Folklore - Etc.

general

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The Video: DOJ locates person who threatened to rape Sharon's daughter
Jun 23, 2020 ANC 24/7
The Department of Justice already knows the whereabouts of the netizen who threatened to rape the daughter of Senator Francis Pangilinan and Sharon Cuneta.

'We should recognize that the #HijaAko Movement is not merely a Filipinized incarnation of the #MeToo Movement, because it is organically built upon the pioneering initiatives of early activists... the comfort women'

Costumes - Dresses - Etc.

traditional - general & Ethnic - Indigenous

Introduction - Etc.

Ethnic - Indigenous dresses - Etc.

Designers, Modern Design & Fashion

SONA - Balls Fashion - Etc. Modern design fashion show - Etc.

Academic dress

Traditional Headgear

Footwear - Etc.

Mantones de Manila - Etc.

Fan - Paypay, Pamaypay, Abaniko (Abanico)

Umbrella - Payong

Carriers (Bags)

Ancient Costumes (heritage)

Ancient armor

Etc.

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Design and Fashion education - Etc.

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House panel OKs resolution declaring June 12 as PH Traditional Wear Day
January 14, 2021 Charissa Luci-Atienza
“Designating June 12 as Philippine Traditional Wear Day would deliver a whole range of benefits. It could elevate national pride and unity among Filipinos regardless of subcultural backgrounds, whether you are Ilocano, Maranao, Bisaya, Chinese Filipino, mestizo, or Tagalog, We are all Filipinos and we all salute all our backgrounds using our traditional wears”

Mula sa sayaw, kanta at mga larawan, makikita ang kultura ng Pinoy. Pero ngayong umaga, ibinida ng UH Barkada ang Pinoy arts sa pananamit at fashion! Ano-anong damit at accessories kaya ang puwedeng gamitin habang ipinagmamalaki ang ating kultura?

The National Committee on Literary Arts (NCLA) presents AGWAT-HILOM featuring “PAMPAN” (Mask) by Kragi Garcia.

Medical frontliners continue to respond to the call of duty, but how can they take care of their patients when their lives are also at risk?
Facing a shortage of masks and PPEs, fashion designers Rajo Laurel, Michael Leyva, and Guela Ampong gathered their teams to create protective gear for our frontliners.
Find out how they made this difficult task possible on The Story of the Filipino

Archaic epoch (10th – 16th century)
Spanish Era: New Spain (1521–1799)
Spanish Era: Spanish East Indies (1800–1899)
American Era (1900s–1920s)
Commonwealth Era and Second World War (1930s–1940s)
1950s to 2010s
Traditional clothing by areas and regions
Women's and Men's clothing
Fashion designers
Popular brands

PHILIPPINE CULTURAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL "Parade of Philippine Costumes"
The FAACT presents the old and modern Philippine costumes during the Philippine Cultural Heritage Festival on October 3, 2009

The barong Tagalog (or simply barong, from the word baro) is an embroidered formal garment of the Philippines.

look also HERE, HERE

History of Barong Tagalog

with many good link about clothes etc.

Baro't saya is the unofficial national dress of the Philippines and is worn by women.

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Look all the photos by Alecs Ongcal/Rappler as Video or Slideshow

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Barong Tagalog

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The Philippine Traditional Costumes

also of so many Traditional Costumes of the Indigenous peoples and Tribes

Yahnessa Holth

So many wonderfull photos and descriptions

About Philippines thinks: one of the best site about costumes, we have seen

Camisa de Chino descriptions and history

The Maria Clara gown is a traditional gown worn by women in the Philippines. This Filipino dress takes its name from María Clara, the mestiza protagonist of the national epic Noli Me Tangere, penned in 1890 by Filipino national hero José Rizal.

The Maria Clara dress originated from the conventional baro't saya of early Filipino women.

a transluscent often embroidered blouse with extended sleeves worn over an inner garment

Click on the photos on the websites to enlarge

is a Pre-Spanish clothing item or loose skirt worn by Filipino women particularly in the lowland regions of the Visayas.

Look the article as pdf HERE

Look the article as pdf HERE

Look more about Zamboangueño men and Zamboangueña women

Ethnic - Indigenous dresses - Etc.

