Being a Filipino-Chinese, I encounter some questions from
new acquaintances (mostly Filipinos) that either make me laugh or scratch my
head. You'd think that in a country that basically embraced the Chinese
community for centuries, Filipinos are already accustomed to our traditions.
Don't get me wrong, I do understand their curiosity as I also tend to ask
questions when I meet new people whose traditions are far different from the
ones I grew up with. Still, I can't help but be amazed at some of them...
Things get more interesting during the Chinese New Year.
And the Mid-Autumn Festival
Dude. It's like asking an American for a turkey during
Thanksgiving. Thinking about it, why haven't I heard someone do that for a
change?
We're not compelled to give out Tikoys (Chinese New Year's cake) and Mooncakes unless we really want to. Unless we have an abundant supply at home nearing the point of their expiration date, in which case we'll be more than happy to share.
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