Filipino Celebrations: A Treasury of Feasts and Festivals

Filipino Celebrations: A Treasury of Feasts and Festivals
This multicultural children's book is full of Filipino holidays, culture, language and stories!

In the Philippines, people love to celebrateâ‚¬"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. Perfect for Filipino-American families looking to share the unique culture of the Philippines, educators interested in promoting multiculturalism in the classroom, or anyone interested in the country, Filipino Celebrations will encourage children ages five to ten to participate and learn while having fun.

Celebrations and festivals include:
- Mga Kaarawanâ‚¬"Birthdays
- Semana Santaâ‚¬"Holy Week
- Mga Barrio Fiestasâ‚¬"Town Festivals
- Mga Binyagâ‚¬"Baptisms
- Araw ng Kalayaanâ‚¬"Independence Day and more!
Country USA
Brand Tuttle Publishing
Manufacturer Tuttle Publishing
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber FBA-|286921
ReleaseDate 2012-03-10
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
UPCs 884478647284
EANs 9780804838214

Country	USA
Brand	Tuttle Publishing
Manufacturer	Tuttle Publishing
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	FBA-\|286921
ReleaseDate	2012-03-10
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
UPCs	884478647284
EANs	9780804838214

Filipino Celebrations: A Treasury of Feasts and Festivals

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