In a small peaceful kingdom down south, a beautiful princess lives. Near the kingdom’s castle is a small forest with beautiful flowers. The princess spends her time there picking the most exquisite and rare that she can find. Although she has her own piece of garden near the palace, the…
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The Legend of the Cashew Nut
Long time ago in a very far away forest there is a small seed inside the cashew fruit who always wonder about the world outside. One day, he heard excited voices of different animals that are talking merrily in the forest. He listened to the celebration and gave a sigh….
Kesong Puti of Laguna
Once in awhile, cheese graces the Filipino table. Although not a favorite, the cheese has been part of the Filipino palate particularly during celebrations. The spaghetti that replaced the still famous pancit is always topped with the cheese that can be bought from your favorite supermarket or even retail stores….
The Legend of Sampaguita
A long time ago, there were neighboring Baranggays named Balintawak and Gagalangin. Between the two baranggay, is a very sturdy fence made up of dried bamboo. Every five years, they destroy it and build a new fence. Sometimes, the guardsmen from Balintawak watch over the fence, oftentimes the guardsmen from…
The Legend of Kapre
Kapre is another popular mythological creature from the Philippines. It is characterized as a menacing creature that seeks refuge in big trees and displays human physical attributes but with taller height at about 7 to 10 feet and more hairy with thick beard, brown skin and deep eyes that makes…
The Legend of Pineapple
A long time ago, in a far away village, lived a little girl name Filipina but most people call her Pina. Pina was still young when her parents died so her Aunt Marta adopted so she can have a place to live in. Pina is a kind, hard-working and enduring…
Alamat ng Lasones
Lansones or Lanzones is a fruit that they said can’t be eaten at first. Its legend began when people chased a certain thief who hides himself in a Lansones tree. The thief was so hungry and tired of running so he picked some of the fruit and ate them. When…
Bernardo Carpio
Once upon a time, there was a couple who lived in one of the many mountains of San Mateo, Rizal. The man and the woman were very poor and led a very hard life. But one day, amidst all their poverty and hardships, came a bundle of joy and happiness….
Pulilan Carabao Festival in Bulacan
Honoring a saint is one of the principal reasons why Filipinos celebrate numerous fiestas. This is the reason why the people in Pulilan, Bulacan never fail to commemorate and pay tribute to San Isidro Labrador, who is the patron saint for farmers. Although the festival officially begins on May 15…
Anilag Festival in Sta. Cruz, Laguna
Almost everyone desires to register a world record. This feat will be remembered and known for the years to come. The Filipinos are no exception to this challenge in attempting to establish a record. Nothing could make this experience more fun and entertaining than doing such feat during a festivity….