The Taste of Good Fortune: 5 Lucky Chinese Delicacies for a Prosperous New Year
It is no secret that the Philippines is a mix of different cultures brought by both their ancestors, their colonizers, and many more. These colonizers have deeply left marks that have long been ingrained within us even to this day. However, one of the country’s greatest influencers did not attempt to invade it but, rather, […]
110 Years of Giant Lantern Making: 5 Activities to Watch Out For in this Year’s Festival
Kapampangans, are known for their ability to whip up gastronomic flavors that are extraordinary and definitive of their culture. They never settle for a bland dish and, instead, think of ways on how they can elevate it to the next level. This enthusiasm to bring more to the table is also reflected on how Kapampangans […]
Halloween All Over the World
Halloween is the perfect time for a good scare but, aside from the fake blood, intricate costumes and sugar-coated sweets, it is a holiday that bears many versions of tradition from different countries. In the Philippines, it is a time for visiting deceased loved ones by lighting candles and offering flowers on their graves. The […]
Five (5) Oldest Buildings in Angeles City
In 1976, Don Angel Pantaleon de Miranda and his wife, Doña Rosalia De Jesus searched far and wide for a new settlement. Upon seeing a land crawling with Culiat vines, they knew it was the ideal place to start a town— a town they then called after these abundant vines. Years later, Pantaleon de Miranda’s […]
Kulitan: The Ancient Kapampangan Alphabet
We, Kapampangans, take pride in our dialect so much so that we have even made viral Facebook posts about it. Buwan ng Wika is an occasion that encourages such pride— it is a time when Filipinos get together and celebrate a special aspect of our culture: language. In line with this, it is important to […]