Philippines - The Culture

by Greg Nickles

Book Overview

The traditions of the Philippines' many different groups of peoples, as well as Spanish and American influences, have joined to create the culture of the Philippines. Christian celebrations such as Christmas and saint's days, Muslim holidays such as Ramadan, and harvest festivals featuring giant higantes are showcased alongside a distinctly Filipino culture that includes the singkil dance, bamboo instruments, and carabao tales. Other topics include:...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778793540
• ISBN13: 9780778793540
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.7" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

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MABUHAY, PHILIPPINES!

A MIGHTY FINE BOOK WITH GOOD NARRATIVE AND FANTASTIC PHOTOS. I TRAVEL OFTEN IN THE PHILIPPINES, AND THIS BOOK ACCURATELY CAPTURED THE PEOPLE AND THE LAND. IT IS A NICE COMFORTABLE READ, ESEPCIALLY WHEN YOU'RE PLANNING YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE AND WHAT TO DO AND SEE NEXT. SALAMAT PO AND MABUHAY FROM AMERICA!