'Pangangaluluwa': Philippines' version of trick-or-treat

For this week's Halloween special, we will learn about the Philippine's lost trick-or-treat tradition, the origin of 'tao po', and the meaning of 'pagpag'. Let's all find out, tara!

Source: SBS Filipino

Highlights

• 'Pangangaluluwa' is singing to the dead tradition that is practiced during the lent season
• 'Tao po' evolved from "tao po ako, hindi aswang"
• 'Pagpag' is known to be a superstition during funerals and burials. One must not go straight to their home to get rid of death or bad omen.

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