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6 unusual facts about Hiligaynon


1948 Lady Caycay earthquake

Caycay (Hil) is the local term to describe the scratches on the ground similar to those made by chickens.

Binukot

Binukot (Hiligaynon: confined, secluded or restricted) is a cultural practice among the people of Central Panay or the Panay Bukidnon to keep women from public eye from early childhood.

When a binukot is ready for marriage at 13 or 14, or even younger, her parents ask for a high pangayu (Hiligaynon: bride price or dowry) from the family of the suitor.

Hiligaynon

the Hiligaynon people, a people indigenous to the Philippine island of Panay

Lapuz, Iloilo City

It is common knowledge among the Ilonggos that the name "Lapuz" came from the Hiligaynon word, "lapus" which means "to insert/pass through" because of its location.

MassKara Festival

The Masskara Festival (Hiligaynon: Pista sang MassKara, Filipino: Fiesta ng MassKara) is a festival held each year in Bacolod, Philippines, every third weekend of October nearest October 19, the city's Charter anniversary.


Languages of the Bicol Region

These languages are close to Waray-Waray and Hiligaynon but have a lot of influence from other Bikol languages.

Bikol Naga has a distinct see-saw intonation reminiscent of Hiligaynon or Waray while Bikol Legazpi has a flat intonation and is said to be spoken rapidly.

Mandurriao Airport

Mandurriao Airport (Filipino: Paliparan ng Mandurriao, Hiligaynon: Hulugpaan sang Mandurriao), also known as Iloilo Airport during its operation, was the main airport serving the area of Iloilo City and the province of Iloilo in the Philippines.

Panaad sa Negros Festival

Panaad is the Hiligaynon word for "vow" or "promise"; the festival is a form of thanksgiving to Divine Providence and commemoration of a vow in exchange for a good life.


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