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𝘿𝙚𝙣𝙜 𝙆𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣... ala la ba talagang H ampong F?

Although the Kapampangans have already learned to overcome this peculiarity, let us admit it; there are unguarded moments when we just can’t elp it! and it just appens!

In 1732, the Kapampangan dictionary written by Diego Bergaño, a Spanish missionary, did not have H and F letters along with the ancient Kapampangan orthography.






Sources:
https://www.hau.edu.ph/kapampangan_center/articles/index.php?fbclid=IwAR2jS2eKcrpbhQFuSCq4tssC4cueshdUR-zMQbPt5aQWrX2bdywhULPF6MU
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𝘿𝙚𝙣𝙜 𝙆𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣... "dugong a*o" la kanu?
Ali yu yan sasabyan kareng kapampangan; pota mabalungus kayu!

Jokes aside, Kapampangans being tagged as "dugong a*o" or treacherous is only a product of a misleading interpretation of history. Back in March 1901 when Americans captured General Emilio Aguinaldo in Palanan, Isabela, a group of 78 Macabebe Scouts helped the foreigners. Other Filipinos took it negatively and compared all Kapampangans to dogs with blind loyalty. However, many historians argue that it was "unfair and untrue", because the Macabebes were already against him from the beginning and never acknowledged him as their president, so how could they be guilty of treachery?






Sources:
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/610266/the-fight-to-remove-dugong-a*o-tag/amp
https://m.facebook.com/nt/screen/?params=%7B%22note_id%22%3A10160273552206124%7D&path=%2Fnotes%2Fnote%2F&_rdr > https://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/tantingco-myths-and-facts-about-kapampangans

𝘿𝙚𝙣𝙜 𝙆𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣... byasa lang sumulat!

Kapampangans excelled in literary, such as when they wrote the longest literary work in the Philippines (‌Don Gonzalo de Cordoba” by Anselmo Fajardo), the first zarzuela in any Philippine language (‌Ing Managpe” by Mariano Proceso Pabalan Byron), and the first English novel written by a Filipino (‌A Child of Sorrow” by Zoilo Galang). In fact, the literary during the Golden Age of Kapampangan Literature in Bacolor was comparable to Elizabethan England at the time of Shakespeare, as per anthologist Edna Zapanta Manlapaz. In the first half of the 20th century, the entirety of Pampanga was filled with zarzuela, kuriru, crissotan, and an abundance of literature.






Source:
https://www.hau.edu.ph/kapampangan_center/articles/index.php?fbclid=IwAR2jS2eKcrpbhQFuSCq4tssC4cueshdUR-zMQbPt5aQWrX2bdywhULPF6MU

𝘿𝙚𝙣𝙜 𝙆𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣... malugud la king kekatang bansa!

A chieftain from Macabebe was the first native to die while defending his land. Also, the Kapampangan Revolt of 1660 was the first regional rebellion to nearly succeed in becoming a national revolution. The Kapampangans also aided numerous people, such as Rizal in publishing his novels (Valentin Ventura and Jose Alejandrino), Bonifacio in founding the Katipunan (Aurelio Tolentino), and Aguinaldo in launching the Revolution (Maximino Hizon, Francisco Makabulos, etc.). In addition, the founders (or co-founders) of certain groups such as the Partido Sosyalista ng Pilipinas, the Partido Komunista ng Pilipinas, the Hukbalahap, the New People’s Army, the Kabataang Makabayan, the Kilusang Mayo Uno, and many other left-wing organizations, were all Kapampangans. It is important to note that only Kilusang Mayo Uno is considered legal while the rest of the groups are considered illegal and underground by the government.






Source: https://www.hau.edu.ph/kapampangan_center/articles/index.php?fbclid=IwAR2jS2eKcrpbhQFuSCq4tssC4cueshdUR-zMQbPt5aQWrX2bdywhULPF6MU

𝘿𝙚𝙣𝙜 𝙆𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣... ali la kanu ngan taga-Pampanga?!

Neighboring provinces also have Kapampangan people who have the bloodline of Kapampangan natives and are fluent in the language. This may be because the “Province of Pampanga” and the “Kapampangan Region” are two different terms. Pampanga, as a province, is its political entity, while the Kapampangan region is an ethnolinguistic identity. This means that living inside the boundaries of Pampanga does not make you a Kapampangan. Likewise, living outside does not make it certain that you are not a Kapampangan.

Do you have Kapampangan relatives or friends who were born and raised in a different province? Share this trivia with them or mention them below!






Source: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/323507/Lifestyle/Tantingco-Eight-Complicated-Things-about-Kapampangans

𝘙𝘦𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘭𝘦ñ𝘰... marakal la pasyalan!