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The students from the University of the Philippines Cebu showcased on Saturday weaved tribal costumes made of tarpaulins during the Green Fashion Revolution 2014, an intercollegiate environmental fashion show held at SM City Cebu on Saturday. (Armie Garde/Jai Sandoval/Sunnex) - Oct 18, 2014

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All the photos from the above link as slideshow

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Cordillera Tribal Costumes in Abra - Apayao - Benguet - Ifugao - Kalinga & Mt. Province

Live mannequins wore various costumes of the different Cordillera Provinces: Abra - Apayao - Benguet - Ifugao - Kalinga - Mt. Province. This was a part of the program of the celebration of Baguio Day

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Traditional woven clothes by Tuwali Tribe
Aug 12, 2018
Before the modern era, indigenous groups like the Tuwali Tribe in Ifugao used to wear traditional clothes. In this video, Doc Nielsen Donato discovered how these traditional clothes were made. Look also HERE

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A parade of ethnic costumes in Mindanao

Clips from 10 production numbers during the cultural night culminating the 1st Mindanao-wide CARP Sportsfest, June 15, 2007 at the Pearlmont Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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The Yakan people

a indigenous muslim tribe native to the tropical island of Basilan, located in the Sulu Archipelago in the most southern region of the Philippines. Recognised primarily for their remarkable technicolor geometric weaves and distinctive face decorations used in their traditional ceremonies

Remark this is an album in the album " T'boli - The People of Lake Sebu"

is a traditional "tube skirt" made of handwoven or machine-made multi-colored cotton cloth, bearing a variety of geometric or okir designs. The malong is traditionally used as a garment by numerous tribes in the Southern Philippines and the Sulu Archipelago.

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A malong in royal colours as worn by Maranaw men and women of royal status.

are metal fingernails extensions that are used as costume accessories among ethnic women of Southern Philippines e.g.  Badjao and Tausug.

the Janggay dances and how to use the fingernails

This is an album in the album "Ethnic Groups' Tribal Costumes - Etc."

How to wrap Bahag around the torso, the easy way

On northern Luzon a man´s suklang told his age, marital status, and village - and sometimes, whether he was a successful head-hunter

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Voltaire Tayag lists down the looks that stood out during the fashion extravaganza that is the ABS-CBN Ball.
One of the biggest nights in Philippine entertainment dominated social media in its debut – the first ever ABS-CBN Ball held on Saturday, September 29 at the Shangri-La Makati. All the stars of the network graced the highly-anticipated red carpet event, which is the country’s equivalent to the Oscar’s.

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IN PHOTOS: SONA Fashion 2014

in the album "Sona Fashion Statement"

Born in Cotabato City on 01 July 1932, he is the youngest child of Salvador Farrales and Paulina Samio. He finished his early education at the San Beda College and acquired his degree in Fine Arts at the University of Sto. Tomas, under the tutelage of such legends as Manansala and Agoncillo.

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The biggest stars, the most talented designers, and the latest collections from one of the country's biggest clothing companies come together for Bench Fashion Week

fonsucu Jul 4, 2017

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If you already planned out your summer outing but is still stressed out on what perfect summer piece to wear, this might be a big help for you.

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Old clothes, new fashion!
GMA Public Affairs Sep 25, 2019

Mga Kapuso, i-upgrade na ang inyong wardrobe gamit ang mga lumang damit! Alamin ang aming mga life hack para sa inyong bagong OOTD!

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200-peso Fashion

Jan 5, 2015

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D-I-Y Summer Fashion!

Apr 6, 2015

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Waterproof Fashion

Jun 22, 2015

Agence France-Presse

Academic dress - Etc.

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How the UP 'sablay' is meticulously made Talk of the Town

The academic regalia: Origin and practice
TERESITA TANHUECO-TUMAPON April 07, 2016

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A salakot is a traditional wide-brimmed hat found in the Philippines. It is usually made of either rattan or reeds, and is one of the traditional hats worn by Filipinos besides the iconic conical Asian hat

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the article Consolacion women weave Sarok

Sarok Festival

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Stepping in Pinoy Style

the Video: Marquina's shoeroom, in the album "Philippine Handicrafts"
Jun 3, 2018
Welcome to Marquina's 'shoeroom,' where delayed gratification means receiving a pair of beautiful, handmade leather shoes.
Here’s where you can get handmade leather shoes from Marikina

Find your perfect Marikina-made shoe in this Makati 'shoeroom'
by Vernise L Tantuco June 04, 2018

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“Bakya” is the Filipino version of the wooden clogs often used or worn by Filipino women in bygone days. Today it is rarely used although it is a common footwear used during cultural presentations or look the article HERE

THE HISTORY OF THE 'BAKYA and Ruben Tagalog's Bakya mo Neneng'  

Both GMA Public Affairs Jun 7, 2019

MODERN BAKYA, FASHION BAKYA, WOODEN SHOES FROM PAETE

in the album Philippine Handicrafts

located in Station 2, PLAZOLETA , Boracay

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The truth about the Manton de Manila - I would start calling the shawls,

Mantones de China via Manila!

