Countries
Countries
this week's spotlight…
this week's spotlight…
the Philippines!
the Philippines!
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Lumpia
Crispy golden spring rolls filled with vegetables or meat. Its name comes from Hokkien Chinese, reflecting the dish’s Chinese influence on Filipino cuisine.
Manila
The center of the first global trade route, connecting Asia to the Americas via the Manila-Acapulco Galleon trade in the 1500s. Its name is believed to come from may nilad, referring to a plant that once grew abundantly in the area.
The yo-yo
Popularized worldwide by a Filipino immigrant, the word itself comes from a Philippine language meaning "come come." Filipino-American Pedro Flores helped popularize the modern yo-yo in the United States in the 1920s.
Barong
An embroidered sheer shirt worn by men, it is the national formal wear. It is traditionally worn untucked, a style historically associated with distinguishing Filipinos from Spaniards during the colonial period.
Jeepney
Colorful, shared public-transport vehicles. No two can look the same: They are uniquely decorated with intricate artwork, religious images, and even the owner’s personal name.
SEARU celebrates 11 different countries
within Southeast Asia.
SEARU celebrates 11 different countries
within Southeast Asia.
can you guess which is which?
can you guess which is which?
