#aklanon

[dear-indies]

hey cat! i need a little help please with some female fc suggestions between 21-40 that are actresses and musicians that would fit the vibes of either a fashion industry or the celebrity/hollywood industry, please? so like the vibes of gossip girl, absolutely fabulous, pretty little liars, etc. thank you so much!! 🍉

Diane Guerrero (1986) Colombian - has spoken up for Palestine!

Fahriye Evcen (1986) Turkish - has spoken up for Palestine!

Poyd Treechada Petcharat (1986) Thai - is trans.

Sarah Snook (1987)

Zaraah Abrahams (1987) Iraqi and Barbadian / Afro Jamaican.

Nicola Coughlan (1987) - has been extremely vocal for Palestine but is willing to work with zionist owned SKIMS in 2024.

Susan Wokoma (1987) Nigerian - has spoken up for Palestine!

Munroe Bergdorf (1987) Afro Jamaican / English - is trans - has spoken up for Palestine!

Jillian Mercado (1987) Afro-Dominican - has spastic muscular dystrophy.

Mishel Prada (1989) Puerto Rican, Dominican Republic, and Mexican [Spanish, Portuguese, African, Indigenous], some French - has spoken up for Palestine!

Victoria Monét (1989) French, African-American/Creole - is bisexual - has spoken up for Palestine!

Brianne Howey (1989)

Tabria Majors (1990) African-American - has spoken up for Palestine!

Teyana Taylor (1990) African-American and Afro Trinidadian.

Maren Morris (1990) - is bisexual - has spoken up for Palestine!

Tanya Reynolds (1991) - has spoken up for Palestine!

Olivia Liang (1993) Chinese.

Pınar Deniz (1993) Turkish [Lebanese] - shared an AI image, was an image of Bibi covered in blood being called a terrorist so she's spitting facts.

Melisa Aslı Pamuk (1991) Turkish - has spoken up for Palestine!

Tommy Dorfman (1992) Jewish - is a trans woman and a lesbian - has spoken up for Palestine!

Mishti Rahman (1992) Bengali.

Kylie Verzosa (1992) Ilocano Filipino.

Rose Matafeo (1992) Samoan / White - has spoken up for Palestine!

Hari Nef (1992) Ashkenazi Jewish - is a trans woman - has spoken up for Palestine!

Charlie Craggs (1992) - is a trans woman - has spoken up for Palestine!

Paloma Elsesser (1992) African-American / Chilean-Swiss - has spoken up for Palestine!

Davika Hoorne (1992) Thai / White.

Mia Khalifa (1993) Lebanese - has spoken up for Palestine!

Sinem Ünsal (1993) Turkish - has spoken up for Palestine!

Lily Mae Harrington (1993)

Bae Suzy (1994) Korean.

Aimee Lou Wood (1994) - has spoken up for Palestine!

Ahsen Eroğlu (1994) Turkish - has spoken up for Palestine!

Nadine Lustre (1993) Aklanon, Ilocano, Pangasinan, Tagalog Filipino.

Kim Adis (1993) Bisaya Filipino.

Imaan Hammam (1995) Egyptian / Moroccan - has spoken up for Palestine!

Adeline Rudolph (1995) Korean / White.

Rhianna Jagpal (1995) Indian - especially her vibe in The Imperfects.

Josefine Frida Pettersen (1996) - has spoken up for Palestine!

Lauren Jauregui (1996) Cuban [Spanish, possibly other], likely some Basque - is bisexual - has spoken up for Palestine!

Chase Sui Wonders (1996) Chinese, some Japanese and Tahitian / White.

Annalisa Cochrane (1996)

Joy Sunday (1996) Nigerian.

Siena Kelly (1996) Black British.

Alisha Boe (1997) Somali / White - has spoken up for Palestine!

Melis Sezen (1997) Turkish - has spoken up for Palestine!

Bahar Şahin (1997) Turkish - has spoken up for Palestine!

Jaylen Barron (1997) African-American / Mexican.

Aida Osman (1997) African-American.

Havana Rose Liu (1997) Chinese / White - is pansexual.

Alyah Chanelle Scott (1997) African-American.

Janella Salvador (1998) Bisaya Filipino - has spoken up for Palestine!

Coco Jones (1998) African-American.

May Elghety (1998) Egyptian - has spoken up for Palestine!

Joanna Pincerato (1998) Mexican, Syrian, Swedish and Italian - has spoken up for Palestine!

Ayesha Madon (1998) Indian.

Angel Guardian (1998) Palestinian and Filipino.

Noor Taher (1999) Palestinian-Jordanian - has spoken up for Palestine!

Jessica Alexander (1999) - is bisexual - has spoken up for Palestine!

Lee Rodriguez (1999) African-American / Mexican - is queer.

Melisa Döngel (1999) Turkish.

Sherry-Lee Watson (1999) Arrernte - has spoken up for Palestine!

Anthony Lexa (2000) - is trans - has spoken up for Palestine!

Minnie Mills (2000) Korean / White.

Reneé Rapp (2000) - is a lesbian - has spoken up for Palestine!

Rachel Zegler (2001) Colombian / White - has spoken up for Palestine!

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (2001) Tamil - has spoken up for Palestine!

Asena Keskinci (2001) Turkish - has spoken up for Palestine!

Josie Totah (2001) Palestinian / Lebanese and White - is a trans woman.

Denise Julia (2002) Filipino - is pansexual - has spoken up for Palestine!

Hope this helps you out, anon!

