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Famous festival/fiesta in the PhilippinesSinulog Festival (Cebu): Celebrated every third Sunday of January, this is one of the grandest festivals in the country. It honors the Santo Niño (Child Jesus) with a street parade of dancers moving to a distinct forward-and-backward two-step dance rhythm.
Famous festival/fiesta in the PhilippinesPanagbenga Festival (Baguio): Known as the Baguio Flower Festival, it takes place every February. It celebrates the blooming season and the city's recovery from a major earthquake, highlighted by grand, stunning floats completely covered in fresh flowers.
Famous festival/fiesta in the PhilippinesAti-Atihan Festival (Kalibo, Aklan): Dubbed the "Mother of all Philippine Festivals," it takes place every third week of January. Revelers paint their faces with black soot, wear indigenous costumes, and dance to drumbeats in honor of the infant Jesus and the historical barter of Panay.
Famous festival/fiesta in the PhilippinesGiant Lantern Festival (San Fernando, Pampanga): A dazzling holiday celebration held every December. It showcases a competition of massive, intricately designed lanterns (parols) made of bamboo and colorful lights that dance to lively holiday music.
Famous festival/fiesta in the PhilippinesMasskara Festival (Bacolod): Held every October, this is the spectacular "Festival of Smiles". It originated during an economic crisis and features locals wearing intricately decorated smiling masks to showcase the resilient and optimistic spirit of the "City of Smiles."
Famous festival/fiesta in the PhilippinesHigantes Festival (Angono, Rizal): Celebrated every November, this lively thanksgiving feast for the town patron, San Clemente, is famous for its towering papier- mâché giants (higantes) paraded through the streets.
What to expect during fiesta/festivals?Crowded people Many food Karaoke/Music everywhere Loud and fun
Philippines moneyThe Philippine currency is called: 💵 Piso (Peso) Symbol: ₱
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SHOPPING VOCABULARYTagalog English Magkano? How much? Mahal Expensive Mura Cheap Bayad Pay Sukli Change Pera Money Bibilhin ko I will buy it Ayaw ko I don't want it
CULTURE SHARE: BARGAINING"May discount po ba?" (Is there a discount?) Important Always be polite 😊In malls: ❌ Prices are fixed. In some local markets: ✅ Polite bargaining is sometimes okay.
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