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Food & Music
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Food
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Food
The diversity in Filipino Culture extends to the way Filipinos cook and eat. Each region has its own take on a mainstream dish that is heavily influenced by the local palate, local foodways, and local produce.
A cuisine of many influences, the Filipino way of cooking and eating never fails to deliver a full-sensory experience—one that is defined by the richness of flavor, color, and texture. Tara, kain tayo!
Music
Top music genres in The Philippines.
Ballads
Slow love songs perfect for karaoke. Filipinos have a soft spot for romance and often use music to serenade or get through a heartbreak.
- Party
- Karaoke
Mainstream
Mainstream Pop, Rap, Hip-hop from the West as well as a huge boom for Kpop. Filipinos are avid music supporters and participate in fandoms. Concerts are often held here. Because Kpop is so big, there are now some P-pop bands as well.
- Malls
- Parties
- Car rides
- Bars and restaurants
OPM
Original Pinoy Music or OPM is any music made by a Filipino artist. Since the 60's. there are many influential entities our country's pop culture.
- Car rides, commutes
- Parties
- Bars and restaurants
- Karaoke
Kundiman
Traditional Filipino love songs written in Tagalog for serenading. Smooth, flowing and gentle rhythm with dramatic intervals.
- Formal events
- Concerts
- Choirs or organizations
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