hat, or … Read more

Paras

Paras It’s International Hot and Spicy Food Day! How do you say “spicy” in your language? PARAS • (puh-RUHS)spiciness, pungency, hotness in flavorTagálog (Filipino): angháng Derived Word:MAPARAS • (muh-puh-RUHS)spicyIntensive form: kaparás (“so spicy, how spicy”)Tagálog (Filipino): maangháng Derived Kapampángan Surnames(1) PARAS(2) CAPARASKapampángan surnames derived from paras (“spiciness”) and kaparas (“so spicy, how spicy”) Example Sentence:Kaparas … Read more

Salpantaya

Salpantaya It’s World Religion Day! Kapampángans are known to be some of the most devout Catholics, and their strong faith in God is reflected in Kapampángan culture with their extreme practices such as actual crucifixions and self-flagellations during Holy Week. SALPANTÁYÂ • (suhl-puhn-TAH-ya’)faithTagálog (Filipino): sampalatáyà EtymologyFrom Sanskrit सम्प्रत्यय (sampratyaya) “firm conviction; perfect trust; confidence; faith; … Read more

Lara

Lara It’s International Hot and Spicy Food Day! How do you say “chili pepper” in your language? LÁRÂ • (LAH-ra’)chili pepperTagálog (Filipino): síli You may want to read: Price of Siling Labuyo Reaches P900 Per Kilo Lada