Philippine Festivals and Landmarks
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What is the name of the festival that celebrates the bounty of Lanzones fruit?

  • Sibug-Sibug Festival
  • Kasikas Festival
  • Hudyakan Zanorte Festival
  • Lanzones Festival (correct)
  • What is the term 'Hudyaka' in the Visayan language?

  • Celebration
  • Harvest
  • Revelry (correct)
  • Festival
  • What is the name of the island famous for its pink coralline sand?

  • Zanorte Island
  • Siay Island
  • Kabug Island
  • Sta.Cruz Island (correct)
  • What is the name of the festival that honors the feast day of Saint John the Baptist?

    <p>San Juan Sa Hibok-Hibok Festival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the park and wetlands that is an ecotourism and birdwatching paradise?

    <p>Kabug Mangrove Park and Wetlands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the festival that is held every 1st day of May?

    <p>Kasikas Festival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'Oyster capital of the Philippines'?

    <p>Zamboanga Del Sur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the ancient spiritual rite held every April 16-20?

    <p>Buklog Festival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the remnants of the old cemetery that are now found underwater?

    <p>Sunken Cemetery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the original purpose of Noah's Ark?

    <p>A big fishing boat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Caves and Waterfalls

    • The 245-feet long cave, dubbed "heaven waterfalls", is home to 1.8 million fruit bats, declared the world's biggest colony in 2010.

    Festivals

    • Kalindugan Festival: celebrates the unity, strength, and pride of the Mandaya community in rising above adversities.
    • Pista sa Kinaiyahan Festival: celebrates Mother Nature through tree planting, clean-up drives, and environmental advocacy in Sta. Cruz.
    • Panagtagbo Festival: celebrates unity and peace among Tagumeños.
    • Banana Festival: celebrates the founding anniversary of the province, highlighting banana products.

    Landmarks and Natural Wonders

    • Pulacan Falls: a main source of water for irrigation in the town, cascading over a rock face in a forest setting.
    • Fort Pilar: a stone fort built in the 17th century for the protection of Christian settlers against Moro pirates in Zamboanga City.
    • White Island: an uninhabited white sandbar with panoramic views of Mt. Hibok-Hibok and Old Volcano.
    • Mantigue Island: a protected marine sanctuary with white sand beaches, turquoise waters, colorful coral reefs, and a lush nature park.
    • Katibawasan Falls: considered the tallest waterfall in the province of Bukidnon.
    • Noah's Ark: a 90.50-foot long and 20-foot high structure originally meant to be a big fishing boat.
    • Kabug Mangrove Park and Wetlands: an ecotourism and birdwatching paradise in Kabug Island, Siay.

    Other Celebrations and Events

    • Buklog Festival: an ancient spiritual rite to offer gratefulness and honor spirits for abundant harvest and protection from misfortune.
    • Lanzones Festival: celebrates the bounty harvest of the Lanzones fruit.
    • Hudyakan Zanorte Festival: showcases Zanorte's best through Agri-tourism and street dancing.
    • San Juan sa Hibok-Hibok Festival: a celebration to honor the feast day of Saint John the Baptist.
    • Sibu-Sibu Festival: features the grilling of talaba, earning the province the title "Oyster capital of the Philippines".
    • Kasikas Festival: honors Sr. San Jose Mamumuo, the patron of Ipil.
    • Paseo del Mar: a 2.5-hectare leisure park located close to Fort Pilar in Zamboanga City.

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    This quiz is about the Kalindugan Festival and notable landmarks in the Philippines, such as the 'heaven waterfalls' cave and its unique features. Explore the country's cultural and natural heritage.

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