"Bahay Kubo"
Philippines folk song
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Origin: Philippines (π΅π)
Trivia: bahay kubo, or nipa hut in English, is a Filipino traditional dwelling place made of materials like nipa leaves and split bamboos.Β Although the materials seem lightweight, the houses are sturdy and flexible.Β Nipa huts are also convenient because they can be moved and relocated.
The children's song "Bahay Kubo" talks about a nipa hut surrounded by various vegetables like turnips, winged beans, hyacinth beans, wax gourds, peanuts, and many more.
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Extension Activity
Extension Activity
What are some popular vegetables that you eat at home?Β Try replacing some of the vegetables sung in the song with your own choices!
If you speak another language or know some words of a foreign language, what are some vegetable names you know and what language is it?
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