Philippines

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Geographical Images:


The Philippines have over 7,000 islands. All of which are surrounded by the South Pacific which accumulates to a total of 36289 kilometers of coastline, making the water a major geographical landmark.

Mount Mayon in the Phillipines is the country's most popular and active volcano. In fact, it recently erupted in 2006. People travel to the Philippines to see this landmark and take pictures of the volcano.

The Philippines are covered in forestation, or at least they were. The percentage of the country that was covered by forest has declined from 70-80% in 1900 all the way down to 20% in 2000. Many programs are trying to help stop deforestation in the Philippines.

The Philippines aren't only surrounded by the ocean, but they are also spotted with lakes like Lake Danao. Many of these lakes are from volcanic or seismic origin.

Cultural Images:
Filipino cuisine has Austronesian origins along with many Malay, Arab, Chinese, Spanish, American, and other Asian and Latin influences adapted to indigenous ingredients and the local palate.

The Philippines has created their own cultural dance call "Tinkling". This dance involves one, or more, people dancing between opening and shutting bamboo sticks. This will be performed at ceremonies on holidays, performances, and even at weddings.

Eskrima is a traditional Filipino martial art. It includes stick, a knife, or in some cases, a sword. In an organized fight, the two "warriors" will wear pads. In practice or street demonstrations, however, they will fight no protection.

The Philippines is almost entirely Christian and so "All Saints Day" is a popular holiday. In this photo, we can see families and friends mourning their passed loved ones and placing Filipino flags by their graves.

Written Pieces:
Grant's Philippines Story [|Maile's Philippines Story] Stuart's Philippines Story (Not Yet Uploaded)

Voice Recordings:
Grant's Philippines Voice Project: media type="file" key="Grant Philippines Story.m4a" width="294" height="19"

Maile's Philippines Voice Project: media type="file" key="Maile's voice Project.m4a"

Stuart's Philippines Voice Project: (Not Yet Uploaded)