Philippines’s Trivia
This famous traditional dance involves two people tapping bamboo poles on the ground and against each other in coordination with one or more dancers who step over and in between the poles in a dance.
What is "tinikling?"
A gesture used in Filipino culture performed as a sign of respect to elders and as a way of accepting a blessing from the elder. Similar to hand-kissing, the person giving the greeting bows towards the offered hand of the elder and presses his or her forehead on the elder's hand.
What is "Mano" or "Pagmamano"?
A type of rice cake from the Philippines traditionally served in banana leaf liner.
What is "bibingka"?
The way to say "Thank you" in Tagalog.
What is "Salamat Po?"
He is famous for skills in the ring and knock outs
Who is "Manny Pacquiao"?
This is the Month when Filipino American History celebrated.
When is October?
This is the term that is used by your hand in feast and has been passed on for generations.
What is "kamayan"?
Fried sizzled chopped bits of pigs head and liver. Usually seasoned with calamansi and chili peppers and sometimes topped with an egg. There's a local restaurant in Fair Lawn, NJ mostly known for this awesome dish.
What is "Sisig"?
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Who is Vanessa Hudgens
This is the Filipino version of Rock-paper-scissors
What is Jack 'n Poy?
A Filipino tend to use this to point at something
What is "using your lips"?
A popular Filipino dessert with mixtures of shaved ice and evaporated milk to which are added various boiled sweet beans, jello and fruits. It is served in a tall glass or bowl.
What is "Halo-Halo”?
The english word of “tumbok”.
What is “directly hit”?
Filipino singer and actor sang songs for Disney movies, such as "A Whole New World" in Aladdin, "Reflections" in Mulan, and who also voiced Mulan in the English version of the movie.
Who is "Lea Salonga"?
What is RED?
A modern manifestation of the general Philippine practice of pasalubong, where travelers within or without the country are culturally expected to bring home gifts to family, friends and colleagues.
What is "Balikbayan Box"?
These are pastries of Chinese origin similar to fried spring rolls popular in Southeast Asia.
What is "lumpia"?
This is the number of islands are in the Philippines.
What is 7,641 Islands?
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The bridge that took almost four decades to complete. After 35 years and 6 presidents, it was finally completed on March 25, 2013. It connects the provinces of Ilocos Sur and the Mountain Province.
What is Aluling Bridge?
When it hits November, the Christmas tree is already up and all the Christmas lights are out. Families with Philippine heritage tend to put up a lantern outside by their doorstep or by the windows facing the entrance of their home.
What is "paról"?
This is the name of the savory pork blood stew.
What is Dinuguan?
The english term of “Halika dito”.
What is “Come here!”?
She is the oldest Filipino tribal tattoo artist. Some even say she put Kalinga on the Philippine map of must-visit places for local and foreigners alike. In fact, many people brave the cold weather and the 10-hour trip to the mountains just to get inked by her.
Who is Apo Whang Od?