Bea Zobel Jr."

Draped in Silk: The Journey of the Manton de Manila

The Yuchengco Museum

Spanish Language

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If the woman fanned herself quickly it meant that she was engaged; and if she fanned herself languidly, she indicated that she was married.

The word “abaniko” was derived from the Spanish “abanico,” which means “fan.” As its origin suggests, the Tagalog term pertains to a hand-held fan that was and is often used to accessorize traditional Filipino women’s clothing, such as the terno or the baro’t saya.

Fans are called paypay, paipay, pamaypay, abaniko (abanico). Pamaypay - paypay is used to fan oneself when someone feels hot, but during the Spanish colonial, pamaypay or fan is used by filipinas to cover their face when they feel shy or when they have something to whisper to the person next to her.

Look MORE about how to use it as a "language" above

Look the article as pdf and the Slideshow:

Rachy Cuna's abanikos - Photos courtesy

in the album Fans - paypay, pamaypay, abaniko (abanico)

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This is a traditional dance from Philippines where the beautiful women carries umbrella of same color or different color and steps rhythmically with the folk music.

Carriers (Bags)

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They're good for the environment, and your outfit!

Modern Bags - Philippine Handicraft

is the art of creating products using raw and indigenous materials. It develops the skills and creative interests of the workforce towards a particular craft or trade. The continuing process prepares the labor force to become competent craftsmen and artists who can contribute to the establishment of cottage industries, thus contributing to the economic growth of the country. Several cottage industries exist in its locality such as furniture, bolo, baskets, hand bags, trays, buri/anahaw hats & fan making; which are highly functional products. These extraordinary and environment-friendly products, makes them significant in the global market

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Livelihood program - RECYCLE BAGS - Rise Above Foundation Cebu, Inc.

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Remark this is an album in the album Philippine Handicrafts

Stylishly secure, the new Pacsafe line will take you to wherever you need to go.

This photograph collage displays a priceless collection of backpacks from Northern Cordilleras region of the Philippines. Running through early 2004 at the Hohenthal Gallery, Treganza Anthropology Museum at San Francisco State University, these bags, some estimated to be hundreds of years old, were exhibited by Charisse Aquino, the curator of the event.

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Ancient Costumes (heritage)

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Filipino Traditional Costumes, Asia's Costumes, Philippine Costumes

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Philippines from Ancient times to the early colonial period.

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Filipino Costumes

Many images from a watercolour album from about 1841

Look the article with all the images as pdf HERE

A Balitaw composition by Prof. Santiago S. Suarez as interpreted and recorded by Ruben Tagalog in 1963. Details from two famous mural paintings of costumes by National Artist Carlos "Botong" Francisco are featured in this video.

Remark this is an album in the album Barong Tagalog - Baro't Saya

Relearning the Spanish language will tell us more about our history
Dec 9, 2020 Pippo Carmona
'Relearning Spanish is one of the first steps that Filipino historians can take in order to fully understand the secrets [historical texts] hold'

Perhaps, no other event has piqued the interest and stirred a nation’s imagination more than the fabled Manila Carnivals. Held from 1908-1939, the 2-week fair was organized as a goodwill event to celebrate harmonious U.S.-Philippine relations and to showcase our commercial, industrial and agricultural progress. Spectacular parades, lavish shows, firework displays and the crowning of the Manila Carnival Queen highlighted the "greatest annual event in the Orient".

Manila Carnival was an event that aroused the jealousy of all Asia not only for your show, if not for the parade of your exotic queens. Beautiful young women of Luzon, Visayas or Mindanao arrived in Manila for be proclaimed the most pretty woman of the Philippines Islands.

The video shows also many kind of dresses of that time!

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Costumes - Dresses Etc.

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Festivals - Fiestas - Events - Etc.

IMPORTANT look also Great places to visit and about Catholic events e.g.:

St. John's - San Juan's Eve and Feast day

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Sinulog etc. AND The Black Nazarene etc.