[bread-roses-and-chrome]

Contractual Obligation

The static frothed and roiled in the corner, sputtering its crackling words. The curious monotone of the radio announcer preached its gospel of a dying world. "The Chinese occupation of Sakhalin continues into its fourth week. Negotiations continue in Rason and Seoul as the world watches with bated breath." "I saw the oil fields burning. In Guarico. Flames dancing in the sky like feasting imps, leering and laughing and crunching bones between their teeth. The infantrymen kept trudging on. None of them said a word." "Washington D.C. announced further restrictions on interstate travel, in accordance with the provisions of the Wayfaring and Roads Act." "The Sixth Republic of the Philippines celebrates the birthday of the beloved Chairman of the Council of National Preservation, Emilio Clemente Abracosa." Kurtis Dagohoy listened, but he did not listen at full attention. He was too busy setting up the interplay system. The odd mess of thick cables and wiring lay like spilled guts on the smooth concrete, picked apart only by worn, deft hands and the recognition of experience. He could tell them all apart in the dark by now. He could tell them apart in his sleep. He could tell them apart guided only by the flickering light of a fluorescent bulb, with nothing else to give and decrepitude and death in its sights. The drone of the electric fan pressed into the edge of his hearing, barely overcoming the warm, sickly air. 14:00. 37° in Manila today. "Not gonna show up for work, are you? Don't be an idiot," the metal voice from the tank whispered. It sounded like it had been through seven different voice changers, being filtered through corrugated iron and a tin can. Spoken by someone up from a long, long sleep. Aklanon painstakingly rendered by a woman who seemed to have never spoken this language before. Even though she had. All her life. Soothing, but not endearing, to most. Almost dead herself. Not to Kurtis Dagohoy. "You pay me better than they do. 50,000 ain't small in this economy, even with prices this high," he replied matter-of-factly. The man didn't even look up. "The day Mack-Ras or Veterans' Affairs give me enough to feed the kids is the day I die happy. Kaarawan ng Kanyang Kagalingan, bah! I applied for this last Christmas! Stingy little fuckers, all of them!" "Don't you talk like that about Abracosa!" The voice's sarcasm was unmistakable. Her confidence could get them killed. He liked that about her. Sometimes. "Sure, he's a coup plotter. Sure, he's thrown millions in ditches with bullets in their heads. Sure, the war in Mindanao's back on. And sure, the Junta's still in charge ten years after he promised to abolish it. But he'll save the Philippines! What's left of it!" "What's left of it? What's left of you!?" The man's laugh was hoarse, ruined by decades of nicotine, Ginebra, and untaxed moonshine. "I don't even know what's left of you! I can't see shit through this goddamn brine!" "You went there! You went there! I knew you'd get there, you son of a bitch! The laughter echoed through the musty, run-down apartment. Then it faded. The quiet whirring of the electric fan returned. The red glow from the tank reflected crow's feet and a salt-and-pepper beard. Contorted into the face of a scared, bitter man. ================================================ Next.

[hotelinboracay]

Exploring Kalibo: A Home of Culture and Traditions

Located as the capital of the Aklan province, Kalibo Municipality pulsates with the rich culture and traditions of the Philippines. Infamous for providing a gateway to the beautiful beaches of Boracay, Kalibo presents its tourists with the uniqueness of experiencing history, local lifestyles, and breathtaking natural beauty. As a blogger from Papierus Pensionne, I welcome you to explore the treasures of culture and traditions that make Kalibo an extraordinary destination.

The Heart of Kalibo: The Ati-Atihan Festival

The most important and famous cultural festival in Kalibo is the Ati-Atihan Festival, held every January. Sometimes described as "The Mother of All Philippine Festivals," this vibrantly decorated celebration pays respect to the Santo Niño (Child Jesus) and exudes the richness of the Aklanon culture. Colorful parades, street dancing, and participants decorated in their traditional costumes with hand-painted faces abound everywhere. It enables the local population and visitors to interact and join in celebrating it. This gives the festival an all-inclusive and merry feel.

What makes this Ati-Atihan Festival not all boisterous but found deep in tradition and faith is some of the religious rites taking place before the grand event. Because of these religious ceremonies, people get to experience the essence of the celebration. Coming face to face with locals during this period gives one a chance to better understand their practices and the principles which define them.

Bakhawan Eco-Park: Nature Meets Community

Another source of pride in Kalibo is the Bakhawan Eco-Park, a beautiful mangrove forest that embodies community efforts at conserving the environment. The eco-park stands as one of the excellent reforestation projects in the Philippines, the message and lesson of which come across powerfully for the local communities to collaborate in the protection of natural resources.

From the boardwalks, visitors can walk through dense mangroves to observe various wildlife. The park is also an education center where residents teach visitors about the role of mangrove forests in the coastal environment. Apart from the environmental awareness campaign, the initiative strengthens communal relationships, where the people have taken responsibility to protect their natural heritage.

Tigayon Hill and Cave: A History Journey

For people on the look-out for adventure and a glimpse of history, then Tigayon Hill and Cave gives them a look at the past of Kalibo. The historical site is a haven for revolutionists during the Philippine Revolution against the Spanish colonization of the Philippines. Nature exploration trail is a very rewarding view from the summit to a panoramic view of Kalibo and its surroundings.

Visit Tigayon Hill, which is actually a cave that is part of your visitation experience. Walking through its passageways helps you in appreciating its geological formations while bonding with local legends surrounding this magical place. Explore the historical meaning of Aklan while enjoying nature at its best by exploring Tigayon Hill.

Local Cuisine: Taste Aklan

For no trip to Kalibo would be considered complete without a taste of the local food. The place offers you a lot of restaurants offering batid, or heavy noodle soup, and inasal na Manok, which are grilled chickens drenched with spicy spices. Eating in local restaurants not only satisfies one's palate but also supports the economy of that place.

Conclusion

Kalibo is a culturally rich community that will ensure an authentic experience outside of being a gateway to Boracay. It takes on the musical flair and energetic, animated atmosphere of the Ati-Atihan Festival, or the more solemn view of beauty found in Bakhawan Eco-Park, or the historical importance of Tigayon Hill.

When visiting Kalibo, you should stay at Papierus Pensionne for cozy accommodations convenient to these attractions and immersed in the rich heritage of Kalibo. Our simple rooms will prove a perfect retreat after your day of exploration and will fully immerse you in Kalibo's rich heritage. Book your stay today and embark on an unforgettable journey through this remarkable community!

Thank you for your reference:

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[warcrimesgremlin]

The Problem of Tongues.

Mmm… There really is something tragic about being a Manileño when your entire bloodline is not native to the Katagalogan. When you're born in Manila and speak only Tagalog yet your entire extended family speaks Aklanon or Bisaya.

I'm a foreigner in my own ancestral homeland. I have no roots in my birthplace. For some cheeky reason, both my Aklanon parents didn't teach me to speak the language- not out of self-hatred of their heritage cause my da' loves his heritage but probably just a sort of ignorance.

My father didn't teach me to speak Tagalog cause he knew I'd pick it up just out of osmosis at school. He did teach me English because he wanted me to have access to the full breadth of knowledge that is written in English. It was the lingua franca of the world. Everything is translated into English. It was important.

