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Zambales Gastronomy and Culture Quiz
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Zambales Gastronomy and Culture Quiz

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What event is commemorated annually on 9 April at the Capas National Shrine?

  • Victory Day Celebration
  • End of the Bataan Death March (correct)
  • Philippine Independence Day
  • Battle of Capas
  • What is the significance of the Nambalan River in Mayantoc, Tarlac?

  • It is known for its clear blue waters
  • It has a memorial for World War II soldiers (correct)
  • It is a source of hydroelectric power
  • It is a popular surfing destination
  • Which Philippine province is situated in the Central Luzon region and bordered by the South China Sea?

  • Olongapo
  • Bataan
  • Pampanga
  • Zambales (correct)
  • What is the capital of Zambales province in the Philippines?

    <p>Iba</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which festival is celebrated in Zambales and is known for its grandeur and colorful parades?

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

    What does the Capas National Shrine in the Philippines commemorate?

    <p>World War II Allied soldiers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which festival in Zambales celebrates the bountiful harvest of mangoes?

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

    Where are the purple and orange mangrove crabs, known as Bigoy or Adik-adik Crab, sauteed or ginataan in Zambales?

    <p>Sta. Cruz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Guinness World Records, which variety of mango cultivated in Zambales is cited as the world's sweetest mangoes?

    <p>Dinamulag variety of Carabao mangoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Anawangin Cove in Zambales known for?

    <p>Fine white to greyish sand beach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which town of Zambales are mangoes mostly exported to other provinces and Metro Manila?

    <p>Palauig</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary crop of the province of Zambales?

    <p>Mangoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the given text?

    <p>The Nambalan River is a famous tourist spot in Tarlac</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the Czech and Slovak memorial in the Philippines?

    <p>No information is provided about a Czech and Slovak memorial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about Zambales Province is TRUE according to the text?

    <p>It is home to the Anawangin beach and Tumutugol Cave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about the gastronomy or cuisine of Zambales based on the given information?

    <p>No information is provided about the gastronomy of Zambales</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the Dinamulag Festival is correct based on the given text?

    <p>No information is provided about the Dinamulag Festival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, which of the following can be inferred about the tourism industry in Zambales?

    <p>It attracts visitors interested in natural attractions like beaches and caves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Geography

    • Anawangin beach is located in the municipality of San Antonio in Zambales Province, 3-4 hours from Manila.
    • Zambales Province is situated in the Central Luzon region, occupying the central section of Luzon.
    • The province is bordered by Pangasinan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bataan, and the South China Sea.

    Attractions

    • Tumutugol Cave in Masinloc, Zambales features a large dome with stalactites and a broad white column.
    • The cave has a 45-degree diagonal floor, 150 meters down to a dead end, with big and small boulders, and a thick mixture of guano and alluvial soil.
    • The Capas National Shrine was built to commemorate Allied soldiers who died at Camp O'Donnell during the Second World War.
    • Nambalan River is situated in Mayantoc, Tarlac Province, with a narrow concrete walkway and a view of verdant rice fields and lush foliage.

    Culture and Festivals

    • The Dinamulag Festival, also known as the Zambales Mango Festival, is an annual festival held in April to celebrate the bountiful harvest of mangoes.
    • The festival was first held in 1999 and is held to celebrate the bountiful harvest of mangoes in the provinces.

    Gastronomy

    • Bigoy or Adik-adik Crab is a popular dish in Sta. Cruz, Zambales, sauteed or ginataan.

    Economy

    • Mangoes are a primary crop of the province of Zambales, with most harvests in the town of Palauig exported to other provinces and Metro Manila.
    • Mangoes cultivated in Zambales, particularly the Dinamulag variety of Carabao mangoes, were cited as the world's sweetest mangoes by Guinness World Records in 1995 and the country's sweetest mangoes by the Department of Agriculture in 2013.

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