Filipino Cuisine
What are the three main ingredients of Taho?
tofu, pearls, and syrup
What fruit is Guimaras known for?
There Mangos ðŸ¥
Known as one of the most haunted cities in America, which city is known for their voodoo magic and amazing cuisine?
(it inspired Disneyland's Haunted Mansion)
New Orleans
Celebrated in Mexico, Dia De Los Muertos Translates to what?
Day of the dead
Le Juillet 14, also known as what? is a French holiday celebrating the fall of a prison during the revolution.
Bastille Day
In Spanish, it is a curse word (masculine) meaning prostitute.
In the Philippines, it is a sweet steamed cake dessert.
Puto
Halloween originates from the Celtic festival of Samhain of ancient Britain and which neighboring country?
Ireland
Calaveras are the main symbol for Dia De Los Muertos, often used as decoration or shown as face paint. What is a calavera?
A skull (sugar skull)
Its a celebration where Indigenous (North American) communities come together to dance, sing, and honor traditions...
the Pow Wow
Sold as street food around Southeast Asia (more common in the Philippines), balut is a delicacy duck egg dish that will make every vegan make a face of disgust...
Why? (whats so special about the egg?)
its fertilized... meaning that the bird is still inside
Why is basketball so popular in the Philippines?
With reasons similar to Dia De Los Muertos, Guatemalans honor the dead during the Barriletes Gigantes festival, where they would fly what in the sky?
Hint: Benjamin tied a key to it!
kites
To honor loved ones who have passed away, families set up altars that include drinks, food, banners, and candles to welcome their spirits.
What are these altars called?
ofrendas (meaning offerings)
For their 59th feature animation film, Disney decided to take inspiration from Southeast Asian cultures for which movie?
(starring Awkwafina as a Naga-inspired creature)
Raya and the Last Dragon
This Filipino stew, made with pork and pork blood, has a very hearty and bold flavor to it...
What is the name of that stew?
Dinuguan
Why do philopinos love singing
Cultural heritage: Singing has been a vital part of Filipino traditions, folk songs, and celebrations for centuries.
In this Chinese festival taking place in April, people honor the dead by cleaning the tombs of loved ones, as it is considered to be one of the most respectful acts towards the deceased...
Qingming Festival
Dia De Los Muertos finds its origins rooting from the traditions of this ancient, indigenous civilization...
The Aztecs
Who was the first president of the Philippines?
Emilio Aguinaldo
This popular restaurant finds its roots in Manila, where it began as an ice cream shop back in 1975.
(name the restaurant)
Jollibee
Why are most philiopinos catholic???
Catholicism was brought to the Philippines by the Spaniards who came to colonize the islands during the 16th century
Long ago, Irish jack-o-lanterns were originally carved out of what? in order to scare off evil spirits...
Turnips
Why are marigolds important for this holiday?
they lead spirits towards their altars
What are the four seas surrounding the Philippines?
Philippine Sea, Celebes Sea, Sulu Sea, and the West Philippine Sea (also known as the South China Sea)