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What styles of capiz shell lighting are available at Pottery Barn?
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Patterned, on/off, solid, switch and crystaled are some of the styles of Capiz shell lightning available at Pottery Barn. The lamps also come in different sizes ranging from small to large.
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Which mythical creatures start with the letter m?
An Aswang (or Asuwang) is a ghoul in Filipino folklore. The myth of the aswang is popular in the Western Visayan regions such as Capiz, Iloilo and Antique. The trademark or major feature of Aswangs which distinguish them from other Filipino mythological creatures is their propensity to replace stolen cadavers with the trunk of a banana tree carved in the cadaver's likeness. They are also said to like to eat small children. Their favorite body parts are the liver and heart. Other local names, especially in Capiz are tik-tik and wak-wak. Aswang, at times, is also a generic term applied to all types of mythological creatures, ghosts, manananggals, witches, shapeshifters, lycanth and monsters. Aswang is often interchanged with manananggal, but they are different. There are also characteristics and features that the Aswang also varies from Filipino to Filipino.They usually live near the mountains and they never go in to cities The myth of the Aswang is popular in the Visayan region of the Philippines, specially in the western provinces of Capiz, Iloilo Antique. Aside from entertainment value, mothers are said to tell their children Aswang stories to keep them off the streets and keep them home at night. Similar to Count Vlad III Dracula of Transylvania in Vampire stories, the most popular characters are the clan of Teñente/ Tenyente/ Tiniente Gimo of the town of Dueñas, Iloilo. For more information click here: http://www.mythicalcreaturesguide.com/page/List+of+Mythical+Creatures An Aswang (or Asuwang) is a ghoul in Filipino folklore. The myth of the aswang is popular in the Western Visayan regions such as Capiz, Iloilo and Antique. The trademark or major feature of Aswangs which distinguish them from other Filipino mythological creatures is their propensity to replace stolen cadavers with the trunk of a banana tree carved in the cadaver's likeness. They are also said to like to eat small children. Their favorite body parts are the liver and heart. Other local names, especially in Capiz are tik-tik and wak-wak. Aswang, at times, is also a generic term applied to all types of mythological creatures, ghosts, manananggals, witches, shapeshifters, lycanth and monsters. Aswang is often interchanged with manananggal, but they are different. There are also characteristics and features that the Aswang also varies from Filipino to Filipino.They usually live near the mountains and they never go in to cities The myth of the Aswang is popular in the Visayan region of the Philippines, specially in the western provinces of Capiz, Iloilo Antique. Aside from entertainment value, mothers are said to tell their children Aswang stories to keep them off the streets and keep them home at night. Similar to Count Vlad III Dracula of Transylvania in Vampire stories, the most popular characters are the clan of Teñente/ Tenyente/ Tiniente Gimo of the town of Dueñas, Iloilo. For more information click here: http://www.mythicalcreaturesguide.com/page/List+of+Mythical+Creatures
How the ancient world has influenced the art of the Philippines today?
Artistic paintings were existing in the Philippines even in the 16th century for religious propaganda. Later water color paintings, landscapes, battle scenes, etc. were introduced. Bamboo poles and bamboo sticks were traditional dances practiced even today. Weaving on looms, weaving baskets, etc. were other traditional practices that influence the Philippines today.
What are some traditional folk dances of the Philippines?
A. The following are some popular Philippine folk dances with ethnic origin:Binasuan - Binasuan literally means "with the use of drinking glasses". This dance originated in Pangasinan Province. It is a vibrant dance requiring balancing skills. Glasses filled with rice wine are placed on the head and on each hand and carefully maneuvered with graceful movements. This dance is commonly performed in weddings, fiestas and special occasions.Sublian - The term "sublian" comes from the term "subli", which is in turn coined from two Tagalog words: "subsub" (falling on head) and "Bali" (broken). Sublian dancers therefore appear to be lame and crooked throughout the dance. Sublian is a ritual dance of the natives of Bauan, Batangas. It is usually performed during fiestas as a ceremonial worship dance to the town's religious icon, the holy cross.Kuratsa - Kuratsa is usually performed during festivals in Bohol, Leyte, Samar, Iloilo and other Visayan towns. Kuratsa is a courtship dance that portrays a young couple's playful attempt to get each other's attention.Itik-itik - This dance started when a young woman named Kanang (short for Cayetana), who happened to be the best performer in the province of Surigao del Norte, began to imitate the movements of an "itik" or a duck.Tinikling - Tinikling is considered the Philippine national folkdance. It is performed by a pair of dancers hopping between two bamboo poles held just above the ground while the bamboo poles are being struck together in time to music. Originating