Sadly, he forgot to teach us how to speak Aklanon which was a key component to feeling attachment towards our heritage- our ancestry. Which is odd because my father views Tagalog as a foreign language- he understood it as a foreign imposition upon him, a Bisaya. Even odder when he wanted us to feel an attachment to our home province so we can go back and forth from Manila and our Ancestral home- which we still own and have owned for a few generations now.

Knowing a language is a key component to feeling like you're "part of a peoples". It doesn't matter if you have the blood. If you don't speak the language and know the culture, you're a foreigner.

So it's quite odd that he would forget such an important thing like teaching his own children his mother tongue.

What was that quote? "It is no nation that we inhabit, but a language. Make no mistake; our native tongue is our true fatherland."?

Remember, kids. Teach your children your ancestral tongues- else you'd give them identity issues in their mid-twenties.

[mavidin]

Happy New Year!!!

No photos to attach. Just thoughts and prayers of hope, healing and fortitude. And this song.

No matter how festive the Holidays is, December has recently always gotten me down. It is a season of love and family - and usually I am not bothered, love-just-ain't-enough or family-are-people-we-choose and all. But lately, I must have been having a mid-life crisis of sorts, or perhaps in the late thirties, I have a better view of the past and how it sort of paved the now.

And even if they say that we don't need to mark yesterday as the end of something, or today as the start of something, I wanted to write this as a reminder that I have somehow:

Quarter 1:

Went to the world-famous Destileria Barako that very few Aklanons know of 🍻

I managed to sustain Maharlika Tribe last year and made one of the most beautiful banner yet. That talk with Nong Rodel, could be the last since he is currently in the hospital now. But I will always remember that night and be thankful that I was able to literally write that history with him.

Quarter 2:

I experienced the wonderful serenity of alone-ness and independence for three weeks in Manila and miraculously (through prayers) topped our vascular training. And had five new acquaintances! It was such a blessing that I went with a group of people who help each other and do not compete with each other.

I made a dream come true! It is not often that I make my dreams come true, I do not even think about dreams anymore, but I have been to the culture-filled ten-peso bill church that I have looked at so often in my childhood. Oh, Barasoain.

I experienced the country's longest procession with Renee!

I stupidly, hungrily lost my phone and funnily found it!

Quarter 3:

The heart-breaking moment that tested my credibility have gone. I ended so many friendships because of this quarter. I built even higher and thicker walls than I already have. I realized that time and shared experiences do not define the strength of a relationship and so, I am now even more wary of humans. Doc M asked,

So nanghinayang ka sa friendship ninyo?

I actually did not think of it that way. I thought I wasted my time and investment in a person who should not be a friend in the first place. But the friendship, I could do away with that.

Quarter 4:

I discovered how to listen to podcasts (Short History of, Catholic Saints and Everything Everywhere) and liked it (especially meeting Saint Thomas in a new light and shedding a tear for Vincent van Gogh)!

So if Doc E did not notice 2023 pass by, I have a few milestones at least.

I heard this song played thrice yesterday. First, I saw an old woman who looked to be in her sixties sing this in a karaoke. So I played it again in Spotify. And third, as I was sitting with Tay Upong. And I thought, how simple and yet so fitting.

🎼🎵 Okay lang naman ang ating usapan

Hindi na lang babalikan ang nakaraan, ang nakaraan

Ayos lang, basta't kasama

Konting alak lang kahit walang pulutan

Ang minsan, naaalala

'Di magtatagal, tayo ay liligaya 🎶🎤

Tay Upong is the single living good influnce in my life. Tati was gone. He is the only person I know that gave me thoughts like, "Gusto ko mag asawa sa ulihi it makay Tay Upong," the only male figure I love completely, the only person in my childhood that showed me love and stayed the same.

The nakaraan in the song is not about hate and bad memories with Tay Upong. I remember afternoons when I would get white hairs in exchange of five pesos. I remember playing with his skin tag. I vaguely remember riding in his beaten and rusted motorcycle while I was a kid. I remember that afternoon when I told him I will go home but he asked me what's wrong and took that worm crawling in my leg. I remember being so high sitting in his shoulders. I remember einabog he would cook for me.

With Tay Upong, there is only kindness and love. The one and only remaining good in my life. The only one that makes me look back in the past and not fear the ghost there. And I was so glad we were together yeterday. And I pray that 2024 would be good to us, to him especially.

[gwendolynlerman]

Discovering the world

Philippines 🇵🇭

Basic facts

Official name: Republic of the Philippines/Republika ng Pilipinas (English/Filipino)

Capital city: Manila

Population: 115.3 million (2023)

Demonym: Filipino

Type of government: unitary presidential republic

Head of state and government: Bongbong Marcos (President)

Gross domestic product (purchasing power parity): $1.39 trillion (2024)

Gini coefficient of wealth inequality: 41.2% (medium) (2021)

Human Development Index: 0.710 (high) (2022)

Currency: Philippine peso (PHP)

Fun fact: It is home to the world’s longest snake.

Etymology

The country’s name comes from Philip II of Castile, who was Prince of Asturias at the time of their discovery by the Europeans.

Geography

The Philippines is located in Southeast Asia, south of Taiwan and north of Indonesia, and is surrounded by the South China Sea and the Philippine Sea.

There are four main climates: tropical rainforest in the east and south, tropical monsoon, dry-winter tropical savanna, and monsoon-influenced subtropical highland in the west. Temperatures range from 20 °C (68 °F) in winter to 31 °C (87.8 °F) in spring. The average annual temperature is 25.7 °C (78.2 °F).

The country is divided into eighteen regions (rehiyon), which are further divided into 82 provinces (probinsiya). The largest cities in the Philippines are Quezon City, Manila, Davao City, Caloocan, and Taguig.