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Look more about Solstice and celebrations

How are Filipinos marking the 48th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law? Here is a running list of protests and activities.

Look also: Young artist from Surigao helps promote local tourist festivals thru social media
September 20, 2020Hanah Tabios

Links to the different festivals

All towns in the Cordillera region have scrapped their festivals to avoid crowds, where the virus can easily spread

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Exquisite festivals throughout the Philippines. From Ilocos in the north, to Sulu in the south, to Palawan and the Spratleys in the West to Leyte and Samar in the East! MAGANDA ATING BANGSABAYAN!!

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The Videos: Aliwan Fiesta 2019

Links to the different festivals

Look also the Videos: LAPU LAPU - datu of Mactan Lapu Lapu - and the Battle of Mactan

Look more about La Virgen Milagrosa

IN PHOTOS: The 'taong putik' of Nueva Ecija
Rob Reyes June 24, 2018

Read also Music, Dance, and Negotiations of Identity in the Religious Festivals of Bicol, Philippines
Marilyne Antonette Adiova 2014

The Video: Masskara Festival October 27, 2019

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all Videos: Niyogyugan Festival

IN PHOTOS: Camiguin's 40th Lanzones Festival
Bobby Lagsa October 26, 2019
Lanzones or buwahan as called here is the staple fruit produce of this pearl-shaped island blessed with cold, hot, and soda spring, waterfalls, white sand beaches and peace-loving people. Look ALL the photos as Slideshow in HD

Amid threats posed by the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Camiguin province’s Lanzones Festival will still push through this year, according to the province’s tourism office.
NO STREET DANCE Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Camiguin goes digital for its 41st Lanzones Festival this year and lets go of major events such as street dancing. Photo taken during the 40th Lanzones Festival in 2019.

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People get together in Tuguegarao City to celebrate the week-long Pavvurulun 'Afi' or 'fire' Festival. Take a look at those beautiful fire-themed costumes!

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The Basi Revolt erupted as a result of the monopoly of the production, sale and use of basi, the famous wine of the Ilocanos.

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Originally planned as a cultural celebration of indigenous people in November last year, the annual Dayaw has shifted its focus to crafting programs for healing and recovery of Super Typhoon “Yolanda” survivors.

Organized by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Leyte-Samar Heritage Society Inc (LSHSI), an arts-as-healing event was held April 20-21 2014 in Eastern Visayas. “It was a program for Yolanda survivors by Yolanda survivors.”

The Dayaw program in Tacloban had two parts: Dayaw ha Pagbanhaw and Dayaw para sa Kalibotan.

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The center focus of activities is the repeat of the spectacular “Awong Chi Gangsa” or the Sound of a Thousand Gongs, this time doubling the participants to two thousand or more with special participation of schools, the different municipalities and this city.

Palu-palo (Palo-palo) means sticks or arnis that were used by the native Ivatans to fight the forces of the colonizers such as Spaniards and the Dutch. The natives wear the traditional suit made of indigenous materials from the bark of trees which were flattened.

The video from the site can also be looked HERE

the Videos "Palo-Palo Dance of Batanes"

The town people celebrate their Annual Festival or called it the Aswang Festival is celebrated every 29th and 30th day on the month of October. This includes the parade of participants donning the foremost dreadful costumes like “kapre”, “wak-wak”, and “tikbalang”.

the Video Santacruzan 2014, May 27, 2014

The colorful Flores de Mayo and Santacruzan held every May do not only speak of our country’s deep religious devotion to Mary, but it’s also a way of showcasing Filipino craftsmanship, design, and creativity.
Get to know Fashion Designer Jontie Martinez and see first-hand two of his gowns worn by Sagalas in Brgy. San Lorenzo Village’s Grand Santacruzan 2019.
For almost two decades, it has been a tradition for Leah Espinosa and the Blue Water Youth Organization to plan and organize the Santacruzan as a way of thanking the Lord for all the blessings they receive as well as giving back to their community.

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5 things you need to know about the Santacruzan
Krizia Dela Cruz, Mark Ferdinand Canoy May 12th, 2016

Sarok Festival 2018
Feb 26, 2018 Peter White

Carmen Fiesta Highlights
Peter White Sep 4, 2019
Annual fiesta in Carmen Cebu took place on August 28. I was able to get some clips of the preparation and got back the next day to shoot part of the competition and some other festivities.

