Filipino Cuisine
A mystery assortment of Filipino questions...
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Dia De Los Muertos
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100

What are the three main ingredients of Taho?

tofu, pearls, and syrup

100

its the majority religion of the Philippines at about 80% of the population...

Roman Catholic

100

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

100

Celebrated in Mexico, Dia De Los Muertos Translates to what?

Day of the dead

100

Le Juillet 14, also known as what? is a French holiday celebrating the fall of a prison during the revolution.

Bastille Day

200

In Spanish, it is a curse word (masculine) meaning prostitute.

In the Philippines, it is a sweet steamed cake dessert.

Puto

200

What is the main language spoken in the Philippines?

Pronounce it right Sebastian...

Tagalog

200

Halloween originates from the Celtic festival of Samhain of ancient Britain and which neighboring country?

Ireland

200

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)

200

Its a celebration where Indigenous (North American) communities come together to dance, sing, and honor traditions...

the Pow Wow

300

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

300

Originating in Japan, this fun activity is very popular in family gatherings and parties across the Philippines...

Karaoke

300

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

300

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)

300

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

400

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

400

Home to a diverse selection of flora and fauna, this geological wonder can be found in the Bohol province with at least 1260 hills...

Chocolate hills

400

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

400

Dia De Los Muertos finds its origins rooting from the traditions of this ancient, indigenous civilization...

The Aztecs

400
Coming from the Andes and playing a big part in Peruvian culture, wool from which animal is considered to be a symbol of high status? 

Other parts of this animal are used for food, fabrics, medicine, instruments, and more!


Alpacas

500

This popular restaurant finds its roots in Manila, where it began as an ice cream shop back in 1975. 

(name the restaurant)

Jollibee

500

Also known as the Baguio Flower Festival, this festival is celebrated in memory of the 1990 Luzon earthquake...

panagbenga

500

Long ago, Irish jack-o-lanterns were originally carved out of what? in order to scare off evil spirits...

Turnips

500

Why are marigolds important for this holiday?

they lead spirits towards their altars

500

Known for their great military strength and organization in the past, its one of the largest native ethnic groups of South Africa, making up ~22% of its population...

the Zulu