Filipino Celebrations

In the Philippines, people love to celebrate—holidays are filled with music and dancing, sometimes with colorful costumes, and always with great food! Rich with detailed watercolors and cultural flavor, Filipino Celebrations: A Treasury of Feasts and Festivals makes major holidays (like Christmas) and family gatherings (like weddings and birthdays) come alive.

From these pages, children will learn the history of each holiday, its cultural influences, the varied ways in which people celebrate in different regions of the Philippines, special customs and food, key words and phrases (in English and Tagalog), and more. Games, songs, and other activities invite young readers to join in the fun.

New and familiar holidays take on a special flavor as children learn about the diverse cultures that make up this wonderful island nation. Celebrations and festivals include:

• Mga Kaarawan—Birthdays

• Semana Santa—Holy Week

• Mga Barrio Fiestas—Town Festivals

• Mga Binyag—Baptisms

• Araw ng Kalayaan—Independence Day and more!

Author: Liana Romulo

Illustrator: Corazon Dandan-Albano

Publisher: Tuttle | Language: English