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by Kheem Caparas on May 23, 2012 Pista’y Dayat Festival (Sea Festival) is a thanksgiving festival celebrated annually during the first two weeks of April. It celebrates the bountiful harvest of abundant fishes. It is now the grandest festivity in the province of Pangasinan. It features a mass offering in the beautiful beach of Lingayen and a fluvial grand parade, including the nine well-known festivities such as Galicayo Festival of Manaoag, Pandan Festival of Mapandan, Longganisa Festival of Alaminos, Sugpo Festival of Binmaley, Mango and Bamboo Festival of San Carlos City, Puto Festival of Calasiao, Binongey Festival of Anda, Sawali Festival of Labrador, and Pista'y Dayat. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on February 15, 2013 As a predominantly Catholic country, most people in the Philippines celebrate Lent, the period of fasting and sacrifice from Ash Wednesday to Maundy Thursday morning or to Easter Eve. Lent officially begins with Ash Wednesday, and this day holds a lot of significance for Filipinos, as it reminds them of Christ's sacrifice and their own mortality. Catholics Filipinos flock to Churches to hear masses held troughout the day and receive ashes in crosses on their foreheads. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on January 24, 2013 Kalibo, Aklan was in a festive frenzy as it celebrates the Ati-atihan in honor of its patron, Senor Santo Nino. Everyone was having a great time dancing to the loud, lively beats of drums perpetually provided by 31 ati-atihan tribes and even more bands by various groups, businesses and organizations in Kalibo. The Ati-atihan participants had much more than actual soot from pots and pans on them; they had on them amazingly vibrant costumes made from a bewildering array of native materials and even recyclable materials used in many creative ways. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on June 28, 2013 Taong Putik Festival is not just a merrymaking celebration. It is a religious ritual called “pag-sa-San Juan” held every 24th day of June in the town of Aliaga, Nueva Ecija. It is celebrated to honor their patron, Saint John the Baptist. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on January 31, 2014 As there are significant numbers of Chinese in the Philippines, and that Chinese culture, traditions, and influences have become part of Philippine society as well, the Chinese New Year is celebrated with reverence and revelry in the many places associated with the Chinese living in the Philippines, like Binondo. The celebrations and festivities are colorful and lively and showcase the best of Chinese culture, like lion and dragon dances. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on December 28, 2013 In the Philippines, New Year's Eve (Bisperas ng Bagong Taon) is a non-working holiday. Filipinos usually celebrate New Year's Eve in the company of family and close friends. Traditionally, most households host or attend a Media Noche (dinner party). Typical dishes include pancit and hamon. Lechon (roasted pig), is usually prepared and set as the centerpiece of the dinner table. Barbecued food is also an integral part of the menu. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on January 5, 2015 What is your new year’s resolution for this year, 2015? Have you made your list? Most people make a list of their new year’s resolutions before the year ends because they are hoping for some improvement or achievement. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on February 5, 2013 For Filipinos, flowers are near synonymous with Dangwa, considered to be the Flower Market of Manila as most people flock here to buy flowers for all occasions and reasons. The sheer number and variety of flowers available, the affordable cost and location are reasons why Dangwa has become a Filipino institution. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on July 18, 2012 Hearing about the unique market in Malabon has caught my attention and curiosity. It is quite interesting because their way of fish trading is different from the others, and it is well-preserved through the years. Do you want to experience their native fish trading called “bulungan” in Malabon? » Read More
by Xtian Mack on January 12, 2015 Dealing with the cold air of January or just a particularly damp, rainy day can be a challenge for most Filipinos. Living in a tropical country, there are some Filipinos who just can't bear really low temperatures. This is probably why Filipinos over the years have developed an amazing variety of culinary delights especially for these occasions, created, developed and passed on to generations to bring warmth to the shivering Filipino. So when the temperatures hit the low end, expect Filipinos to seek these out to warm their bellies and their bodies. Other just make the cold a reason to indulge a craving for something different. It is undeniable that these Filipino food have brought us warmth, comfort and ease whenever we needed them. » Read More
