Filipino Food
This popular Filipino appetizer features a savory filling wrapped in a thin pastry wrapper and fried until crispy, often served with sweet chili sauce.
Lumpia
This gesture of respect involves taking an elder’s hand and gently pressing it to your forehead, often while saying this phrase.
mano po
This artist of Filipino descent headlined the Super Bowl LI Halftime Show in 2017 and became one of the most-watched performances in music history. Who is this person?
Bruno Mars
This distinctive native limestone, quarried locally and used throughout campus buildings, gives Virginia Tech its iconic architectural aesthetic and is a signature feature of the university. What is it?
Hokie Stone
What year was FASA founded?
1988
This crunchy snack is made from deep-fried pork skin and is often eaten on its own or paired with vinegar for dipping.
Similar to a quinceañera or Sweet Sixteen, this traditional Filipino celebration marks a young woman’s 18th birthday and often features 18 Roses and 18 Candles.
a debut
This Filipino member of the multinational girl group that debuted in 2023 brought representation of the Philippines to the international pop stage while gaining recognition for her performance abilities. Who is this person?
Sophia Laforteza (Katseye)
This historic dining facility, located on Virginia Tech's campus, holds the distinction of being the oldest dining hall on campus and has served generations of Hokies since its opening. What is it?
Owen's Food Court
What five positions on O-Board are tied for having the most officers on them?
Events, Service, Promo, Culture, Sports
Sometimes nicknamed “chocolate meat” because of its dark appearance, this savory Filipino stew is traditionally made with pork and pig’s blood.
Dinuguan
Filipinos use this nickname for the stretch of months beginning in September, when Christmas celebrations famously start earlier than in most countries.
Ber Months
This Filipino entertainer rose to fame through stand-up comedy and has since become a talk show host, actor, and one of the most influential LGBTQ+ personalities in the Philippines. Who is this person?
Vice Ganda
These eight limestone sculptures located at Virginia Tech's War Memorial Court were designed by Henry Kries and Charles Rudy, with each pillar representing a core university value such as Brotherhood, Honor, Leadership, Sacrifice, Service, Loyalty, and Duty, culminating in Ut Prosim. What are they?
War Memorial Pylons
How many Tagalog Tuesdays did we have during the 25-26 school year?
14
Ginger gives this comforting Filipino chicken soup its signature flavor, along with leafy greens and typically green papaya or chayote.
Tinola
This Filipino Catholic Christmas tradition consists of a series of nine Masses held in the days leading up to Christmas, traditionally celebrated very early in the morning
"Simbang Gabi" or "Pagsisimbang Gabi"
This viral meme moment features a contestant mishearing the question "What was your biggest mistake?" and confidently beginning to answer about this instead.
The biggest beef steak
This historic building, completed in 1872, is the oldest structure on campus and served as the original academic building for the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College. What is it?
Burruss Hall
How many members were a part of FASA during the 25-26 school year (based on dues paid)? *Closest w/o going over gets the points.
307
The name of this Filipino dish literally refers to its two main ingredients: fried tofu and pork, typically served in a tangy soy sauce and vinegar mixture.
Tokwang Baboy
Originally associated with neighbors helping physically move a traditional bahay kubo, this Filipino concept represents communal unity, cooperation, and helping one another without expecting anything in return.
"bayanihan"
This indigenous Filipino electronic dance music (EDM) genre and street-dance style originated in the slums of Davao City in the early 2000s and was even featured in a culture show dance performance this past year. What is it?
Budots
Before becoming known as the Hokies, Virginia Tech's mascot was originally called this, named after the university's agricultural heritage and the bird native to the area. What is it?
The Gobbler
How many big appreciation notes were posted to the FASA Instagram account during big appreciation week? *Closest w/o going over gets the points.
90