Kain Tayo!
This shaved ice dessert with sweetened beans, fruits, and jellies topped with milk, leche flan, and ube, is meant to be mixed
What is halo-halo?
Star-shaped lanterns that are an iconic symbol of Filipino Christmas spirit
What is a parol?
This American stand-up comedian is known for his comedy that also pokes fun at his Filipino mom, family and identity (Hint: He recently toured in Anchorage!)
Who is Jo Koy?
The email to contact with any questions, comments, and/or feedback or to receive updates from about bi-weekly meetings, events, etc.
What is kabayan.uaa@gmail.com?
These houses are made of sustainable and easy to repair plant materials such as nipa and bamboo and can be physically carried from location to location with a helping hand (Hint: A restaurant along Minnesota Drive is named after this)
What is bahay kubo?
This soup or stew is characterized by its sour and savory taste, most often associated with tamarind
What is sinigang?
This traditional form of courtship in the Philippines had men introduce themselves and/or woo women by serenading underneath her window at night
What is harana?
Nicknamed "PacMan," this Filipino politician is regarded as one of the greatest professional boxers of all-time
Who is Manny Pacquiao?
The Alaska Legislature passed House Bill 23, introduced by Filipino legislator Rep. Genevieve Mina, which recognizes the month of October in state statute as this
What is Filipino American History Month?
After World War II, the US Army left behind thousands of military jeeps in the Philippines, which Filipinos have converted into this mode of public transportation
What is a jeepney?
This iconic fast food chain known for its signature fried chicken, burgers, and bright red bee mascot started out as a humble ice cream parlor
What is Jollibee?
A traditional shirt made with sheer textiles woven from piña or abacá; although in modern times, cheaper materials like organza silk, ramie or polyester are also used
What is a barong?
This actor topbilled the Philippines' longest running teleserye, a TV adaptation of Fernando Poe Jr.’s 1997 movie, Ang Probinsyano
Who is Coco Martin?
She is the Engagement and Belonging Coordinator at MSS and reactivated the Filipino Student Association last fall as one of the club's advisors
Who is Quacyya?
This part of the Philippine national flag represents the 8 regions with significant involvement in the 1896 Philippine Revolution against Spain
What are the eight rays of the sun?
What is adobo?
While it is not native to the Philippines, this white flower is officially known as the national flower of the country
What is sampaguita?
This actress won two Tony Awards for her broadway performance as Kim in "Miss Saigon" and also provided the singing voice for Jasmine in Disney's "Aladdin" and Mulan
Who is Lea Salonga?
He is a professor of Public Health, chair of UAA's Master of Public Health Program, and one of the faculty advisors for Kabayan Community
Who is Dr. Gabriel Garcia?
On September 23, 1972, this former president announced on television that he had placed the entirety of the Philippines under martial law, marking the beginning of a 14-year period one-man rule
Who is Ferdinand Marcos?
This popular food commonly sold by street vendors in the Philippines consists of a fertilized duck egg and gets its name from the Tagalog word meaning "to wrap"
What is balut?
The third largest religious group in the Philippines with membership estimated at more than three million in the country and several thousand internationally
What is Iglesia ni Cristo?
One of the most popular love-teams in Philippine entertainment history, known for their television hits and record-breaking movies including Pangako Sa'yo, She's Dating the Gangster, and The Hows of Us
Who is Kathniel?
These are the five members that make up Kabayan Community's Executive Board
Who are Amber, Charlize, Charliza, Patrick, and Joaquin?
These two words which mean "chosen land" in English also make up the Philippine national anthem composed by Julián Felipe
What is "Bayang Magiliw"?