Filipino Celebrations: A Treasury of Feasts and Festivals

Description

This multicultural children's book is full of Filipino holidays, culture, language and stories! 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. 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 Kaarawan — Birthdays Semana Santa — Holy Week Mga Barrio Fiestas — Town Festivals Mga Binyag — Baptisms Araw ng Kalayaan — Independence Day and more! Review: Great book for teaching about Filipino culture! - The colorful and playful illustrations help us delve deeper into the spirit of these celebrations! A great addition to any classroom! Review: Makes for great presents! - Happy to recommend this book. Would make for great presents and bonding time for young children and parents, or godparents. The language used is easy to use and the illustrations look great!