Ilocos Region Flashcards
are the ruling ethnicity in Region 1.
Ilocanos
They consitute the majority of the population in the Ilocos Region particularly ______, ________, _______, ______.
Ilocos Sur (97%)
Ilocos Norte (97%)
La Union (92%)
Pangasinan (45%)
Minority groups include ___ and ____ communities who inhabit the foothills of the Cordillera Mountains.
Tingguan and Isneg
Two of the first inhabitants of the region
Isneg and Yapayao
Two ethnic groups that still reside in Dingras
Isneg and Yapayao
Where does Isneg and Yapayao reside?
Dingras
They were forced to retreat to the mountains after they lost the battles against Spanish troops
Isneg ang Yapayao
are known for being hardworking, brave, cheerful and simple. They are independent and work hard.
They share the same basic values as other Filipinos.
Ilocanos
is the Ilocano trait for hiyaor amorpropio (sense of shame). Ilocanos fear of gossip and would strongly avoid being envied by others.
Bain
respect for the sensitivities of others. Ilocanos tend to speak about themselves in the humblest of terms.
Panagdayaw
The Ilocanos value the________ and are wise in spending the money they earned.
fruit of their labor
The structure of the Ilocano family conforms to the
General filipino pattern
Most families compose of an average size (of how many persons)
6-7 persons
the head of the family
father
Ilawngtahanan (light of the home) who disciplines the children and takes care of the house budget.
mother
responsible in dividing the chores equally among siblings.
eldest child
Ilocanos are very ______ when it comes to clothing. They dress up according to their age and perceived wealth
meticulous
During rainy season, Ilocanos wear a headdress of_______ , which extends well down the back.
labig leaves
It is important for children to ask the______ of their parents before marrying their partners.
approval
The man should ask the_____ of his parents first. The groom’s parents will pay the _____ and finance the wedding.
consent, dowry
The groom will make his _______ (formal announcement) to his soon-to-be bride’s parents about his intention of marrying their daughter
panagpudno
His parents will then visit the bride’s parents to set up a wedding date. Usually, parents consult a ______, which is like an alamanac that would tell them the “lucky days”
planetario
Through an entertainment ritual, the groom will offer the bride a plate __________ which symbolizes fertility. The bride will refuse the offer several times and then finally accepts it. The bride will then offer it also to the groom and the groom must keep on rejecting until an old man calls an end to the ritual.
mung beans
wherein guest contribute cash to the newlyweds by either dropping money to the plates or by pinning it on the clothes of the newlyweds
bitor