Malaus ko pu!

Aside from the colorful culture and rich history of Angeleños, they also live in an area with places such as heritage sites, resorts, restaurants, malls, and museums. These places are perfect for tourists and even locals who want to immerse themselves in the daily lives of Angeleños and roam the streets of Angeles City. Whether you want a casual visit or an educational trip, Angeles City has a place that is perfect for you!

Miyabe la ba deng buri mung mga lugal kening post na ini? Feel free to share your favorite spots in Angeles City in the comments section below!

𝘙𝘦𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘭𝘦ñ𝘰… marakal la rin selebrasyun at pyesta keting b***n da!

Shown in this post are the diverse, gleeful feasts and festivals in Angeles City, Pampanga! The hunger-evoking Sisig Festival, the ecstatic release of hot air balloons in the Hot Air Balloon Festival, the sacred Lubenas ning Pasku in Christmas time, and lastly, the divine Feast of Holy Guardian Angels, Feast of La Naval, Feast of Apung Mamacalulu, and the lively Tigtigan Terakan King Dalan.

Ali ta ya dapat papayna ampong paburen ing kulturang Angeleño!

Don’t forget to react and share this with your family and friends! Tara, kekatang pakibalwan ing qistorya ning Angeles!

𝘿𝙚𝙣𝙜 𝙆𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣... mapanyaup la ampong byasa lang makyabe!

The colonizers depended on Kapampangans for food, timber, manpower for galleon shipyards, artists and artisans for churches, and soldiers for the army. In return, they gave Kapampangans access to their exclusive schools and the royal army. Moreover, the formation of the Philippine Scouts was inspired by the Kapampangan’s military skills.






Source:
https://www.hau.edu.ph/kapampangan_center/articles/index.php?fbclid=IwAR1KR_JE-pmy0nIjQ262RMzOHdFWg7_GWh3yhJPh2lzBoyxSX1aN60E70x4 #

𝘙𝘦𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘭𝘦ñ𝘰... atin la palang sasalikut a ali tamu balu! 😱

This post contains an in-depth study of the real meaning behind the renowned Kapampangan song, Atin Kû Pung Singsing. It is considered very popular that even non-Kapampangan, famous 70s artists/celebrities such as Nora Aunor and Freddie Aguilar covered this song.

What we have been taught from our childhood about this song is just the surface of it all, that this song is merely about a person who lost their ring of inheritance and will do anything to get it back. But.. it is not just that.

O, nanu? Mipaisip ka? Kitnang me ing sarili mu?
Find out what it truly means in this post!

Don’t forget to react and share this with your family and friends! Tara, kekatang pakibalwan ing qistorya ning Angeles!

𝘙𝘦𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘭𝘦ñ𝘰... dakal la panwalan D’yos inyang minunang panaun!

Like any other culture in the world, Kapampangans have myths and stories regarding the formation of the world. The Kapampangan Mythology is heavily influenced by Hinduism and Buddhism of India and the datus and rajahs who came from the Pampanga region. One tale is the Formation of the World, which was documented by Alfredo Nicdao back in 1917. Furthermore, this myth is of a very violent nature, and the creation was done in an extremely long period of time.

Due to Pampanga once occupying a vast stretch of land that extended from Tondo to the rest of Central Luzon, it is perhaps a rea*on why Kapampangan and Tagalog Mythology mirror one another so much. So, you may find these gods and goddesses familiar.

Don’t forget to react and share this with your family and friends! Tara, kekatang pakibalwan ing qistorya ning Angeles!

𝘙𝘦𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘭𝘦ñ𝘰… Angga pang mainge at matabil la dila, apapakit de rin ing talentu da!

Introduced in this post are some of the many oral traditions and five (5) of the lots of Kapampangan folk songs. These include singing, dancing, and reciting important literary pieces. They may be considered as long-forgotten practices by the majority of people in Pampanga. Nonetheless, we ought to get to know what these are, engage in folklore, and further reconnect with our own culture!

Don’t forget to react and share this to your family and friends! Tara, kekatang pakibalwan ing qistorya ning Angeles!

𝘙𝘦𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘭𝘦ñ𝘰… siksak la kebiasnan king Amanu da!

Here are ten (10) of the many proverbs and sayings in Kapampangan, our elders follow and teach us in our lives. These proverbs and sayings are based on experiences, considered as the general truth, and used by elders to evoke wisdom or advice to people, especially younger ones. These can also be reckoned as insightful reminders to each of us for our endeavors in life.

Atin ka bang balung diparan at kasebian na makalage keni? Comment down your thoughts! Don’t forget to react and share this to your family and friends!

Tara, kekatang pakibalwan ing qistorya ning Angeles!