We are greatly influenced by Western[Spanish], American and Eastern [Chinese] cultures. That's why we, Filipinos, use/embrace most of their arts and cultures in our daily lives.
Kang nagsaliksik ako, pira don ka tuig, may nakit-an ako sa sangka pinasahi nga libro, "Ancient Filipino Almanac"; parte sa kultura kang Panay. Isara amo ang ngaran kang mga binulan kag inadlaw .' Sounds interesting, isnt' it!
BINULAN [MONTHS]
01] Ulalong [when they start weaving]
02] Dagang-kahoy [the time to cut firewood and timbre for the houses]
03] Dagang-burak [when they cultivate cotton]
04] Kiling [the season of thunder and lightning]
05] Hinabuyan [the time when May beetles abound]
06] Kabay [the start of the rainy season]
07] Lubadlubad [a time to rest]
08] Hidap dapon [the rainy season]
09] Tangorosol [preparation for the harvest season]
10] Bagyo-bagyo [the season of typhoons]
11] Panglot nga maniki [a season of cold nights]
12] Panglot nga marako [the cold month]
INADLAW [DAYS of the Week]
1] Ligid-ligid [a day of leisure and rest]
2] Tagburakad [the start of the working week]
3] Dumasan [when folks are busy in their work]
4] Dukut-dukut [a day when they are still busy]
5] Baylo-baylo [the market day]
6] Danghus [they resume work]
7] Hingot-hingot [when they wind up their weekly chores]
It's K!: Live and Let Live