from Leyte Province, this dance is in fact a mimic movement of "tikling birds" hopping over trees, grass stems or over bamboo traps set by farmers. Dancers perform this dance with remarkable grace and speed jumping between bamboo poles.Maglalatik - This dance was originally performed in Binan, Laguna as a mock-war dance to demonstrate a fight between the Moros and the Christians over the prized latik or coconut meat during the Spanish rule. The dance has four parts--the palipasan and the baligtaran showing the intense battle, the paseo and the escaramusa or reconciliation. Moro dancers wear read trousers while Christian dancers wear blue trousers. All dancers are males harnessed with coconut shells on their chests, back, thighs and hips.B. The following are Philippine folk dances with Spanish influence:Rigodon - This dance came from Spain and is commonly performed in formal affairs like inaugural balls.Pandanggo sa Ilaw - The word pandanggo comes from the Spanish dance "fandango" characterized with lively steps and clapping while following a varying ¾ beat. Pandanggo requires excellent balancing skill to maintain the stability of three tinggoy, or oil lamps, placed on head and at the back of each hand. This famous dance of grace and balance originated from Lubang Island, Mindoro.Maria Clara - Maria Clara is the main female character in Jose Rizal's Noli Me Tangere -a literary piece that features the colonial situation of the Filipinos during the Spanish regime. She was characterized as a Filipina woman of virtue and nobility. This dance is a mix of Spanish gracefulness and customized native props, such as bamboo castanets and Asian fan. Female dancers wear Maria Clara dress that typifies the European style, while men are in barong tagalog, a traditional Filipino embroidered long-sleeve shirt made of pineapple fiber.Cariñosa - Cariñosa is a word that describes an affectionate, friendly and lovable woman. This dance is performed in flirtatious manner with fans and handkerchiefs to assist the dancers' hide-and-seek movements.La Jota Manileña - It is a dance named after the capital city of the Philippines, Manila, where an adaptation of Castilian Jota afloats with the clacking of bamboo castanets played by the dancers themselves. The costume and the graceful movements of the performers noticeably inspired by Spanish Culture.Sakuting - Originated in Abra, this dance interprets a mock fight between Ilokano Christians and non- Christians with training sticks as props. It is traditionally performed during Christmas at the town plaza or from house-to-house as a caroling show. As a return, the dancers receive presents or money locally known as "aguinaldo".Pantomina - Meaning "Dance of the Doves", this dance is the highlight of Sorsogon's Kasanggayahan Festival every third week of October. Groups of participants, mainly elderly in colourful costumes, dance to the tune of Pantomina song. It is a courtship dance originated from immitating the courtship and lovemaking of doves that then showed during the dance where men attempt to please the women.C. Other Philippine Ethnic Dances:Banog - Cordillera In this dance, performers portray hunters shielding their chickens from the famishing hawk. The hawk ends up entrapped and dies in the hands of hunters.Salisid - Kalinga, Cordillera This is a courtship dance that symbolizes a rooster trying to attract the attention of a hen. This is performed and portrayed by both male and female dancers as the rooster and hen respectively. The dance starts when each of them are given a piece of cloth known as "ayob" or "allap".Palok - Kalinga, Cordillera - A tribal dance. The natives of Kalinga perform this dance in most of their social events. Male dancers hold gangsa or gong- a percussion instrument made of copper, and beat it with wooden stick.Lumagen - Kalinga, Cordillera A tribal dance. This is a traditional thanksgiving dance by the Kalinga tribe performed to celebrate good harvest and events such as birth of first-born child, victory in battles and weddings.Idudu- Abra, Cordillera A tribal dance. This dance stages a common family life in the Itneg or Tinguian society. It illustrates the family as the main foundation of the tribe's community. Several traits of an ordinary family are shown. It depicts a father plowing the field while the mother caring for the children. But as soon as the father finishes work, the mother takes over on planting, sowing and all the remaining chores to do in the field. At this time the father is left to take care of the kids. During the dance a Local singer breaks into an Idudu or lullaby to put the baby to sleep. Idudu, a dance taken from Idudu lullaby, obviously portrays the different roles in a Tinguian familyDinuyya - Cordillera Ifugao dance Famous in the Ifugao region, this dance is regularly staged during festivals in Lagawe. Three kinds of gong instruments such as, ordinary gongs, tobtob- a brass gong played by beating with open palms and, hibat, a kind of gong played by beating the inner surface with a softwood are used in this dance.Bendayan - Benguet This dance, which is more known as Bendian, is performed to commemorate the arrival of headhunters in their district. Performers dance in a circle and show off their lively traditional steps.Binaylan - Agusan This is a ritual dance, which originated from the Bagobo tribe living in the central uplands of Mindanao, imitating the movements of a hen, her banog or baby