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This document summarizes aspects of Filipino culture related to fiesta celebrations, including traditions, reasons for celebrations, and the role of celebrations in Filipino communities and families. It discusses how fiestas are occasions to honor saints and deities, give thanks for harvests, and bring people together. The traditions reflected in extravagant fiesta celebrations help preserve Filipino values and culture for generations.

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This document summarizes aspects of Filipino culture related to fiesta celebrations, including traditions, reasons for celebrations, and the role of celebrations in Filipino communities and families. It discusses how fiestas are occasions to honor saints and deities, give thanks for harvests, and bring people together. The traditions reflected in extravagant fiesta celebrations help preserve Filipino values and culture for generations.

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Direction: Using the template given below, give your comments and observations on the 5Rs

of creative nonfiction incorporated in the text below. (20 points)


Festive colors everywhere, people who confidently sing despite of being out of
tune of their rented karaoke, mouth-watering delicacies, busy streets and entertaining
contests. These reflect on how Filipinos celebrate their Fiesta.
Aside from being hospitable, Filipinos are also known because of their culture
and traditions especially when it comes to Fiesta celebration. There are various reasons
why they have their festivals. One of the common reasons for the extravagant kinds of
celebrations is to give tribute to their patron saints or any god or deity they believe in.
Another is the way of gratitude for a bountiful harvest. There are also provinces which
perform rituals in festivals to ask for something like rain.
Festivals are not only for delight nor for gratitude; it is also an avenue to practice
unity within the community. It cans also serve as reunion for the families who have not
seen their relatives for a long time.
The various ways of celebrations have a great role in the lives of the Filipinos for it
sparks creativity, reflects the values and cultures. Preservation of the traditions like Fiesta
shall be manifested in every generation for it is indeed beautiful scenery to see.

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