History

3000 BCE: Austronesian migration

2000 BCE-1000 CE: Philippine jade culture

900-1589: Kingdom of Tondo

971-1339: Ma-i

1001-1597: Rajahnate of Butuan

1175-1571: Namayan

1200-1569: Confederation of Madja-as

1225-1576: Ming dynasty

1280-1405: Lupah Sug

1292-1527: Majapahit

1350-1905: Sultanate of Buayan

1363-1906: Sultanate of Brunei

1400-1565: Rajahnate of Cebu

1457-1915: Sultanate of Sulu

1486-1950: Sultanate of Ternate

1500-1571: Maynila

1515-1926: Sultanate of Maguindanao

1565-1567: Dagami Revolt

1565-1898: Viceroyalty of New Spain; Spanish-Moro conflict

1574: Lakandula and Sulayman Revolt

1585: Pampanga Revolt

1587-1588: Tondo Conspiracy

1589: Cagayan and Dingras Revolts Against the Tribute

1596: Magalat Revolt

1601: Igorot Revolt

1603: Sangley Rebellion

1607: Caquenga’s Revolt

1616-1904: Confederate States of Lanao

1621-1622: Bankaw Revolt; Tamblot uprising

1625: Itneg Revolt

1643: Ladia Revolt

1649-1650: Sumuroy Revolt

1660-1661: Malong Revolt; Maniago Revolt

1661: Almazan Revolt

1662: Chinese Revolt

1663: Panay Revolt

1681-1683: Zambal Revolt

1744-1829: Dagohoy Rebellion

1745-1746: Agrarian Revolt

1762-1763: Silang Revolt

1762-1764: British occupation; Palaris Revolt

1807: Basi Revolt

1823: Novales Revolt

1828: Palmero Conspiracy

1840-1841: Pule Revolt

1843: Tayabas Regiment Revolt

1872: Cavite Mutiny

1896-1899: Philippine Revolution

1898-1901: Republic of Negros

1898-1902: Military Government of the Philippine Islands

1899-1902: Philippine-American War

1902-1935: Insular Government of the Philippine Islands

1935-1941: Commonwealth of the Philippines

1941-1945: Japanese occupation

1945-1972: Third Philippine Republic

1962-present: North Borneo dispute

1968-2019: Moro conflict

1972-1981: martial law

1981-1986: Fourth Philippine Republic

1986: People Power Revolution

1986-present: Fifth Philippine Republic

2010: Manila hostage crisis

2016-2022: Philippine Drug War

Economy

The Philippines mainly imports from China, Indonesia, and Japan and exports to the United States, Japan, and China. Its top exports are electronic integrated circuits, coconut oil, and bananas.

It has copper, gold, nickel, and silver reserves. Services represent 62.3% of the GDP, followed by industry (29.1%) and agriculture (8.6%).

The Philippines is a member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

Demographics

The Tagalog people are the largest ethnic group (26%), followed by the Visayans (14.3%), Ilocan (8%), Cebuano (8%), Hiligaynon (7.9%), Bicolano (6.5%), and Waray (3.8%). The main religion is Christianity, practiced by 85.3% of the population, 78.8% of which is Catholic.

It has a negative net migration rate and a fertility rate of 1.9 children per woman. 54% of the population lives in urban areas. Life expectancy is 72.6 years and the median age is 25.7 years. The literacy rate is 97%.

Languages

The official languages of the country are English and Filipino, which is a standardized version of Tagalog. Nineteen others are regional languages: Aklanon (spoken natively by 0.4% of the population), Bikol (3.9%), Cebuano (22.5%), Chavacano (0.6%), Hiligaynon (7.3%), Ibanag (0.2%), Ilocano (7.1%), Ivatan (0.02%), Kapampangan (2.4%), Kinaray-a (0.9%), Maguindanaon (1.4%), Maranao (1%), Pangasinan (1.3%), Sambal (0.06%), Surigaonon (0.4%), Tagalog (39.9%), Tausūg (1%), Waray (2.6%), and Yakan (0.09%).

Culture

Spanish and USAmerican influences are very present in Filipino culture. Pakikisama, which means “to get along with other people”, is a key value in the Philippines.

Men traditionally wear an embroidered shirt (barong) and loose-fitting pants. Women wear a narrow dress with butterfly sleeves (terno) or a blouse (baro) and a tight skirt (saya).

Indigenous men wear a wraparound skirt (sarong), a band on their chest, and a headpiece. Women wear a blouse (silup), a wraparound skirt (tapis), cross bands (pilaked), and a headband (dalisdis).

Architecture

Traditional houses in the Philippines are built on stilts and made of wood and reef and have thatched roofs.

Cuisine

The Filipino diet is based on fish, meat, rice, and vegetables. Typical dishes include binakol (chicken soup in coconut water with vegetables), biko (a cake made of brown sugar, coconut milk, and sticky rice and topped with syrup), kaldereta (meat stewed in tomato sauce and liver paste), pancit luglug (noodles with chorizo, hard-boiled eggs, and shrimp), and pinakbet (vegetables with shrimp).

Holidays and festivals

Like other Christian and Muslim countries, the Philippines celebrates Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Black Saturday, All Saints’ Day, All Souls’ Day, Immaculate Conception, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha. It also commemorates New Year’s Day, Chinese New Year, Labor Day, and New Year’s Eve.

Specific Filipino holidays include EDSA Revolution Anniversary on February 25, Day of Valor on April 9, Independence Day on June 12, Ninoy Aquino Day on August 23, National Heroes Day on August 26, Bonifacio Day on November 30, and Rizal Day on December 30.

EDSA Revolution Anniversary

Other celebrations include the Peñafrancia Festival, which features a fluvial parade; Sinulog, which honors the Holy Child with dance and music, and Zamboanga La Hermosa Festival, which revolves around boat races and parades.

Zamboanga La Hermosa Festival

Landmarks

There are six UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Baroque Churches of the Philippines, Historic City of Vigan, Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary, Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, Rice Terraces of the Philippines Cordilleras, and Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park.

Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park

Other landmarks include the Santo Niño Basilica, the Chocolate Hills, Fort Santiago, the Ruins, and the Tabon Caves.

Ruins

Famous people

Alex Eala - tennis player

Bella Poarch - singer

Clint Ramos - costume designer

Cristeta Comerford - chef

Efren Reyes - pool player

Hidilyn Díaz - weightlifter

Jake Zyrus - singer

Manny Jacinto - actor

Manny Pacquiao - boxer and politician

Pia Wurtzbach - actress and model

Bella Poarch

You can find out more about life in the Philippines in this article and this video.

[basaltbutch]

i need to start learning tagalog again

[keiyoomi]

If you get this, answer with 3 random facts about yourself and send it to the last 7 blogs in your notifications, anonymously or not. let’s get to know the person behind the blog!!

(01) I’m not good at any type of social interactions. (Either I’m too shy, or too hyperactive. There’s no in between.)

(02) I love to procrastinate. For example, I don’t want to write anything, you’ll probably hear me say I’d be cleaning or doing some housechores. Whoops. Busted.

(03) I prefer staying at home instead of going outside and interacting with people.