chicks, and a hawk. The hawk is sacred and is believed that it has the power over the well being of the tribe. The hawk tries to capture one of the baby chicks and is killed by the hunters.Malakas at maganda - Leyte A Tribal dance. This dance depicts the birth of the first man and woman who came out of a bamboo tree. It has been said that the woman named "maganda" (beautiful) and the first man "malakas" (strong) are the parents of the whole community in the island. The dance demonstrates how a bird discovered the noise coming from the inside of the bamboo and perched until it opened. A man and a woman came out of the big bamboo tree and, the birth of this legendary couple is amusingly interpreted in this dance.Burung-Talo - Sulu The dance is a unique fighting dance in a form of martial arts by the Tausug tribe. Performers demonstrate a battle between hawk and a cat. With their acrobatic movements and tough facial expressions, this dance is highlighted with the accompanying energetic beat of drums and gongs.Kadal-Blelah- South Cotabato A tribal dance where in the dancers perform simulation of movements of birds.Kadal Tahaw - Tiboli dance- south cotabato A tribal dance performed by Tiboli tribe, this dance that mimics the hopping and flying behavior of Tahaw bird is performed to celebrate good harvest.Sayaw sa Cuyo - Palawan Cuyo is a small island and capital of Palawan. There, the feast day of St. Augustin is traditionally celebrated with parades, processions and small performances by groups coming from all over Cuyo Island and the nearby islets. Island dances, blended with strong Old Cuyo ethnicity and Spanish-influenced steps, are all brought out when Cuyo celebrates its festivals. Today, pretty young girls daintily swirl hats to the waltz and other European steps designed to bring out the freshness and glow of the performers.Karatong - Palawan A Muslim dance. During the festival of San Agustine in the island of Cuyo, the celebration also includes the blossoming of mango trees. The parade starts from the church patio and ends at the town plaza with ladies waving their colorful props "Bunga mangga" that symbolize the flowers of mango tree, while men lively strike their karatong instruments; creating a scene of joy among reveling towns folk.Dugso - Bukidnon A thanksgiving dance from the talaindig tribe.Gayong-gayong - Capiz -A Muslim dance. In rural gatherings, this dance offers much fun. Gayong is a pet name for Leodegario. According to the legend and to the words of the song, Gayong and Masiong (pet name for Dalmacio) once attended a feast commemorating the death of a townsman. While eating, Masiong choked on a piece of Adobo so he called, "Gayong! Gayong!" to ask for help to dislodge a bone from the Adobo meal from his throat. In this dance, Masiong's liking for feasts and the consequence of his gluttony are held up to playful ridicule.Kapa Malong-Malong - Cotabato A Muslim dance. This Maranao dance is performed with women wearing malong and shawl, mantle or head piece, whereas men wear sash or waist band, shorts or bahag and head gear or turban traditionally worn in the fields.Pagapir - Lanao del Sur This dance is usually performed to commence an important affair. Dancers of this dance are usually from the royal court or high society group of Lanao Province. They use apir or fan to coordinate with their small steps called kini-kini, which symbolizes their good manners and prominent family background.Pangalay- Zamboanga Del Sur A Muslim dance. Originally performed by wealthy families during a wedding celebration, this fingernail dance is now a popular festival dance in Sulu.
Where can one find Capiz lightning?
Capiz lighting can found online at websites such as Amazon and Lightinthebox. Capiz lighting can also be found in retail stores such as Target and Pottery Barn.
What is negritos in capiz?
Negritos are group of people who inhabited the region of Capiz.
Who were the Negritos in Capiz?
The Negritos or Aeta, were a croup of people who inhabited the region of Capiz.
How are capiz shells made into lampshades?
Capiz shells are shells that come from a bivalve marine mollusk, that have a unique translucent shell used in commercial products, including lampshades. There are many tutorials available online on how capiz shells are made into lampshades which can be found on YouTube or other media streaming websites, as well as arts-and-crafts websites (e.g. ClassyClutter, DesignSponge).
When was Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Capiz created?
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Capiz was created in 1951.
Where in the world can Capiz be located?
The province of Capiz can be found in the western region of Visayas in the Philippines. Capiz's capital city is Roxas City and it is located in the northeastern section of Panay island.
What is the dialect of capiz people?
The dialect spoken in Capiz, Philippines is Hiligaynon. It is a Visayan language commonly spoken in Western Visayas region.
What is Capiz Shell?
Capiz shell are whitish, translucent shell of the Philippines, used in making lamp shades, decorative articles, etc. They originated from the province of Capiz in western visayas region in the Philippines.
About land area of Capiz?
2,639 sq kms
Where in the Philippines originate the sawali fan?
Capiz Iloilo
Who is Godofredo Ramos?
he was a congressman who seperated aklan to capiz
Where in the Philippines does sawali fan originated?
Capiz Iloilo
