The Philippines
Asia
(Not Balete Drive)
Balete is a type of tree
What were the two origin stories I talked about?
The origin of the moon and stars and the Origin of Pina (Pineapple)
Name one folk song I mentioned during my presentation.
Bahay Kubo, Leron Leron Sinta, Paru-parong Bukid
How many Filipino dialects are there?
Over 180 dialects
What is the Philippines' population?
+110 million (2022)
Name three things the Aswang avoids.
Garlic, onions, salt, holy water, other spices, light
What kinds of jewelry turned into the moon and stars?
A comb and a necklace
What are the two forms of folk speech that I mentioned?
Riddles and Sayings
True or False
Aswang and Manananggal are different creatures
True
What are the official languages in the Philippines?
Filipino and English
True or False:
The Diwata is only a good mythological creature and the dwende is only a bad mythological creature
False, there are good and bad diwatas and dwendes
What caused the sky to rise high beyond people's reach?
Each time the woman hit the sky with her pestle, the sky got higher
What does "Bahay Kubo" mean?
Nipa Hut
Approximately how many islands and islets make up the Philippines?
7,000 (approx.)
When does Christmas start for Filipinos and when does it end? Hint: (Month-Month)
September-January
What do you need to say when passing through the woods?
"Tabi-Tabi po"
What did Pina lose to ruin her mood?
A hair clip her dad gave her on her last birthday.
What is a "Paru-Paro"?
Butterfly
What type of stories explains the beginning of the world?
Creation Stories
For how long was the Philippines colonized by Spain?
333 years (1565-1898)
True or False
The louder the sound of the Tik-Tik, the closer it is
False
What did Pina's mom curse at her when Pina said she couldn't find anything?
“I hope you grow many eyes for you to easily find whatever it is you are looking for!”
Name one of the vegetables from the "Bahay Kubo" song.
Singkamas (turnip), talong (eggplant), sigarilyas (winged beans), mani (peanuts), sitaw (string beans), bataw (lablab beans), patani (lima beans), kundol (winter melon), patola (luffa), upo (calabash), kalabasa (squash), labanos (raddish), mustasa (mustard), sibuyas (onion), kamatis (tomato), bawang (garlic), luya (ginger), linga (sesame seeds)
A type of story that explains the origin of something is called an _____.
(Hint: In Tagalog)
Alamat