[kuwentista]

Barong Tagalog: The Traditional Filipino Men's Attire By Franz Sorilla IV, September 18, 2020

Worn up to this day on very important celebrations and formal gatherings, the barong tagalog’s ever-present magnificence that is inherently Filipino has stood the test of time. Barong tagalog, root word baro pertaining to “upper garment”, literally means “Tagalog outfit”. It was coined during the early Spanish colonial period to distinguish it as a native attire of Filipinos in contrast to the European-styled three-piece suits.Evolution in fashion throughout the centuries brought upon various modifications of the barong tagalog, and even grew in popularity nowadays on women as an alternative to the elaborate four-piece traje de mestiza known as Maria Clara. Typically, it is made of sheer lightweight woven fabric made of either piña or jusi, the former considered more precious.Piña could be an heirloom garment when properly maintained, for its tedious process and delicateness. The Aklanons of western Panay are acknowledged to be the pioneers in piña weaving. The tedious process begins with the stripping of the epidermis of the leaves of the red Visayan pineapple (ananas comosus), using a shard of Chinese porcelain. The lustrous coarse fibre called bastos is extracted by hand and reserved for use in making strings or twine. The next layer is the liniwan, which is obtained using a coconut shell. Ivory white in colour, this fibre is the finest. It undergoes degumming, which involves repeated rinsing, beating and air-drying—each step undertaken with great care. When completely dried, each strand is knotted to produce long continuous threads. The process of weaving the warp and weft takes weeks to complete, yielding just enough fabric for one barong tagalog. Some fibres are naturally dyed; most fabrics are hand embroidered. This tedious and time-consuming process of production renders the piña a most precious material

[dear-indies]

Can you recommend any face claims of young women (20s to 30s) of Southeast Asian or Pakistani descent?

Pakistani:

Nazish Jahangir (1988) Pakistani.  

Wardah Khan (1989) Saudi Arabian and Kashmiri Pakistani.

Neelofa (1989) Malay, Pakistani, and Unspecified Arab.

Sonya Hussyn (1991) Pakistani.

Tazzy Phe (1991) Pashtun Pakistani.

Neelam Muneer (1992) Pakistani. 

Shazi Raja (1992) Pakistani.

Zarnish Khan (1993) Pakistani.

Tahirah Sharif (1993) Afro-Jamaican / Pakistani. 

Sophia Taylor Ali (1995) Pakistani.

Alizeh Shah (2000) Pakistani. 

Filipino:

Malaya Rivera Drew (1985) Tagalog Filipino, English, Unspecified Native American, Polish and Spanish.

Cassie (1986) Filipino [Unspecified] / Afro-Vincentian, Afro-Anguillan and Mexican.

Mela Franco Habijan (1987) Tagalog Filipino.

Glaiza de Castro (1988) Tagalog Filipino - queer.

Maja Salvador (1988) Waray and Bisaya [Sugbuanon] Filipino, some Spanish and Catalan.

Yeng Constantino (1988) Bicolano and Tagalog Filipino.

Pia Wurtzbach (1989) Tagalog Filipino / German.

Anna Akana (1989) Filipino [Unspecified], possibly Spanish / Japanese, Native Hawaiian, possibly English, Irish, German, French, and Chinese

Cassie Steele (1989) Filipino  [Unspecified] / English.

Yasmien Kurdi (1989) Kurdish, Lebanese, and Chinese Filipino.

Rachel Tee Tyler (1989) Filipino [Unspecified].

Nava Rose (1990) Filipino [Unspecified].

Nicole Gale Anderson (1990) Filipino [Unspecified], Spanish / British, Swedish, German.

Erich Gonzales (1990) Bisaya Filipino.

Kim Chiu (1990) Bisaya [Sugbuanon] Filipino and Chinese.

Kevin Balot (1991) Filipino [Unspecified] - trans.

Charlotte Nicdao (1991) Bisaya Filipino / Unspecified.

Wawa Zainal (1991) Bruneian, Bajau Malaysian and Tausug Filipino.

Kim Adis (1993) Bisaya Filipino.

Ashley Argota (1993) Filipino [Unspecified].

Charlene Almarvez (1993) Filipino [Unspecified].

Saweetie (1993) Tagalog and Bisaya [Ilonggo and Sugbuanon] Filipino, Chinese / African-American.

Kylie Padilla (1993) Iloko, Kapampangan, and Bikol Filipino, Chinese; most likely some white (remote Spanish — the Padilla clan are known for being mestizo).

Louriza Tronco (1993) Bisaya [Ilonggo] Filipino.

Coryn Mabalot (1993) Filipino [Unspecified].

Lauren Young (1993) Filipino [Unspecified] / English, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, Welsh, remote Dutch, and remote German.

Devon Seron (1993) Bisaya Filipino.

Nadine Lustre (1993) Aklanon, Ilocano, Pangasinan and Tagalog Filipino.

Catriona Gray (1994) Bikol Filipino / Scottish.

Jasmine Curtis-Smith (1994) Ilocano Filipino / Australian  [Unspecified].

Alexa Steele (1995) Filipino [Unspecified] / English.

Jessica Sanchez (1995) Aklanon Filipino / Mexican, including Spanish, Indigenous Mexican, and African.

Christina Nadin (1995)  Filipino [Unspecified] / English and Irish.

Courtney Bandeko (1996) Filipino [Unspecified].

Eva Noblezada (1996) Bisaya [Sugbuanon/Bohol and Ilonggo]  Filipino / Mexican.

Morissette Amon (1996) Bisaya [Sugbuanon] Filipino.

Meg DeLacy (1996) Filipino [Unspecified] / Irish.

Cymphonique Miller (1996) African-American / Filipino [Unspecified] and Scottish.

Kathryn Bernardo (1996) Tagalog Filipino.

Rabiya Mateo (1996) Ilonggo Filipino / Indian.

Maris Racal (1997) Bisaya [Sugbuanon] Filipino.

Anna Suda (1997) Japanese / Filipino [Unspecified].

Sharifa Akeel (1997) Filipino, Qatari, and Iranian.

Chelsea Clark (1998) Filipino [Unspecified].

Jane De Leon (1998) Bisaya [Bol-anon] Filipino.

Gabbi Garcia (1998) Tagalog Filipino.

Janella Salvador (1998) Bisaya [Sugbuanon] Filipino.

Thai:

Florence Faivre (1983) Thai / French. 

Alisa Allapach (1983) Thai. 