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The carabao beauty pageant is the highlight of the Katigbawan festival in Catigbian

and more HERE

Promotional Video about the Festivals in the City of Iloilo including: Dinagyang Festival, Paraw Regatta, Chinese New Year, Jaro Fiesta, Arevalo Fiesta etc. Requested from the City Government of Iloilo with permission from Mr. Benjamin Jimena, City Tourism Office.

The Video: Virtual Dinagyang Festival keeps Ilonggos indoors
Jan 25, 2021 Manila Bulletin Online
Pandemic did not stop Iloilo from celebrating the annual Dinagyang Festival.
Instead of Ilonggos pouring out into the city streets, they were instead glued to their smartphones, laptops, and TV sets to watch a theatrical street performance in the festival that honors the Santo Niño.
It is believed to be the first major festival in the country that went digital due to the pandemic

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Bambanti Festival "Dance Showdown" in Isabela Philippines / May 2011

Dance Showdown of every town of Isabela with their costumes and local culture.

Isabela's Bambanti festival is not just about scarecrows
by Alexa Villano February 05, 2018 - with many Photos and Videos
The Bambanti festival showcases the province's local products and produce

A celebration through the waves of the mighty Agusan River
By Erwin M. Mascariñas, Butuan City-based journalist August 3, 2016
Every year, Butuan City is reminded of the importance of the Agusan River; its historical influence and how it has sculpted its vast landscape by way of a religious event known as the Abayan Festival.
Celebrated since the late 1880s, the Abayan is an annual festive ritual of prayer culminating in a fluvial procession along the Agusan River in honor of the river patron Santa Ana

Alle the Videos: Higalaay Festival 2019

Remark this is an album in the album Subanen Tribe  in the salbum Subanen Sacred Dances

Every year, in the two weeks leading up to Palawan’s Foundation Day, all the municipalities of Palawan gather at the capital to showcase the best of their locations

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The above links and more HERE

The video tells also a lot about Aeta life and culture.

Aeta Festival Subic Bay, Philippines April 2011

Mark Vickers´ Visit to the Aeta Indigenous People Festival in Subic Bay Philippines

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Mooncakes galore at Makati Shangri-La
For most Pinoys, the month of September signals the beginning of the Christmas season. But, before Christmas actually comes around, the Chinese celebrate the Mid-Autumn festival to celebrate love and family. Sep 8 & 14, 2015

the video Regatta In Zamboanga City

The Video: Selebrasyon para sa ika-22nd Shariff Kabunsuan Festival, nagsimula na. Dec 26, 2019 ABS-CBN News

and much more about T'Boli

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Colors, stories, and dances from the age-old cultures of seven ethnic groups are the stars in this indigenous festival

Centro Escolar University, School of Nutrition and Hospitality Management. Association of Tourism Students, Grand Tourism Festival Islands Philippines, Reviving the Cultural Festivals.

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Kaamulan festival dances

The Videos: Inaul Festival in Maguindanao

IN PHOTOS: Zambales Mango Festival 2017 street dance parade
Randy Datu April 06, 2017
See the bright costumes at the 2017 festival

The program presents the Mango Eat All You Can at the Manggahan Festival in Jordan, Guimaras.

In tandem with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) celebration of National Heritage Month (TAOID) in a bid to preserve local heritage, the 5th Tam – Awan International Arts Festival (TIAF) came to life, themed, "Cordilleran Stories: Rituals and Beliefs" last May 2014.

27 Aug 2014

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IN PHOTOS: Panagbenga festival 2019's colorful floats
March 03, 2019
Stars participate in Baguio's annual flower festival

La Trinidad Strawberry Festival 2017 (36th Strawberry Festival) - Street Dance, Drum & Lyre, and Float Competition Parade
by Panagbenga Plus - Baguio Flower Festival Vlogs, Published Mar 29, 2017
Theme: "Sustaining the fruits of La Trinidad's agro-eco tourism"

Strawberry Festivals – Fruitful Events in Benguet
The people of La Trinidad and Baguio City do not only celebrate during the Panagbenga Festival each year.

BANAUE IFUGAO april 15, 2008

Remark this is an album in the album Ifugao Mountain Tribe

A spectacular festival of food, song and dance, high in the mountains of Ifugao territory, Baguio. Native dances and cooking a pig the traditional way.

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Descriptions of the different events.

