This food is similar to a spring roll, with various fillings such as vegetables, meat, and even bananas
What is lumpia?
This type of nut is chewed as a social activity, often seen as a sign of hospitality, friendship, or even marriage
What is a betel nut?
This music-related activity originated from Japan and shows enjoyment and celebration through role-playing and escapism
What is Karaoke?
This bamboo dance is similar to jumping rope and is done in multiple SEA countries
What is tinikling?
The Philippines has approximately this many islands
What are 7,641 islands?
This way of preparing food typically uses vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaves, along with chicken or pork
What is adobo?
This is the god of rice. In Ifugao rituals, figures of them are given rice wine and are bathed in the blood of the animals
What is bul-ul?
This music genre uses a mix of traditional and modern influences, uses Tagalog, upbeat, and melodic music
What is OPM?
This local group offers bamboo dance workshops at UH Manoa
Who are the Tekniqlingz?
This is the ancient pre-colonial writing system of the Philippines
This country introduced fast food chains to the Philippines
What is the United States of America?
This is a respected shaman, healer, or spiritual leader in the Philippines. An example of a ritual is a healing ceremony through smoke from a lit cigarette.
What is the babaylan?
This style of music is typically performed using 8 gongs
What is kulintang?
This dance originates from Mindanao and features the use of a versatile garment that is considered to be an extension of one's body
What is Kappa Malong-malong?
These are the official languages of the Philippines
What are Filipino and English?
This country introduced tilapia to the Philippines in the 1950s
What is Thailand?
This is done to celebrate a ritual's success, strengthen social bonds within the community, and honor deities and spirits
What is feasting and communal sharing?
This popular Philippine music group has popular songs including Cherry On Top, Salamin, Salamin, and Pantropiko
What is BINI?
This religious folk dance is a form of prayer that is performed when people are sick or at celebrations such as birthdays or anniversaries
What is subli?
This bus is a common form of transportation in the Philippines and is typically modified from US military vehicles
This Filipino snack or dessert is typically made with tofu, brown sugar syrup, and tapioca pearls
What is taho?
This indigenous group of people in the Philippines allows laziness as a reason for divorce
What is Aeta?
This is a plucked-string ensemble that consists of guitars and bass
What is a rondolla?
This is a colorful, inch-and-a-half narrow handwoven strip with okir designs vertically sewn, accenting the malong
What is the langkit?
The Philippine flag features this number of sun rays, representing the first provinces that fought Spanish colonial rule
What are eight sun rays?