Noey Chotika Wongwilas (1984) Thai. 

Bow Benjawan Artner (1986) German / Thai. 

Treechada Petcharat / Nong Poy (1986) Thai - trans

Puifai Natapat Wipataradachtragoon (1987) Thai. 

Mint Minthita Wattanakul (1988) Thai. 

Nanan Phakjira Kanrattanasoot (1989) Thai. 

Toey Jarinporn Joonkiat (1990) Thai.

Rania Joy Jutamas Wichai (1990) Thai.

Bua Nalinthip Sakulongumpai (1990) Thai. 

Zorzo Natharuetai Akkharakitwattanakul (1990) Thai. 

Namtarn Pichukkana Wongsarattanasin (1991) Thai. 

Wawwa Nichari Chokprajakchat (1991) Thai. 

Prima Bhunjaroeun (1991) Thai. 

Pattie Ungsumalynn Sirapatsakmetha (1991) Thai. 

Baifern Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul (1992) Thai.

Davika Hoorne (1992) Thai / Belgian.

Lanlalin Tejasa Weckx / Charebelle Lanlalin (1992) Thai.

Kanya Sesser (1992) Thai - born without legs. 

Pear Pitchapa Phanthumchinda (1992) Thai.

Maeya Nonthawan Thongleng (1992) Thai.

Yaya Urassaya Sperbund (1993) Thai / Norwegian. 

Kitty Chicha Amatayakul (1993) Thai. 

Sassanee Smile Wiraporn (1993) Thai.

Marline Yan (1993) Cambodian, Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai, and Indian.

Pat Chayanit Chansangavej (1994) Thai. 

Ticha Wongtipkanon (1994) Thai. 

Fon Sananthachat Thanapatpisal (1994) Thai.

Mild Lapassalan Jiravechsoontornkul (1994) Thai. 

Maengmum Tanshi Bumrungkit (1995) Thai. 

Piglet Charada Imraporn (1995) Thai. 

Thanaerng Kanyawee Songmuang (1996) Thai.

Lydia Graham (1996) Thai / British. 

Mook Worranit Thawornwong (1996) Thai. 

Chonnasorn Sajakul / Sorn (1996) Thai. 

Nychaa Nuttanicha Dungwattanawanich (1996) Thai. 

Mook Mookda Narinrak (1996) Thai. 

Nene Pornnappan Pornpenpipat (1997) Thai.

Nicha Yontararak / Minnie (1997) Thai. 

Myra Molloy (1997) Thai / Unspecified American. 

Dorothy Petzold (1997) Thai / German. 

Fah Yongwaree Anilbol (1999) Thai. 

Jannine Weigel (2000) Thai / German. 

Rinrada Thurapan (?) Thai - trans.

Sirada Tanapeng (?) Thai. 

Vietnamese:

Ali Wong (1982) Vietnamese / Chinese. 

Levy Tran (1983) Vietnamese. 

Ho Ngọc Hà (1984) Vietnamese. 

Hari Won (1985) Vietnamese / Korean. 

Nguyễn Minh Hằng / Min (1988) Vietnamese.

Hoàng Thùy Linh (1988) Vietnamese. 

Bảo Thy (1988) Vietnamese.

Kelly Marie Tran (1989) Vietnamese.

Bich Phuong (1989) Vietnamese.

Gina Darling (1989) Vietnamese / Russian.

Dianne Doan (1990) Vietnamese.

Chantal Thuy (1990) Vietnamese.

Patti Harrison (1990) Vietnamese / White - trans.

Aoife Hinds (1991) Vietnamese / Irish. 

Julie Vu (1992) Vietnamese - trans. 

Suni Hạ Linh (1993) Vietnamese. 

Phan Kim Cương / Liz (1993) Vietnamese. 

Hoàng Yến Chibi (1993) Vietnamese.

Chi Pu (1993) Vietnamese. 

Marline Yan (1993) Cambodian, Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai, and Indian.

Khoi My (1995) Vietnamese.

La Thanh Thanh (1993) Vietnamese.

Jolie Nguyen (1997) Vietnamese.

Jessica Vu (1999) Vietnamese.

Star Slade (1999) Vietnamese / Metis - pansexual.

Burmese:

Ah Moon (1991) Burmese.

Myo Ko Ko San (1994) Burmese - trans.

Zun Than Sin (1995) Burmese and Rakhine.

Waddy Lwin Moe (1998) 7/8 Burmese and 1/8 Punjabi Indian.

Malaysian:

Bishamber Das (1985) Punjabi Indian and Malaysian.

Yuna (1986) Malaysian.

Heliza Helmi (1986) Malaysian.

Ummi Nazeera (1990) Malaysian.

Shila Amzah (1990) Malaysian.

Lin Min-Chen (1990) Chinese Malaysian.

Syatilla Melvin (1991) Malaysian / Japanese.

Wawa Zainal (1991) Bruneian, Bajau Malaysian and Tausug Filipino.

Mira Filzah (1994) Malaysian.

Elfira Loy (1994) Javanese Indonesian and Malaysian.

Sweet Qismina (1997) Malaysian.

Emily Bador (1997) Malaysian / English.

Indonesian:

Dian Sastrowardoyo (1982) Indonesian.

Laudya Cynthia Bella (1988) Sundanese Indonesian.

Jessica Mauboy (1989) Indonesian / Kuku Yalanji.

Julie Estelle (1989) Indonesian / French-American.

Elfira Loy (1994) Javanese Indonesian and Malaysian.

Maudy Ayunda (1994) Indonesian.

Lulu Antariksa (1995) Indonesian / German.

Prilly Latuconsina (1996) Moluccan Indonesian and Sundanese Indonesian.

Brianne Tju (1998) Chinese / Indonesian.

Nicole Zenfaya / Niki (1999) Indonesian.

Jihane Almira Chedid (2000) Javanese Indonesian / Lebanese.

Zoë Love Smith (2000) Indonesian / Afro-Curaçaoan.

Cambodian:

Pisay Pao (1984) Cambodian.

Debbie Sath (1985) Cambodian / Salvadoran.

Ellen Wong (1985) Chinese Cambodian.

Laura Mam (1986) Cambodian.

Marline Yan (1993) Cambodian, Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai, and Indian.

Tai’aysha (1998) Dominican and Cambodian.

Bruneian:

Nina Iskandar (1991) Bruneian.