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Look about the mentioned games HERE

Look a Pancit Canton recipe HERE

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Music video by the Soul Siren Nina

Debut 18 songs for 18 roses

"Happy Birthday"

in Bolos, Province of Albay, Bicol (a Dumagat language)

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Fr. Wayne Negrete

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Debut dance tradition

Father-Daughter Dance

 Cherrie's Debut AUG 2010 - Look also the other videos from Cherrie's Debut above HERE

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Amazing Father & Daughter Dance Exhibition

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Juliana turns 18 with a disco themed-party

It was an evening of beauty and elegance as Cebu's top designers showed off their fantastic creations at the MARCO POLO HOTEL PLAZA, Cebu.

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Presidential granddaughter Isabelle Duterte gets called out online for her pre-debut photo shoot in Malacañang, prominently capturing the presidential seal.
Presidential granddaughter Isabelle Duterte is giving people the wrong kind of flashbacks on social media shortly after photos of her pre-debut photoshoot in the Palace appeared online

Leap Year February 29.

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the Video: What is a Leap Year?

Leap Year has been the traditional time that women can propose marriage.

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Thanksgiving Day in the Philippines

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Halloween may be just around the corner, but the COVID-19 pandemic shows no sign of slowing. Not to worry! Around the world, fans of this annual fright fest have been working hard to come up with ways to celebrate this annual event while respecting current social distancing rules.

Looking for a good spook this Halloween? These haunted houses, ghost hunting tours, and spooktacular events will do just the trick!

Kapres, mananaggals, and other creatures in Philippine folklore come alive in the streets of Baguio
The Karkarna Ti Rabii is celebrated every last Friday of October.

in the album Undas "All Souls Day" & Halloween Celebration

in the album Great Places to Visit

Biyahero Drew delved into the eerie and mysterious stories in Laguna, Rizal and Quezon.

Mother´s & Father´s days

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Did you know that Mother’s Day in the Philippines used to be celebrated in December?
Originally, it was held every December 2, known as Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.
Today, most Filipinos celebrate the international Mother’s Day on every second Sunday of May. But our history tells us differently.

Why we love our moms
"Happy Mother's Day" to everyone who is a Mom in every way

Smokey Mountain was a Filipino singing group formed by musical director, composer, and conductor Ryan Cayabyab.
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Mother - original song / Featuring Charice and Mom Racquel

The Video: A father’s vows
Jun 21, 2020 Manila Bulletin Online
Let us thank our fathers for all the sacrifices they have gone through in order to fulfill their vows to our family. Let us make them feel our love and appreciation not only on this day but every day. Happy Father’s Day!

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Celebrating Grandparents during the pandemic
Linda Bordoni 01 October 2020
Celebrated on the feast day of the Guardian Angels, Grandparents Day is an occasion to show elder generations how much we love and value them.

If anyone deserves a special treat, it's your grandparents
September 10 is National Grandparents Day in the Philippines and if you haven’t planned anything for your beloved lolo and lola yet, you definitely should.

Annually this jolly holiday takes place on the second Sunday in September.

Guardian ni Angel | Grandparents' Day 2018

PROCLAMATION NO. 470

DECLARING THE FIRST WEEK OF OCTOBER OF EVERY YEAR AS LINGGO NG KATANDAANG FILIPINO, ELDERLY FILIPINO WEEK

Many good descriptions of the different games

These are agawang sulok, araw-lilim, bulong pari, iring-iring, kapitang bakod, lawin at sisiw, luksong-tinik, patintero, palo-sebo, piko, presohan, pusa at aso, taguan, takip-silim, tawanan and viola.

a symbol of our national identity and pride.

Upon the desire of the Bureau of Physical Education and School Sports (BPESS) to foster patriotism, nationalism and appreciation of traditional games among the youth, it embarked on a difficult but fruitful task to search and record the traditional games from the different regions of the country.

So many good descriptions with rules

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Traditional Filipino Games

Many different examples of different traditional games

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Sungka - A traditional filipino game

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The annual day of athletic competition at a small country school. This was originally shot in 2013.

Jun 27, 2014

The Tagalog words hampas and pukpok mean 'to hit.'

Look how it's played in the album. The player who successfully smashes the palayok is given a prize.

"If you carry your childhood with you, you never become older."

Look the article as pdf  HERE

So many good examples of traditional games!

Look the great article as pdf HERE

The object of the Wedding Shower game is to have Player 1 insert the stick into the toilet role between Player 2's legs. Player 1 is blind folded and has to be instructed by Player 2. Fun Times! The wise married couples showed newlyweds and the upcoming bride and groom how "it's" done.

Etc.

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