Festivals and traditions

❃ Festivals and traditions

Maligayang Pasko!: Merry Christmas!
Manigong Bagong Taon!: Happy New Year!
Happy Fiesta!: Happy Fiesta! (Town festival)
Nakapunta ka na ba sa isang Boodle fight?: Have you been to a Boodle fight (eating on banana leaves)?
Kamayan tayo.: Let's eat with our bare hands.
Napakasarap ng lechon!: The roasted pig (Lechon) is so delicious!
Sisimba ba kayo mamaya?: Are you going to mass later?
Uuwi kami sa probinsya para sa Pasko.: We are going home to the province for Christmas.
Excited na ako para sa Noche Buena.: I'm excited for Noche Buena (Christmas Eve dinner).
Mano po.: Mano po. (Respectful gesture: touching an elder's hand to one's forehead)
Marami bang handaan sa fiesta?: Is there a lot of food prepared for the fiesta?
Nakaka-enjoy ang mga kultura ninyo.: Your culture is very enjoyable.
Ano ang paborito mong tradisyon?: What is your favorite tradition?
Nagpapaputok ba kayo tuwing Bagong Taon?: Do you light firecrackers every New Year?
Salamat sa inyong mainit na pagtanggap.: Thank you for your warm welcome (hospitality).

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