Wawa Zainal (1991) Bruneian, Bajau Malaysian and Tausug Filipino.

Laotian:

N/A

East Timorese:

N/A

I've only listed those with resources otherwise this would get lengthy but please let me know if you want suggestions without resources too!

[neokun25]

Q: Can you name the languages of the Philippines? 🇵🇭

A: Sure thing

The languages of the Philippines are: English, Tagalog (aka Filipino), Cebuano, Illocano, Kapampangan, Maguindanao, Waray, Pangasinan, Hiligayon, Chavacano, Aklanon, Tausug, Bikol, Ibanag, Ivatan, Kinaray-a, Marano, Sambal, Surigaonon, and Yakan

That's all I know!

[my-letter-in-other-letters]

Dear hustle culture kids,

Over the course of our lives, we learn a lot of foreign yet familiar concepts. So, I'd like to share my favorite Aklanon word, patawhayi. It's an idea where you let things settle before deciding on your next course of action. 

In life, we shouldn't be rushing to decide on things. We should pause, take a breather, and if our decision remains the same after thinking about it for a few seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, or even years, we should choose to forge ahead. The lull in between is that beautiful moment called patawhayi. It is when you allow yourself to think before you click, it's when you give yourself permission to relax before getting straight to it, and it's when you are free to decide for yourself.

Love,

Letter S

[ilaw-at-panitik]

In Spanish colonial discourse, the runaways were variously called brutos, tulisanes, remontados, salbahes, infieles, cimarrones, vagamundos, and the native word buyung—all accounting as synonymous for “traitor.” In fact, in the western Visayas languages (Kinaray-a, Hiligaynon, and Aklanon) the word “buyung” continues to be used to this day to mean “bandits” and “cattle hustlers” if in the countryside, and “drunken bums” if in the city. Originally, however, “buyung” was the title given to the tribal datu (chief) and now retains its original meaning only in the western Visayas epic Hinilawod, where the three epic heroes, who are brothers, are called Buyung Labaw Donggon, Buyung Humadapnon, and Buyung Dumalapdap. Presumably, it was the buyung who led his people in resisting the Spanish colonial forces and therefore became the central object of Spanish vituperation.

Rosario Cruz-Lucero, from “Judas and His Phallus: The Carnivalesque Narratives of Holy Week” in Ang Bayan sa Labas ng Maynila = The Nation Beyond Manila (Ateneo de Manila University Press, 2007)

[mavidin]

Why are they not conversant?

We met Kap Glenda on the way to Vigan. We exchanged a few words, she offered a discount to Paoay Sand Dunes but she never asked what our names were or where we're from.

On our second day in Laoag, we toured Pagudpod with our kind-looking driver. I greeted him good morning but he did not respond. I introduced us but he pretended not to notice. I even thanked him for accomodating us on such short notice but he did not let me finish.

I don't think Ilocanos are arrogant or unkind. But why are they not conversant? To Anne, it was a good thing. But this was my first trip without knowing the name of the driver. Nevertheless, I hope Aklanons could be like them, too.

[kiarracasanova]

Weaving in the Philippines

A few years back, Philippine traditional weaving practices and colorful indigenous textiles were put into spotlight when it was put on permanent exhibition at the National Museum through the efforts of Sen. Loren Legarda. Entitled, “Hibla ng Lahing Pilipino: The Artistry of Philippine Textiles,” the exhibition highlighted the distinct creativity and DNA of the Filipino people among other cultures through fabric. That history is also shown to have “woven together” traditions and skills, artistry and sensibility that inspired our ancestors across the islands.

Eventually, the exhibition was graced by Queen Sofia of Spain, Paolo Zegna of Ermenegildo Zegna, and Lady Lynn Forester de Rotschild among many others and continued to gain popularity. However, it did not only rest on the museum but was promoted further on malls when Rustan’s chairman and CEO Nedy Tantoco partnered with the senator.

Filipino artistry and creativity are evident in various art forms but what makes the weaving culture distinct is its power to unite people as strong, resilient communities bound by living tradition and colorful textile patterns and motifs.

ART-MAKING

It is amazing how in different parts of our country there are lots of Indigenous Filipinos who have their own technique and materials in weaving. The patterns they create defines the community they are in. We can see the wittiness of each indigenous artist with how they pick their own materials from nature and feel the passion as they pour their hearts in their work of art.

PINILIAN, Ilocano

The Ilocano of northwestern Philippines is well-known for their hand weaving, a tradition with ancient roots, with the kapas or cotton as the main material.

They use the pedal loom, locally called pangablan; employ several weaving techniques; and have numerous designs/patterns. Different weaving techniques include the basic plain weave, the double-toned basket weave or binakul, and the multi-heddle weave (binetwagan or tinumballitan), among others. Among the complicated one is the brocade weave or pinilian, which uses sticks inserted on selected warp threads to create designs that float on the threads.

BONTOC WEAVE, Bontoc

The Bontoc textile revolves around the idea of centeredness, which symbolises permanence, order, and balance, key factors in the life of the Bontoc people. Weavers demonstrate this idea through the direction of their weave, from the edge to the middle, to the symmetry of the cloth construction and the repeated warp-striped design.

Bontoc weavers learn the craft through various stages. Young Bontoc girls usually start their training with the simplest part of the cloth, the langkit or edging. Next, they move on to pa-ikid (side panels), learning simple designs such as fatawil (warp-bands) and shukyong (arrows). After mastering this level, they move on to the most challenging part, the sinangad-am design which represents the Sinamaki weaving. Here, they incorporate designs on the bands such as tinagtakho (human figure), minatmata (diamond), and tinitiko (zigzag). The pa-khawa (the center panel) is the next thing they have to master. The center panel features a band in the middle and a kan-ay (supplementary weft) at its end.

KALINGA TEXTILES, Kalinga

The Kalinga textiles exhibit motifs executed as though they are embedded in the geometry of weaving itself. It has a distinct dialogue between red and blue, expressing itself in broad red and blue bands of plain or twill weave, and creating densely-composed groups of tight stripes.

The Kalinga weavers, particularly in the upper Kalinga area, put textures on the striped bands using twill-weave technique. Tiny motifs, patterns, and embellishments have characterized Kalinga textile, including miniature lattice, continuous lozenge pattern locally called inata-ata, and pawekan or mother-of-pearl platelets, among others.

