Introduction The use of human sacrifice in different rituals has featured largely in many cultures for thousands of years. To better understand this one must first consider and define what is actually meant by the term ‘ritual’. According to The Oxford English Dictionary‚ ritual is described as ‘the series of actions used in a religious or other rite’. Renfrew and Bahn (1991‚ 408-9) indicate that ritual activity can be identified by the observation of four contributing components‚ such as the
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PHILIPPINES‚ A THIRD WORLD COUNTRY The Philippines is known for its beautiful topography‚ wonderful culture and lifestyle‚ rich natural resources‚ many tourist destinations‚ friendly‚ hospitable and peace-loving inhabitants. It is also known for its beautiful Filipinas‚ and for its religiosity. Yet‚ we are third world country. Extreme and misguided religiosity appears to be one of the major characteristics of third world countries. We are a religious country and we have an abundance of poor
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Description: The Sinulog Festival is distinguished by its unusual two-steps-forward-and-one-step-backward shuffle‚ thus simulating the Holy Child of the shores‚ the Sinulog is a century-old tradition observed in the part of Visayas region. The prayer-dance is harmonized to the beat of drums and shouts of "Pit Señor! Viva Sto. Niño!”. Ati-atihan Festival Date of Celebration: 3rd week of January Place of Celebration: Kalibo‚ Aklan Description: The Ati-Atihan Festival honors the 13th century land deal
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Acid rain is a rain or any other form of precipitation that is unusually acidic‚ meaning that it possesses elevated levels of hydrogen ions (low pH). It can have harmful effects on plants‚ aquatic animals and infrastructure. Acid rain is caused by emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide‚ which react with the water molecules in the atmosphere to produce acids. Governments have made efforts since the 1970s to reduce the release of sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere with positive results. Nitrogen
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What is Acid Rain? First identified in 1872 in Sweden and studied in the U.S. beginning in the 1950s‚ acid rain is precipitation in the form of rain‚ snow‚ hail‚ dew‚ or fog that transports sulfur and nitrogen compounds from the high atmosphere to the ground. Sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NO‚ NO2) are bi-products from burning fuels in electric utilities and from other industrial and natural sources. These chemicals react with water‚ oxygen‚ carbon dioxide‚ and sunlight in the atmosphere
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The Wedding Dance By: Amador T. Daguio Setting: a) place – in the mountains somewhere in the Philippines b) time- a long time ago c) weather conditions- fine d) social conditions- lower-class e) mood or atmosphere- sad and tense Plot: Linear a) Introduction The story opens with Awiyao entering his and Lumnay’s house. b) Rising Action Things start to heat up when Lumnay says she does not want any other man. c) Climax There is more intensity when Awiyao says he does
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Amador Daguio’s short story‚ Wedding Dance‚ a long married couple from the mountain tribes. Awiyao‚ who in spite of being in love with his wife‚ Lumnay‚ feels the need to marry another woman in order to have a son. A child who will continue his bloodline to live in their tribe. Awiyao’s insensitiveness and being coward is introduced in the story. He is insensitive believing the answer to Lumnay’s sorrow would be to join the other women at the wedding dance. On the other hand‚ he is coward because
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Sto. Niño. The constant‚ rhythmic pounding of drums get to you‚ and before you know it you are on the street‚ shuffling your feet‚ shaking your head‚ waving your hands - and joining thousands of soot-blacked‚ gaily-costumed revelers in an ancient ritual of mindless happiness. A familiar battle cry reaches your ears‚ and amidst all this bewilderment you remember where you are: Kalibo‚ Aklan. "Viva‚ Sto. Niño!" The Ati-Atihan celebration is boomed in many parts of the country. 5. DARO SINULOG -
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An important culture dance for the Sandolios is called the Burning of the Stones. It is an art and another way to keep the spirits alive of the people‚ celebrate Athenesic‚ and to embrace the power and beauty of the wolf. The dance is performed in human form and people dress up in colorful clothing. The dance is meant for everyone to join by the end of the night‚ meaning it is not a hard dance and is the same every year. Before the ceremony can begin‚ someone from the Beta status must volunteer to
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Effects of Rain in Rush Hour Rush hour can pose a difficult time in for traffic‚ but when rain is involved this can be a much worse situation. Visibility could be one of the problems that arise during this time. When the rain is too heavy‚ drivers have to be careful and hope their windshield wipers are working properly. The heavy rain limits a driver’s view of the road. It is much harder for people that do not have good eyesight also. At night‚ the roads are dark black and with the rain it makes
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