Philippine Festivals 1. The Black Nazarene * A life-sized statue of Christ is carried through town by barefooted men yelling‚ "Viva Señor‚ while huge crowd tries to touch the statue. * January 9 at Quiapo Church in Manila 2. Sinulog * The festival is characterized by a very long parade with many groups of persons dressed in colorful costumes‚ finding their way through the streets while dancing the Sinulog. * Held every year on the third Sunday of January in Cebu City.
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One More Lesson” Judith Ortiz Cofer’s “One More Lesson” is about her growing up in Puerto Rico with her family while her father was in the Navy. When her father was shipped to Paterson‚ New Jersey‚ he sent for them to move there in a little barrio along with him; Judith didn’t like this at all. You would think she would like moving from Puerto Rico to America‚ but in the mid-1950s America was a lot different. Back then America was viewed as a “melting pot”. “The idea then was that although we may
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has what it takes to undertake a mission. Farah had a lot of confidence going on this long journey with her mother‚ risking her life. Then Billy definitely has it all‚ from being in the freezing cold to winning a gold cup with lots of money. In Barrio Boy there is a young boy named Ernesto. Ernesto is going to a new school in America after moving from Mexico. His friends taught him a few words in English. When he gets to the school he is scared but he sees that it’s not so bad. He made friends
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In no more than 500 words‚ describe what needs to be done in your opinion to preserve the Dominican cultural and historical legacy and pass it onto future generations; Merengue and Bachata Na’ Ma’ College in the United States has taught me about the difference between being Dominican and looking as one. For instance‚ every time‚ I introduce myself as Dominican to the class the common questions that follow up the are something like‚ do you play baseball? Are you a good Merengue or Bachata dancer
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When you ask somebody where they from and they answer Dominican Republic‚ the first thing that comes to mind is the beach‚ spanish food‚ and their worldwide known music that truly identifies them: bachata. Bachata is a very popular type music‚ now known among all Latinos in the United States. Bachata comes from the bars and brothels of Santo Domingo and it still stands strong after more than 40 years. However‚ this music was not accepted in the Dominican Republic until about ten years ago. Bachata
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Marielle Luisa T. Barrios July 24‚ 2013 MC1313 REACTION PAPER FOR SONA 2013 During the 4th State of the Nation Address of the President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino Jr.‚ he laid again his promise “daang matuwid” for the promotion of the Philippines. He started his speech a few minutes before the clock strikes 4 o’clock last Monday‚ July 22‚ in the Plenary Hall of Batasang Pambansa. Aquino began by acknowledging the support provided by the people in his administration‚ including the victory
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year. While taking the summer classes‚ the students came to struggle in balancing other adults’ expectations and the goals and ambitions they hold for themselves. They gradually came to realize that the only way to escape their own poverty-stricken barrio is to improve themselves intellectually. With Escalante to help them‚ they’ve found the courage to rise to the standard of success. The students took the AP Calculus exam in the spring of their senior year. The class’ academic achievements soar dramatically
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turned to one of the most colourful when it comes to celebrations. It is well-known that the Philippines have many celebrations or what we call ‘fiestas.’ There is always a fiesta or festival going on somewhere in the Philippines as every city and barrio holds at least one each year. These are done to honour a local Roman Catholic patron
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101 MIDTERM REVIEW Terms: The definition and how they are significant For the readings: explain the main points and how they relate to lecture Please choose your list; add the definition and its significance Bartolome de Las Casas a Spanish colonist‚ a priest‚ first Bishop of Chiapas‚ was a scholar‚ historian and 16th century human rights advocate. Las Casas has been called the Father of anti-imperialism and anti-racism. Las Casas came to the Indies early‚ he knew Columbus and was the
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Importance of Music in Ilocos Norte ’s Culture and Traditions (An Exposition) In partial fulfillment in the Subject Oriental Philosophy By Mark Bernard T. Duerme Introduction Music and culture cannot be separated because how can a culture survive without music? Music makes a traditions and practice meaningful. Music has always been an integral part of Ilocano way of life. In this exposition I will connect my research paper in Confucius’
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