PIÑA, Aklanon

Considered the finest of Philippine textiles, the piña fabric is made from the fibers of the leaves of the red Bisaya pineapple through an arduous process. The extraction of the fibers is a most delicate and tedious process.

The leaves provides two kinds of fibers—the bastos or the rough fiber, and the liniwan or the fine fiber. Using a shard of Chinese porcelain, the stripper removes the epidermis of the leaf, exposing the lustrous bastos fiber. After stripping the leaves of the rough fibers, the stripper then run a coconut shell on the inner layer of the leaf to expose the liniwan.

The degumming process entails repeated rinsing, beating, and air-drying of the fibers. When the fibers are completely dried, the weaver connects each strand through knotting to produce long continuous strands before the weaving process, which uses the pedal loom.

PIS SYABIT WEAVE, Tausug

The Tausug women are experts in tapestry weaving and embroidery, while men do the large hanings in appliqué. They specialist in the production of pis syabit (head scarf) and kambot/kandit.

The pis syabit is traditionally worn by men and warriors. A most complicated design technique, the pis syabit tapestry weaving of Tausug has no preset pattern sticks or pre-designed warp yarns into which the weaver inserts the desert yarn.

The weaver has to clearly imagine the pattern in her mind as she inserts one colored weft yarn one at a time to fill up the space in the warp, in a sequence her mind only knows. The weaver creates a perfectly symmetrical composition of squares and Xs with hooks, and in seven to eight colors.

[purplesurveys]

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Language survey! I love when surveys have cute lil gimmicks like this.

Country? Howdy, I come from the Philippines. Do not recommend.

Do you have a second language in your country? I don’t think we have an official second language today. Below our two official languages (Filipino and English) we have hundreds of native languages spread out across different regions and provinces, like Cebuano – but none of them are officially second languages. I do know that for a time, Spanish was mandated by law to be our second language and it was even required to be taught in all schools, but it was scrapped quite some time ago.

How many languages do you speak fluently? Just two – Filipino and English. I can sometimes read Cebuano through context clues because some words sound very similar to Filipino, but I wouldn’t survive reading a conversation, much less a novel.

Does your language have words adopted from English? We have SO MANY. Filipino has admittedly been underdeveloped and neglected, and the country has always put much more effort in learning English under the belief that it would help us economically and compete in the global scene – it really shows the worst of colonial mentality. Unfortunately that meant our own language was put in the backseat, and a lot of people continue to put a lot of shame onto those who are more fluent in Filipino than English. A few examples: We usually refer to science as ‘siyensa,’ even though the native word for it is agham. Biscuit is just ‘biskwit,’ leader is just ‘lider,’ and gadget is just ‘gadyet.’ In essence, we use a lot of English words, just given the Filipino spelling to mimic how we would pronounce them.

Is English important for an individual in your country? Like I said, speaking in English is prized and more important than knowing and loving our own native language. It’s a result of nearly 400 years of being colonized by Spain, US, and Japan, and these countries’ efforts to eliminate any piece of native culture than we had left. By the time we gained independence, we’ve put so much pride in people who can fluently speak English, and embarassment to those who can’t.

What language you like speaking in? Not to sound like a hypocrite lmao but English. It’s easier to learn and more convenient to use, and consider it an effect of the aforementioned patronizing/excessive promotion of the English language over here. 

What’s your favorite language? Maybe Korean? It’s easy to understand and learn, and it has a very rich history as well.

What’s the native language spoken in China? Don’t they have a bunch of languages as well? I know the official one is Mandarin, but like us they also have other regional ones like Cantonese and Hokkien.

What’s the strangest language have you ever head? Don’t wanna sound racist/language-ist but if I absolutely had to answer this question, German has always sounded a bit strange to me haha. I think cos it sounds a little aggressive???

Do you wish your country has another language instead of the present one? Not really. I just wish more people appreciated Filipino. We have a beautiful native language, and I wish we were a little more proud of it.

What language do the neighboring countries of where you live speak? We’re an archipelago so we technically have no neighboring countries. But coming from an Austronesian region, the closest countries to us have languages that definitely have Malay origins.

What languages are spoken the most throughout the world? I know Mandarin is the most-widely spoken language, followed by English and then maybe Spanish? andddd I’m guessing Hindi is also somewhere at the top considering India’s population.

Do you know anyone who is monolingual? Aren’t a bunch of Americans? Hahahaha

Do you know anyone who is bilingual or multilingual? Nearly all Filipinos are at least bilingual.

Would you like to raise multilingual children? It honestly depends on where (geographically) I end up when I have kids. If I end up staying in the Philippines, I’d raise them the same way I was – learning Filipino and English. But if I end up migrating somewhere with a native language, I would encourage them to speak in all three. I definitely won’t make my kids forget their Filipino roots.

Can you think of some disadvantages of being monolingual? I’m not monolingual but I’m guessing it would be a pain to be in a country where most people are speakers of a different language. I’ve been to countries where people spoke zero English and it was sooooo hard to communicate and get to places then.

What other languages are spoken in your nation, including minority groups and the languages of immigrants? PH has a very rich culture and we have tons of regional languages, which include Tagalog, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Ilokano, Maranao, Ivatan, several variations of Bikolano, Aklanon, Chavacano, Kapampangan, Tausug, Surigaonon, and literally a hundred more. My country is also a favorite for immigrants because of the climate and the cheap cost of living here, so we also have a healthy population of Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic speakers.

Do you think that a language other than English should be used as an “international language”? I know Mandarin is slowly racing to become a new lingua franca, but I’m already happy with English.

When you study a language, do you like to study reading, writing, speaking and listening? Writing. I want to make sure /I/ can apply it first before I read or listen to other people.

What dialects does your language have? There are so many dialects in our various languages. In Tagalog there are Batangueno, Marinduqueño, and Morong dialects; Cebuano has a Boholano dialect; and Bikolano has tons of dialects spread out in Bicol’s different municipalities.

What languages are spoken in:

Brazil? I’m gonna guess Portuguese. But I did think for a long time that their official language was Spanish lmao.

Mexico? Spanish. Hi, fellow colonizees!

Switzerland? Ok, I’m gonna take a wild guess with German because there’s a family from a show I watch – The Return of Superman (a Korean variety show that shows little kids bonding with their dads lmao) – that features a Swiss mom, and she and the kid solely communicate in German. I dunno the other major languages, though.

Australia? English, for the most part < Yeah, this.

Canada? I think French and English < Also this? Lane can confirm! Hahahaha